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The Notting Hill Carnival is set for a record-breaking year with 7,000 police officers on standby — but organizers are pushing back against the narrative that the event fuels crime. They argue it’s often the target of criminal activity, not the source, and highlight its powerful message of unity and culture. Despite hundreds of arrests last year — mostly for drugs and weapons — stabbings have stayed steady, while policing costs have soared from £11.7M to £15.7M. The carnival’s chief insists its safety record beats other major London events and calls for smarter analysis, not scapegoating. This year, police are ramping up tech and tactics: facial recognition, stop-and-search powers, knife seizures, and strict measures to keep registered sex offenders away. City officials are also boosting stewards and CCTV to let cops focus on core duties — enjoy the festivities, but don’t come to cause trouble.

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