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More local action on anti-social behaviour
The Home Office (HO) is cracking down on people who breach their ASBOs and giving more help to victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Anti-social behaviour and harassment can make life miserable for local residents. The new measures are designed to make sure anti-social behaviour is dealt with more swiftly and effectively.
Over the next two years, the HO is putting almost £2.8m into setting up a network of 85 'victim and witness champions' in areas that have been identified as needing the most support. They will offer practical help to those victims who are taking a stand against anti-social behaviour.
Find out more now
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Local crime figures now available at the touch of a button
A new interactive national map providing access to local crime statistics and neighbourhood policing details in local areas has been launched by the National Policing Improvement Agency and police forces across England and Wales, on behalf of the Home Office.
The online map allows residents to view figures for all crime (burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour) in their area at the touch of a button. It will also allow the public to compare one police area with another, compare figures over a three-month period against the same period for the previous year and see annual crime rates.
The public will also be able to see details of their neighbourhood police team, local policing priorities and information about forthcoming local events such as crime prevention meetings and local surgeries.
View the map here
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Tilley Awards Winner announced at 2009 Problem Oriented Partnership (POP) conference
Operation Fragment was announced as the overall winner of the 2009 Tilley Awards at the Problem Oriented Partnership conference on 5 and 6 of October in Bolton.
The project was submitted by Avon and Somerset Constabulary and involved police working closely with the local council and scrap metal dealers to successfully tackle a rise in metal thefts across the Somerset East neighbourhood policing area. Second and third places were secured by the Engage Team project which addressed child sexual exploitation and Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership which supports women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse.
All twelve finalists received recognition for their achievements and included projects that addressed a broad range of issues including anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and alcohol related violence and disorder. Details of all twelve finalists are available at Tilley Awards 2009
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Not in My Neighbourhood Week 2009:
2 - 6 November
The third annual Not in My Neighbourhood Week will shortly be upon us. It is already clear that hundreds of local partnerships are getting involved and running activities, ranging from a NIMN week Twitter in South Wales Police, and a "nominate your grot spot" campaign in Brent, to the CrimeBUSter bus touring the Fenland area in the East of England and providing the public with community safety support and crime prevention advice.
Nationally, Ministers will be out around the country supporting local activity. The Tenants Participation Advisory Service will also be working with local partnerships in five areas to run community engagement events.
It's not too late to get involved so go to the website.
If you are taking part - good luck.
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New 'Let's Keep Crime Down' acquisitive crime campaign
The Home Office will be launching a new national 'Let's keep Crime Down' acquisitive crime marketing campaign on 26 December 2009.
The aim of the campaign is to help people minimise their risk of becoming a victim of burglary, theft from vehicles, robbery and identity crime. It will advise the public on the simple things they can do to protect their property and identity.
The campaign will use several media channels, including national TV, natiomnal radio, natiomal press, regional press, online and outdoor media.
For further information on 'Let's Keep Crime Down' contact emma.keegan@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
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FRANK cocaine campaign launched
The Home Office FRANK campaign launched its next wave of advertising highlighting the 'darker side of coke' on 9 October.
Pablo the drug mule dog will be back on our screens alongside two of last year's online campaign videos that demonstrate some of the health affects of cocaine.
Bursts of advertising will run at the weekends to 10 January and will be supported by online advertising and screenings in cinemas. The campaign aims to reach 16-21 year olds across England.
For more information email FRANK@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
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Launch of phase two of Home Office 'It Doesn't Have to Happen' campaign
On 2 October the Home Office launched phase two of the 'It Doesn't Have to Happen' national marketing campaign which aims to reduce knife carrying among 10-16 year olds, by raising awareness of the harsh consequences and by harnessing the power of peer influence.
The new central element of the campaign is two 60 second adverts showing the punitive and physical outcomes from knife carrying. These will be supported by posters at bus stops in close proximity to schools, shop shutter posters and posters within buses.
Further information will be posted on the knife crime stakeholder website.
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UK Border Agency and Post Office partner for migrant ID card enrolment
The UK Border Agency is to trial technology at 17 Crown post offices from this month to provide foreign nationals applying for identity cards with alternative and more accessible venues where they can enrol their fingerprints.
Identity cards for foreign nationals who come to the UK from outside the European Economic Area were introduced in November 2008. Migrants are required to have their photograph and fingerprints taken, securely locking them to one identity and helping them to prove their right to live and work in the UK- while helping businesses to crack down on illegal working.
For further information go to the website
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New Home Office Violent Crime Unit website
The Home Office Violent Crime Unit (VCU) has refreshed its mini-site on the Crime Reduction website to help practitioners find relevant and up-to-date policy and delivery information across the VCU. The mini-site contains information on:
- serious youth violence (including knife crime)
- hate crime
- domestic violence
- sexual violence and abuse
- violence against women and girls
- prostitution
Information is available in publications designed to guide practitioners on the actions they need to take to reduce violent crime. Visit the site now.
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New Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network project to be launched in 2010
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) will be launching a project to showcase the achievements of local groups in the new year.
They have called for case studies which demonstrate increased diversity of their membership ; groups established in new areas / communities where NHWN has not previously existed; groups that influence local policy and decision-making processes at any level including engaging with local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships) and groups that have partnerships with other local organisations or have expanded beyond traditional network activities (e.g. co-ordinating visiting services for the less mobile / more vulnerable).
Further details are available on the website
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Update on Community Crime Fighters Awards
Over 400 nominations were received for this year's Community Crime Fighters Awards, the nominations closed on 25 September 2009.
Winners and those who nominated them will be informed of their success by the end of November and winners will be invited to take part in a special celebration before Christmas. Stay informed on the awards
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Take part in Community Development Foundation Survey
The Community Development Foundation launched a national community development workers questionnaire on 5 of October.
The survey aims to get a full picture of who is involved in work regarding community development, community safety initiatives and Crime Disorder and Reduction Partnerships so that Government and key stakeholders can make informed plans about how this work is delivered. To access the survey, go to Community Development Workers Survey
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Update on Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards 2009
This year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards 2009 attracted over 230 nominations which are currently being judged by a panel of regional and national judges.
This year's nominations fall into six new categories; Young People, Community Engagement, Drugs and Criminal Justice System, National Tackling Drugs Week, Drug Team of the Year and Drug Worker of the Year.
The finalists will be announced in early November and will all be invited to an awards ceremony in December. The two overall winners, who will each receive £10,000 for their projects, will be announced at the awards ceremony.
Get further information
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Community Cashback update
Ill-gotten gains confiscated from criminals are to be used to fund worthwhile community projects. The £4m community cashback scheme will give local people a direct say on how criminal assets are spent. The new scheme is funded by cash and assets seized from criminals.
More than 45,000 votes were received from members of the public for 1,225 community projects via a dedicated website, neighbourhood policing meetings and through citizens' panels. A total of 269 projects will receive a share of the fund with work now beginning on the first projects.
Get further information on the scheme
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News in the Regions
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Integrated Offender Management Conference
On 8 October Government Office East and the National Offender Management Service for the East of England held a joint regional conference on Integrated Offender Management (IOM).
The event was attended by over 160 delegates from across the region and beyond. It was designed to provide an opportunity for stakeholders involved in the development of IOM, the delivery of Drug Interventions Programme and Prolific and other Priority Offender Schemes to hear key national and regional perspectives on IOM policy. It was also an opportunity to meet others from the region working on the agenda.
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