We've had some new followers recently so to reintroduce ourselves - We are the Project Guardian Taskforce, based in Sandwell, Birmingham and Coventry. We cover the whole force area, and our remit is specifically, violence involving people under 25, knife related crime 1/

#ProjectServator - Team 2 conducted several Project Servator deployments in and around Birmingham City Centre. Several engagements had, including some good chats with local youths. Officers ended up arresting a shoplifter in the course of the day! Did you see us about?

#ProjectGuardian - Our SLT send us monthly statistical returns on our duties. In the month of Sept across all Guardian teams we have done the following - Conducted 297 #StopandSearch Recovered 28 knives and weapons Made 50 #Arrests Submitted 16 MARF's for young people

#Arrests - Brum T2 deployed to #KingsNorton for a local Fair. Across the 2 days, we made 3 arrests for knives, as well as a further 1 for Assault. 2 of them were in the Fair, or in the nearby park. The other, was in a neighbouring estate. Overall, the event was a success!

#ProjectServator - GTF Team 2 conducted multiple Servator deployments in and around the city centre keeping an eye out for people out to commit crime. Multiple really good engagements were had, and thankfully, no offences to report during the deployments.

#ARREST - Birmingham Team 2 patrolled #WashwoodHeath yesterday, spotting this suspicious male on an E-scooter. We've attempted to stop him, but he tried his luck on foot. New team member PC Haigh has detained the male after a footchase. A large #ZombieKnife was found on him.

#ARREST - Following a violent incident, we patrolled #HodgeHill and #AlumRock. We stopped this young man near Bromford Drive after he appeared to take a detour to avoid us. A search of the route he took has revealed a combat knife! Male arrested to investigate thr matter!

#ARREST - GTF Team 2 arrested a 16 year old youth in Acocks Green yesterday after a foot chase near Fox Hollies Road. During the foot chase, the young man has retrieved a combat knife from his waist in view of the chasing officer. He was charged to court for knife possession.

GTF1 Have been in #birminghamcitycentre this afternoon. Officers have attempted to engage with a male who reacted and run. He was chased where he was to throw a knife. Male subsequently arrest and will be spending a night in custody. #lifeorknife

#Arrest Guardian patrols conducted in Wolverhampton where a male on a pushbike has reacted to officers and made off. A short foot chase later, one male detained and one large knife located in his bag. Male arrested and taken to custody. #lifenotknife

#ARREST - Birmingham T2 had a rapidly developing incident in the #WyrleyBirch yesterday. After spotting a suspicious car trying to avoid us, we detained 2 occupants. The driver, was found with a Zombie style machete, and a knuckleduster with a flick knife in the handle!

#ProjectServator - Brum T2 conducted several Servator deployments across Birmingham recently. This deployment is planned ahead, and supported by other resources like plain clothes officers, and CCTV operators. We can pop up anytime, anywhere!

Team 1 GTF have today arrested a 13 year old boy in #sellyoak after being found in possession of a lock knife and Cannabis. #knifeorlife

GTF TEAM 1 have today stopped a young male in #birminghamcitycentre who have decided to stop search the male where he was found in possession of a zombie machete. #roomattheinnforone #lifeorknife #dontcarryknives.

#Arrest Wednesfield GTF deployed to West Bromwich Town Centre have noticed a male acting suspiciously when seeing officers. A quick foot chase later and a search conducted where a zombie style knife was found in his waistband. Male arrested and charged.

#ProjectServator - Team 2 conducted multiple Servator deployments across the city centre yesterday. With our plain clothes officers and CCTV operators assisting, we kept a close eye on the crowds to ensure the safety of the public.