Community Safety Bulletin issue 51 - Safer Derbyshire

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Issue 51
July 2012
Community Safety Bulletin
In this issue:
• PCC update
• HMIC Inspection results
• ASB Tools and Powers
• Burglar alarm project
• Pre Court Team
• Youth Offending Inspection
• Restorative Justice ‘Rebuild Project’
• Learning Tools for young people
• WRAP Training
• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue
• Road Safety Partnership
• Staff Changes
• Training Update
• Training Courses and dates
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Update
A Police and Crime Commissioner will be elected by the public on 15 th November.
They will be accountable for how crime and disorder is tackled and ensure the
delivery of an efficient and effective police service across Derbyshire.
The new Commissioner will hold the police Chief Constable to account for police
performance and will work closely with local authorities, community safety
partnerships and the local criminal justice board. They will also set the police budget
and council tax fees for policing, set police priorities, ensure local voices are heard,
ensure victims and the most vulnerable people are consulted, set the Police and
Crime Plan, publish an annual report, co-operate with partners and ensure
Derbyshire policing represents value for money.
In addition to the Commissioner, there will be a Police and Crime Panel consisting of
representatives from local authorities and independent members. Their role will be
to scrutinise the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner and ensure
accountability and transparency of work and decisions of the Commissioner.
For more information go to www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/pcc.
HMIC Inspection results
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary revisited all police forces to focus on
their response to anti-social behaviour (ASB) since their last inspection in 2010.
Results from their visit in early 2012 show that Derbyshire Constabulary have made
good progress since 2010 in how they deal with victims of ASB and the most
vulnerable within our communities, although there is still some work to move
forward.
In particular there needs to be improved processes in how repeat and vulnerable
callers to the police are identified and assessed. It is noted within the report that the
Constabulary has a good, strong partnership working ethos and the support
provided to vulnerable people, once they have been identified, is good.

The report also makes reference to how the force and partners response could be
further enhanced with a multi-agency IT case management system. There is
currently work in this area to introduce ECINS (Empowering Communities, Inclusion
and Neighbourhood management System) throughout Derbyshire which will improve
the risk assessment, information sharing about, and therefore the support available
to the most vulnerable victims of ASB. There is also potential for this system to be
further developed for Integrated Offender Management (IOM), domestic violence,
hate crime, and troubled families.
For more information call Barry Thacker on 01629 538293.
ASB Tools and Powers
The long-awaited White Paper on the new ASB tools and powers was published in
May 2012. There are four strands:-
1. Focus on the needs of the victim
The proposals focus on improving the experience for all victims of ASB and the
need to identify and support the most vulnerable and repeat victims. This work is
already on-going in Derbyshire through the ASB Victims First Project.
2. Empowering Communities
Victims and communities will be able to demand that agencies take action by
using a new ‘Community Trigger’.
3. Effective Enforcement Tools
New legislation will streamline the number of formal enforcement powers from 19
to six, introducing the Criminal Behaviour Order, Crime Prevention Injunction,
Community Protection Notice, Community Protection Order (public space),
Community Protection Order (closure) and the Directions Power.
4. Long Term Solutions
Risk factors associated with ASB, such as problem drinking, illicit drug misuse,
troubled families, mental health needs and irresponsible dog ownership, are
subject to other government strategies and long term solutions.
To access the full White Paper, go to www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/anti-socialbehaviour/white-paper/.
Crime/Offender management
Burglar Alarm Project
More than 260 Derbyshire residents who have been the victim of a burglary will
benefit from the next phase of a project to fit alarms in their homes. Burglary victims
without an alarm are at high risk of being repeat victims after a break-in, but latest
figures show no-one who had an alarm fitted as part of the scheme has suffered a
repeat burglary. So far, 374 residents have benefited and funding is available to pay
for 266 more alarms for burglary victims, referred to the project by the police.
Homeowners are asked to contribute £75 towards the cost of an alarm, with no
contribution for residents receiving benefits. In the new phase, as of 10 th July 2012,
90 referrals have been made by the police. Of these, 37 homes have had alarms
fitted, 16 have not taken the offer and the rest are work in progress.
For more information call Seamus Carroll on 01629 538494.
