National Rural Crime Network – an update Nick Payne 16 September 2014 The Derbyshire Hotel

Representing the case for a better deal for rural service provision Exchanging useful and relevant information Developing and sharing best practice

National Rural Crime Network Fighting crime effectively.. Requires:- building effective partnerships across sectors better sharing of information & best practice new mechanisms for engaging rural communities building resilience within rural communities to improve deterrence and prevention a strategy beyond just farm and wildlife crime applied in an appropriate local context

National Rural Crime Network NRCN Objectives Act as a think tank on rural crime strategy Facilitate region by region comparison of operational techniques in rural areas, to seek out and share best practice Develop and target good publicity to encourage a stronger local response from the rural public

National Rural Crime Network Objectives continued.. Facilitate a national discussion between relevant rural partners and national organisations/watch groups Act as a forum to consider effective Community Safety initiatives across rural areas.

National Rural Crime Network Our partners… Network is multi-sectoral and multi agency Strategic group with strong links to top policy and decision makers Committed partners include: 28 PCCs and Forces, plus the Home Office Countryside Alliance, CLA, Crimestoppers and Neighbourhood Watch Farmers Weekly magazine NFU and NFU Mutual National Community Safety Network

National Rural Crime Network Who else? Association of PCCs and National Policing Leads College of Policing Inclusive approach, others might include… Local Government Association National Federation of Small Businesses Action with Communities in Rural England - (ACRE) Others???

National Rural Crime Network The benefits…. A forum which sits outside of but remains complimentary to the objectives of PCCs/Forces and their Associations Enables confidential information/intelligence sharing to continue across police personnel without risk of compromise RSN has strong established links/credibility with many rural organisations & existing partners – early momentum and buy in

National Rural Crime Network Other benefits and opportunities.. Potential commercial sponsorship – low cost, low risk for many benefits accruing Opportunity to engage across web based knowledge hub as well as through meetings Powerful alliance of rural stakeholders and interests through which policy/practice can be refined, honed & shared by practitioners/professionals Direct link to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Services – annual meeting

National Rural Crime Network Priorities for 2015/16 Theft – plant, fuel, metal, livestock etc Fly grazing Fly tipping Business Crime Cross Border issues Wildlife/Poaching Heritage (including night hawking) Anti social behaviour Off road vehicles

National Rural Crime Network Recent achievements Home Office PIF support for 2 years circa £57K NFU Mutual sponsorship Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed Executive Board of 10 (including NCSN) SLAs for secretariat and finance being formalised Invitations to speak/participate at other events Media interest

National Rural Crime Network Next steps… Procure and go live with website Currently using RSNonline.org.uk Build membership and interest Social media Evaluation National survey of rural crime attitudes Links to commercial partners

National Rural Crime Network Potential issues… Funding concerns for rural policing – analysis/lobbying for resources? Rural crime is not a key issue for every P&CC Resourcing the Network from year 3 to make it sustainable Buy in from operational personnel and teams????