Commissioner invests in Knife Savers training to help prevent fatalities

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has invested over £10,000 through his Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (LVRN) to strengthen life-saving knife crime prevention training.

The funding will enable Emergency Department (ED) Navigators in four hospital trusts across Lancashire to deliver the trauma-informed programme, equipping young people with the skills and confidence to respond effectively to life-threatening knife injuries.

Knife Savers training focuses on practical, hands-on learning that empowers participants to act quickly in emergency situations. This latest investment will fund 10 realistic prosthetic limbs and three full prosthetic bodies, significantly enhancing the realism and impact of the sessions.

The LVRN, part of the Office of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, works under Commissioner Clive Grunshaw to bring together organisations across local communities to tackle the underlying causes that contribute to serious violent crime.

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, said:

“Knife crime has devastating consequences, a single incident can have a ripple effect across communities. Knife Savers training directly addresses the impact of knife crime, and will allow members of the community to access hands-on, practical learning that can save lives.

“While Lancashire Police are working tirelessly to prevent knife crime and take robust action against those who carry weapons, we must also ensure people are equipped to respond when the worst happens.

“Tackling serious violent crime remains a key priority in my Police and Crime Plan, and I will continue to support initiatives like this through my Violence Reduction Network to make Lancashire safer.”

Shamim Hussain, ED Navigator, said:

“We’re excited to be working with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and thankful for their support in bringing KnifeSavers training to Lancashire.

“This life-saving training empowers people with the skills to respond to serious knife injuries and make a real difference when it matters most”.

Michael Rosser, ED Consultant, said:

“We are genuinely eager to collaborate with the Police and Crime Commissioner and his staff, delivering crucial and life-preserving teaching  to Lancashire’s young people.”