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Pre Court Team
Derbyshire Youth Inclusion Support Partnership (YISP) is now known as the ‘Pre
Court Team’. The Pre Court Team work with 8 to 17 year olds, who are at risk of
becoming involved in anti-social or offending behaviour. They primarily work with
young people who are one or more of the following:-
• Known to police, ASB Officers or housing providers due to their behaviour
• In receipt of warning letters for their behaviour from police /housing /council
• Being considered for an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC), or already
subject to an ABC
• In receipt of/at risk of being given a Youth Restorative Disposal (YRD) (also
known as RJs)
• In receipt of a Reprimand or Final Warning.
This is not an exhaustive list so the team encourages agencies to discuss potential
referrals. Involvement of the Pre Court Team requires the agreement of the parent/
carer and the young person.
For more information contact Clare Waterfall on 01629 531993.
Youth Offending Team Inspection Results
Derbyshire's Youth Offending Service has recently been inspected. Derbyshire
achieved one of the highest national scores out of the 150 authorities inspected: − in
94% of the 62 young offenders' cases reviewed, offending had either stopped or
significantly reduced and the likelihood of reoffending was low.
Safeguarding work (action to
protect the young person)
Risk of Harm to others work
(action to protect the public)
Likelihood of Reoffending work
(individual less likely to
reoffend)
Scores from Wales and the English regions
that have been inspected to date
Lowest Highest Average
37% 91% 68% 78%
36% 86% 62% 72%
43% 88% 71% 79%
Scores for
Derbyshire
Young people in Derbyshire are less likely to get a criminal record while they're
growing up and those who do offend have shorter criminal careers because they're
less likely to commit crime again. The feedback from the inspectors suggested that
the service achieved these results through good quality staff, positive work with
other agencies and maintaining positive results for young people.
For more information call Brian Redding on 01629 538488.
Restorative Justice ‘Rebuild Project’
Derbyshire victims and offenders can take part in a voluntary scheme which enables
communication about the crime to take place safely between the person harmed (the
victim) and the person responsible for the harm (the offender). It offers victims an
opportunity to have the harm or loss recognised by the offender and to ask for an
explanation and apology.
It encourages those who have caused harm to recognise the impact of what they
have done, to take responsibility for their actions and to agree to make amends in
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some way. In the first phase of this project, the focus will be on cases involving
burglary or robbery where an adult offender has been handed down a custodial or
community sentence of up to one year.
For more information call Glenn Mason on 01629 538226.
Safeguarding Children
Learning tools for young people
Safer Derbyshire website has a selection of packs and DVD’s with worksheets for
teachers and youth club/volunteer workers to utilise. Information packs and films on
consequences of underage drinking, seeing a person’s ability, crimestopper’s
Fearless campaign and anti-social behaviour.
The latest addition to the collection is from the Comenius Regio Project where Pingle
School in South Derbyshire and Rudskolan School in Karlstad, Sweden collaborated
to encourage pro-social behaviour, and engage young people to consider the
development of a ‘safer school’. All these resources are available on Safer
Derbyshire under the heading ‘School packs’.
For more information call Holly Walker on 01629 538472.
Counter Terrorism
WRAP Training
Two WRAP (Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent) training sessions have been
held at County Hall. The first was held on 17 May 2012 and the second on 6 July
2012. A total of 57 people attended from various partner agencies including Police,
Fire and Ambulance Service, County and District Council officers, third sector
workers and social landlords.
The workshop is aimed at frontline public sector workers to give them an introduction
to Prevent which is part of the Governments counter terrorism strategy Contest and
is concerned with supporting and protecting those people that might be susceptible
to radicalisation, ensuring that individuals are diverted away before any crime is
committed.
For more information call Seamus Carroll 01629 538494.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
A portable fire suppression system demonstration was hosted at Chesterfield Fire
Station in July for key individuals from the housing industry. It acts independently
making it ideal for living environments catering for the elderly, infirm and the less
able-bodied. The systems can be easily moved from location to location, protects up
to 20 square metres, water damage is minimised and gentle water mist action
reduces trauma for people.
A Carbon Monoxide awareness campaign has been launched over the summer to
make people aware of the dangers when camping or in a caravan. Messages
include information on how to dispose of barbeques and maintaining gas stoves, as
well as symptom checker information.
For more information call Julie Crooks on 01629 538410.
