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North Lanarkshire Community Safety &Partnership Governance Sub−Committee

Police Update on Activities and Outcomes

Chief Superintendent Roddy Irvine

02 November 2017

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1. Policing Priorities

The North Lanarkshire Policing Priorities in the Local Policing Plan for NorthLanarkshire 2017−2020 have been considered and currently await finalapproval.

The priorities and objectives were, identified through consultation with partners,communities and through our experience in local and national policing. Theyare:

• Counter Terrorism

• Serious Organised Crime and Drugs

• Serious Violent Crime and Public Protection

• Road Safety

• Public Confidence and Local Engagement

Acquisitive Crime

• Anti−Social Behaviour and Hate Crime

Protection and Prevention

2. Counter Terrorism

2.1 Lanarkshire Division delivered a response to bomb threat/suspicious itemexercise to teaching staff at all Independent and Grant Aided schools inLanarkshire. This interactive experience led to increased knowledge andprovoked welcome discussion on crisis management and decision making.

2.2 In September 2017 vehicle mitigation was introduced and utilised at the recentCumbernauld 10K. A brief Run Hide Tell briefing was given to the stewards atthe event.

2.3 Project Griffin tutorials were carried out with staff at Monklands GeneralHospital. This involved 4 sessions with Serco staff, Utilities, Senior Nurses andAdministrative staff providing them with security advice surrounding personalsafety and building security.

2.4 Lanarkshire Division delivered a response to bomb threat exercise to teachersin the North Lanarkshire Council area. This was well received and provokedmuch discussion, together with a request for further such activities.

3. Serious Organised Crime and Drugs

3.1 In partnership with North Lanarkshire Council and Community Learning &Development (CLD), Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) peer educators

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delivered a six week awareness programme to 16 home support pupils atGreenfaulds High School, Cumbernauld who were identified as vulnerable. Thetopics covered included drugs/New Psychoactive Substances, ChildExploitation Online Protection (CEOP) / internet safety, No Knives Better Livesand a Counter Terrorism "ACT Now" table top exercise. Entirely positivefeedback was received from the audience and Senior Management at both theschool and CLD.

3.2 Bogus Crime − Prevent Work ongoing with local Trading Standards to provideeducation to bank staff, regards bogus crime and appropriate reportingmechanisms. In addition, referral mechanism establish with NLC CommunityAlarms, who will supply alarms for vulnerable persons which if activated has adirect link to a monitoring centre, incidents will be reported without delayallowing police to respond timeously.

3.3 Operation Bichon − This is a proactive initiative within Lanarkshire Divisiontargeting the sale of counterfeit goods and working in tandem with TradingStandards. It includes a trading standards officer attachment with the DivisionalSerious Organised Crime team, increasing the opportunities for joint working.

3.4 2 nd Hand Dealers − Lanarkshire Licensing Department together with LanarkshireInterventions Team and NLC Trading Standards attended 2nd hand car dealersin North Lanarkshire resulting in 3 premises being reported to the ProcuratorFiscal and to NLC Licensing Committee for breaching their conditions.

4. Serious Violent Crime and Public Protection

4.1 Multiagency group has been formed to tackle knife crime. No Knives betterLives provided practitioner training and Fast Forward provided peer educationtraining. New analytical products have been compiled and further partnershipwork has been scheduled with Medics against Violence. In the year since thegroup formed there have been 67 fewer murders, attempted murders, seriousassaults and common assaults involving the use of a knife. This group was therunner up in the "Greatest Contribution to Policing Priorities" at the ForceExcellence Awards 2017.

4.2 Lanarkshire Division have established a multi−aency forum for Child SexualExploitation which sat for the first occasion on 9 h October 2017. This is chairedby Detective Chief Inspector (Public Protection Unit − Lanarkshire) and will berepresented by Health and Social Care, Education, Child Protection Committeeand Bernardo's. This will be victim centred similar to the MARAC for domesticabuse. The Group will be flexible in their approach and form immediately in theevent of any urgent case arising.

