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How do police operations work?

Police operations are planned, targeted efforts to tackle specific crime issues, like the Met's week-long push against gang violence. They involve deploying resources strategically, using tactics like stop and search, and aiming for a measurable impact, such as the reported 18% drop in knife crime in Lambeth and Southwark.

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