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Problem Solving Seminar
Keynote speakers
What Makes a Good Problem-Oriented Approach
Ken Pease
Defining the difference between misfortunes and problems, Ken Pease showed how a misfortune could become a soluble problem with internal locus of control. He looked at some of the concerns within problem-oriented policing, the basic elements of the approach and some of the terms used to mask the issue. Making comparisons between problem-oriented policing and community policing styles, Ken explained some of the tools and acronyms used in problem solving, ending with some high profile cases where the offender was apprehended through another, lesser offence.
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The Problem Solving Approach in Delivering Crime Reduction
Robert Murdie, Project Manager, South Belfast DCU and Suzanne Wylie,
Environmental Health Manager, Belfast City Council
Robert Murdie detailed the "Get Home Safe - Think Twice" project, using "SECAPRA" to highlight their problem-oriented process and some of the responses set up. Suzanne Wylie explained how the partnership worked with a large number of agencies involved and how they had to overcome a level of partnership fatigue when the project first started. Using the "show me" model of partnership working and getting buy-in from the agencies, the project has maximised its impact and is moving towards a wider campaign with the same brand. Suzanne listed some of the problems they had had to overcome and how the project linked with the community safety agenda.
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Last update: 04 May 2004