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Dr. Liz Frondigoun and Jan Nicholson Glasgow Caledonian University Evaluation of the Enhanced Policing Plan: Research M

Dr. Liz Frondigoun and Jan Nicholson Glasgow Caledonian University Evaluation of the Enhanced Policing Plan: Research Methods and Findings. Evaluation of the Enhanced Policing Plan in Glasgow: Methods Jan Nicholson Jan.Nicholson@gcal.ac.uk. KEY ISSUES

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Dr. Liz Frondigoun and Jan Nicholson Glasgow Caledonian University Evaluation of the Enhanced Policing Plan: Research M

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  1. Dr. Liz Frondigoun and Jan NicholsonGlasgow Caledonian UniversityEvaluation of the Enhanced Policing Plan: Research Methods and Findings

  2. Evaluation of the Enhanced Policing Plan in Glasgow: Methods Jan Nicholson Jan.Nicholson@gcal.ac.uk

  3. KEY ISSUES • Gang and territorial issues impact on the everyday experience of living in this community • Fear and distrust were barriers to engagement • Lack of affordable diversionary activities • Education opportunities not being maximised • Poverty and deprivation

  4. AIMS Crime levels before and after the EPP; Experiences of living in the East End Effects of gang and violent behaviour on the area Perceptions on the effectiveness of the EPP; Needs for breaking barriers and changing attitudes

  5. DATA COLLECTION • Focus groups • Surveys • Interviews • Face to face • telephone • Crime Data

  6. DATA COLLECTION • Observation: • Attending events • Surveying the area • Shadowing police

  7. 6 Key Themes: • Experiences of living/working in a particular area; • Feelings of safety; • Education and aspirations; • Leisure activities; • Perceptions / membership of gangs; • Perceptions of the EPP

  8. Enhanced Policing Plan - Findings Glasgow Caledonian University 28th November 2008 Liz Frondigoun liz.frondigoun@gcal.ac.uk

  9. Enhanced Policing PlanFindings • Territorialism and gang related issues were of concern • Crime has been reduced • Communities report feeling less fearful • Improved recreational resources • Improved community/police relations • Improved partnership working

  10. Communities • Welcomed more visible policing • Bikes • Engagement • Confidence • Shops • Supported by policing • Increased business especially in the evenings • Less trouble in and around the shops • Residents • Freedom to move around the area • Confidence that their concerns are being addressed • Taking ownership of their communities

  11. Facilities • Urban Regeneration • Housing and Business development • Leisure and Sport • Cleaning up of community facilities – play parks etc • New facilities such as the outdoor gym • Partnership Youth Events • Music and activity events – free at point of access • Phoenix • Young people want more – not just for the holidays

  12. Community/Police Relations • Knowing your community • Policy of engagement – changed understanding of community they were policing • Understanding and building trust with the police • Realising policing needs support • Improved intelligence • More effective outcomes • Developed more trust

  13. PartnershipWorking • 2 Levels: • Community – breaking barriers / building relationships • KIN Groups • Community Engagement – Schools, Youth Groups, Activities • Policy – Community Planning Partnership • Problem Solving Group • Sharing information and collective approach to problem solving

  14. Conclusion • EPP contributed to development of area generally • Improved community relations with service providers • Increased confidence in the area • Provides a ‘blueprint’ for the continuing development of policing/community planning policy.

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