Crime & communities
Tackling fear of crime & disorder in the community
The Community's Role in Anti-Social Behaviour
The community can become involved in collecting evidence and enforcing breached ASBOs. Evidence for ASBOs can be based on hearsay evidence. This means that a police officer can provide a statement on behalf of a witness or witnesses who remain anonymous.
Individuals or groups in the community could provide evidence for an ASBO in the form of diaries, video or audio recording. The evidence should contain specific information about dates, places, times, specific descriptions of actions, who was present and what was said.
If an individual or group is a witness for an ASBO they should have regular contact with the person managing the case who will give them advice and support throughout the process. Once an order has been made, the community has an important role to play in advising the police or local authority when a breach has occurred.
Last update: Thursday, October 26, 2006