Coggy Takes Part in Stay Safe Roadshow

Popular Hartlepool Constable Geoff Coggin visited students aged 16-18 at Hartlepool Sixth Form College this morning as part of their Stay Safe Roadshow.

Coggy gave a talk to the students on the issue of knife crime on Teesside, explaining to the youngsters that a rise in the number of incidents involving a knife, particularly among the younger generation is cause for concern in Cleveland.

The stark message is 'Carrying a Blade Doesn't Give You an Edge', don't carry a knife and seek help if you believe that someone you know is carrying one.

The sessions continued with an input from Cleveland Police's Cyber Protect & Prevent Officer, Kelly Close, on how to stay safe online, and personal safety messages around drink spiking and 'Ask Angela' to stay safe whilst enjoying nights out.

Watch true story of a Teesside teenager's involvement in knife crime and how he managed to turn his life around 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nxrh8gjDyQ