Policing with Communities in the UK Superintendent Alan Gibson 18 January 2016

Learning Outcomes 1.Knowledge of the development of community policing in the UK and current priorities 2.Knowledge of evolving policies and changing attitudes to ‘policing communities’ 3.How intelligence led policing relates to policing in different communities 4.Understanding the growth of partnerships in policing

Our session Lots of flavours …. Scottish experience Bespoke model for communities Exert your own expertise in terms of deployment

Community Policing in the UK 1800 – City of Glasgow Police 1829 – Metropolitan Police Service, London Community policing stresses policing with and for the community rather than policing of the community. A resurgence in the latter half of the 20 th Century – the public like the ‘Bobby on the Beat’

Community Policing in the UK Traditionally characterised by … Visible uniform foot patrol / cycle patrol Public / neighbourhood meetings and liaison Partnership working Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordination Youth work Hard edged ?

Community Policing in Scotland Police Scotland established in similar, but differing approaches to ‘Community Policing’ (officer numbers, priorities, buy-in) Seen as the backbone to our operational delivery – visible, approachable and accountable 60% of resources in ‘Local Policing’ – most are Community Police Officers Recent shift from softer community functions to an enforcement emphasis

The changing landscape …. A rightly demanding public (increasing expectations) A public that wants to engage with the police 24/7, in digital timescales, over a wide range of channels An information thirsty public Complex local / national / international issues - Migration and resultant community impact (Govanhill) Terrorism – the potential for radicalisation

The changing landscape …. Targeted resource (data zones, crime analysis) Annual Force-wide public consultation survey Multi Member Ward policing plans (353) influence national and local priorities Enhancing engagement – Special Constables, Police Scotland Youth Volunteers A values based approach …..

Code of Ethics Integrity Fairness Respect Human Rights

Pressures Budgetary – sustainability of approach? Balancing ‘performance’ vs public confidence (e.g. stop search) Politicisation of policing Intelligence led policing vs community isolation (e.g. young people, the Muslim community) A national police service which can meet the needs of distinct local communities …… thinking globally and acting locally

Opportunities Focussed recruitment – Police Scotland needs to strive to represent the communities it serves Engage beyond visible policing (social media, public consultation surveys) Build trust and confidence – working to the Code of Ethics in every encounter Gain feedback through consultation Transparency and accountability - report progress on public set priorities Training – upskill our people

Growth of Partnerships Legislative base in Scotland Moral obligation Financial sense …. prevention is cheaper Truly tackles the underlying causes of crime Frees up time and resource Shared resources Collaborative training and exercising Moving to a new level in collaboration … cross sector teams.

Discussion

Learning Outcomes 1.Knowledge of the development of community policing in the UK and current priorities 2.Knowledge of evolving policies and changing attitudes to ‘policing communities’ 3.How intelligence led policing relates to policing in different communities 4.Understanding the growth of partnerships in policing

Questions ?