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Merseyside’s Evolve Scheme Marks Three-Year Anniversary With 300% Rise in Community Intelligence

The Home Office–funded Clear, Hold, Build model has generated more than 5,300 arrests with large seizures of drugs, weapons plus cash financing local initiatives

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Overview

  • Merseyside Police report that Evolve has expanded to four areas and spurred a 300% surge in community intelligence submissions
  • The scheme has facilitated more than 5,300 arrests and resulted in confiscation of about 630 kg of Class A and B drugs, over 260 offensive weapons and 28 firearms
  • Seized cash and assets valued at roughly £2.5 million are being channelled into community initiatives including a memorial for Olivia Pratt-Korbel
  • Weekly sessions delivered by Everton in the Community and the LFC Foundation form part of the programme’s partner-led community activities
  • Senior officers say Evolve has disrupted criminal networks, safeguarded vulnerable residents and helped restore confidence in neighbourhood safety