Northampton lie detector test used for abuse cases
A Northampton lie detector test could help police in preventing abuse cases.
The operation
A new policing operation in Northampton and Kettering town centres aims to keep women safe on nights out. The operation is extremely effective at stopping offending behaviour, and in safeguarding the vulnerable.
Northampton police
The operation known as Operation Kayak was first introduced by Northamptonshire Police last year. It was clear that following the terrible murder of Sarah Everard, women did not feel safe. Police know much more is needed to be done across the whole of the UK. The operation will reduce sexual harassment and violence against women.
Reducing violent crimes
Violence Against Women and Girls is a matter of priority for Northamptonshire Police and an area of focus for at least the next three years.
Operation Kayak started in 2021, and is funded by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. However due to its success, this operation has now become business as usual for the Force.
Undercover police
As part of the op, unformed officers undertake hot spot patrols on Friday and Saturday nights (and on student nights) to help reduce offending, safeguard the public and protect against sexual aggression, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour.
Since it began, officers from Operation Kayak have arrested nine men for sexual offences – including rape and sexual assault. Officers have also provided warnings and words of advice to people seen acting suspiciously, aggressively, or displaying concerning behaviours.
Safeguarding
As part of the op more than 200 vulnerable people have been supported and safeguarded.
Detective Chief Inspector Nickie Deeks said: “Northampton and Kettering town centres are safe places to come for a night out. The work we are doing as part of Operation Kayak continues to support this. We want people to come into town and have a great evening. With our officers actively challenging inappropriate behaviours, it should feel like an even safer experience, particularly for women.”
Operation Kayak
While being active in the night-time economy, Op Kayak officers have also attended 162 unrelated incidents, and made arrests for a number of other offences including drink driving, other driving offences, assaults and drug possession.
Violence and abuse disproportionately affects women and girls, and
Northamptonshire Police has joined with other organisations across Northampton in promoting the It Only Takes One campaign, which aims to raise awareness of all forms of harassment and violence against women, and highlight that it only takes one person to say enough is enough to challenge misogynistic attitudes and inappropriate behaviours. More information about the campaign is available from www.ItOnlyTakesOne.Org.UK
How a lie detector test would help police
With police now arresting more suspicious abusers and criminals, a polygraph test would help them identify people being guilty earlier on in cases. Knowing police are now conducting lie detector testing at interrogation stages across the UK means communities feel much safer.
If you suspect someone you know is a victim or witness of violent or abusive crimes then book a lie detector test online today. You can also call us on our free helpline on 07572 748364.
We provide confidential office appointments and home tests throughout the East Midlands.