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Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership
The motorcycle campaign running until September is well underway with several
new routes being prioritised. These routes now have temporary signs to highlight
the dangers and also increased police enforcement.
A summer Drink Drive campaign is in progress with adverts telling people to contact
Crimestoppers if they have information about anyone suspected of drinking and
driving. A multi-agency event in Swadlincote was held in July to highlight the
dangers of drinking and driving to local residents.
An event aimed at Young Drivers was held in Buxton to educate drivers under
twenty five about the risks they face on our roads. Last year 17% of the crashes
in Derby and Derbyshire which resulted in a death or serious injury involved a young
car driver.
Employers are invited to an event hosted by Balfour Beatty in Derby in September to
encourage management of work related road safety, as this can have a positive
impact on business performance as well as saving lives. Robert Hill is available to
discuss this event and also to support businesses in their approach to road safety.
Contact robert.hill@derbyshire.gov.uk or the number below.
For more information call Robert Hill on 01629 538573.
Staff Changes
Marie Billyeald has left the Community Safety Unit and now works in the Adult Care
Department as the Service Manager for Prevention. Marie will continue to have links
to community safety through this role.
Max Shah from the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership was seconded as the Anti-
Social Behaviour Officer. He has now returned to his post in housing.
Chris Hutton has left Erewash Community Safety Partnership to take a role at
Staffordshire County Council.
Garry Staples, Partnership Sergeant for Derbyshire Dales and High Peak, is retiring
at the end of July, with Sergeant Stephen Johnson filling the position.
Julie Hay, Partnership Officer for Amber Valley is retiring at the end of July with
Sergeant Les Rawson replacing her and maintaining his role at Chesterfield.
Partnership Sergeants across all Community Safety Partnerships now Line Manage
the Persons Susceptible to Harm teams in their area, bringing closer links with the
Community Safety Partnerships, vulnerable people and safeguarding.
Training Update
During 2011/2012, Derbyshire County Council’s Community Safety Unit have
provided over 50 Learning and Development opportunities for a total of 1,394
delegates. Attendees included Elected Members from Derbyshire County Council
and partners from a wide variety of agencies from across Derbyshire, including
Police, Probation, Health, District and Borough Councils, Community Safety
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Partnerships, Fire Service and the voluntary, community and independent (VCI)
sector.
As part of this provision we organised two successful briefing events which included
the Integrated Offender Management Briefing in partnership with Derbyshire
Probation Trust, and Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Conference with Adult Care, which
were attended by over 300 delegates.
Our courses range from the basic Introduction to Community Safety to more in depth
courses such as MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference- protecting
victims of domestic abuse from serious harm and homicide) and MAPPA (Multi-
Agency Public Protection Arrangements, run in partnership with Derbyshire
Probation Trust). We also offer an e-learning module; An Introduction to Anti-Social
Behaviour and how it is tackled in Derbyshire, which has been available on the Safer
Derbyshire website.
Our events and courses are extremely popular and continue score very highly in the
delegate’s evaluation. The courses we provide equip staff with the relevant skills to
engage in Community Safety work as part of their everyday roles in an interactive
way.
To find out more about our full range of Community Safety Courses please visit
http://www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/training/default.asp.
Training Courses and dates
Community Safety Introduction
A two hour introduction is taking place at County Hall on Tuesday 11 th September.
The course covers the changing national perspective, will help you to understand
how community safety is addressed in Derbyshire and gives you chance to think
about how your role fits in to the agenda. It is useful for those new to community
safety, elected members and staff linking to community safety.
For more information call Alison Boyce on 01629 538272.
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Training
MARAC training has been arranged for Wednesday 19 th September. The course is
designed to give a clearer insight into MARACs and how they support victims of the
most serious cases of domestic abuse. It is aimed at MARAC representatives and
champions, staff who would like to cascade the training within their own agencies,
frontline staff or managers in agencies who may deal with victims of domestic abuse,
community safety partners and Elected Members with an interest in the domestic
abuse agenda. The training will provide an understanding of the MARAC process,
including risk assessment, action planning, what is expected of MARAC
representatives and how the MARAC is conducted and the importance of true multiagency
information sharing.
For more information call Alison Boyce on 01629 538272.
Note: Issue 52 is due out on 24 th September, so please send story ideas and text to
community.safety@derbyshire.gov.uk by 7 th September. Thank you.
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