The dramatic reduction in the number of people found carrying a knife is very good news for the city and is proof that targeted action does make a difference and knife crime is not something that was inevitable.

The drop must be attributed to the increase in police searches, as the more searches were carried out the fewer people were caught is a sign that the message was getting through, carry a knife and you will be caught.

Violent crime is down significantly as the Evening Times Crime On Your Street series illustrated, but still too many people are killed or seriously injured.

The targeted action is bearing results and must be continued when Strathclyde Police becomes part of the national Scottish police service next month.

The problems will be the same, the officers on the front line will be the same so it makes sense to continue with the policies that are having an impact.

The statistics show Glasgow is safer than ever, especially in the city centre and for the good of everyone who lives, works or visits that is a trend we must all work to ensure continues.

KNIFE crime has destroyed far too many lives over many years in Glasgow and has created a culture of fear for young people in many of our communities.

The dramatic reduction in the number of people found carrying a knife is very good news for the city and is proof that targeted action does make a difference and knife crime is not something that was inevitable.

The drop must be attributed to the increase in police searches, as the more searches were carried out the fewer people were caught is a sign that the message was getting through, carry a knife and you will be caught.

Violent crime is down significantly as the Evening Times Crime On Your Street series illustrated, but still too many people are killed or seriously injured.

The targeted action is bearing results and must be continued when Strathclyde Police becomes part of the national Scottish police service next month.

The problems will be the same, the officers on the front line will be the same so it makes sense to continue with the policies that are having an impact.

The statistics show Glasgow is safer than ever, especially in the city centre and for the good of everyone who lives, works or visits that is a trend we must all work to ensure continues.