4.3 Since the return of the children to school after the summer holidays all LocalProblem Solving Team (LPST) officers have been attending at the schoolswithin their Wards to offer a number of inputs to the schools. A number ofschools have booked inputs some of which have already been delivered on anumber of topics such as NKBL (No Knives Better Lives), online offences,Bullying, Drugs, alcohol and anti−social behaviour.

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4.4 Working with the Older Adults team of North Lanarkshiredepartment, a local plan was developed which assists residentseffects of Alzheimer's and dementia at risk of becoming highpersons due to their condition and levels of mobility, to remainhomes to be cared for by family.

Social Workliving with the

risk missingin their own

Through the development of a process, encompassing GPS tracking systemsfunded by North Lanarkshire Council, the retention of personal information inthe form of a shortened version of the Police Scotland missing person reportwas collated for each individual. Staff from North Lanarkshire Council assistedin obtaining all the particulars in respect of each individual. Should any of theseresidents be reported missing, the information required to locate them asquickly as possible, is available immediately. By making use of this process,the initial information gathering process for the missing person is reduced andthe GPS system greatly assists in tracking that person effectively and efficiently.This reduces the risk to each individual and assists police in locating themissing person and returning them home quickly. This has a significant positiveimpact on resources which reduces the need for protracted enquires and use ofother specialist force resources.

5. Road Safety

5.1 The National Speeding Campaign took place between 4th and 10th Septemberand saw Road Policing officers work alongside LPST officers. Locations wereidentified through complaints and casualty numbers to ensure the greatestimpact. Funding obtained from both North Lanarkshire Councils has allowed usto purchase new Speed Monitoring Equipment. This will allow complaintlocations to be surveyed and the data obtained will allow for the most efficientdeployment of police resources.

5.2 Officers from Road Policing attended two Scottish Fire and Rescue Service −Biker Down sessions at Motherwell Fire Station to provide an input intoadvanced motorcycle riding. This is designed to complement the Biker Downmaterial and encourage riders to undergo further training to reduce theirlikelihood of being involved in a collision. The police input was well received byboth the 24 members of the public attending and our partners in the SFRS. Thepolice input will now form a permanent part of the local delivery of Biker Down.

5.3 The New Driver Early Intervention Scheme has been adopted by Q Division andin August 2017, 30 local policing team officers have been trained to deliver theinput. Work is underway, in partnership with the Motor School Association ofGreat Britain, to present the input to local driving instructors in both North andSouth Lanarkshire Council areas. This will hopefully encourage instructors torecommend the product to new drivers who then sign up on line for futurecourses.Work is also underway to identify all possible outlets for the product includingcolleges, apprenticeships, local employers and Q division police officers, whofall into the 17−25 year old, new driver age bracket.

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5.4 04 − 10 September − Speed Campaign11 − 17 September − Seatbelt campaign18 —24 September − Carriage of Dangerous Goods Campaign16 —20 October − Uninsured Driver Campaign

6. Public Confidence and Local Engagement

6.1 In partnership with Airdrie & Coatbridge Islamic Centre, Lanarkshire Divisionorganised a 'Connecting Communities' event where the mosque opened itsdoors to the public in order to showcase the similarities between the Scottishand Islamic cultures. Attendees were allowed to view and to question the fullrange of Islamic customs, with outstanding feedback received andunderstanding gained.

6.2 Lanarkshire Licensing Department have undertaken a number of multi−agencyoperations involving Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HOlE), HMRC andEnvironmental Health where premises have been visited following jointintelligence regarding illegal immigrants working within premises. This resultedin one operation whereby 12 bodies being detained by HOlE and returned totheir home countries; HMRC have sought to recover approximately £lOOk infines for non−payment of tax. The second operation resulted in 6 bodies beingdetained by HOlE and all persons were returned to their home countries.

6.3 Internet Safety − A significant youth engagement programme continues wherebySafer Communities officers (not campus officers) work with colleagues ineducation and health, attending at schools/youth clubs and delivering interactiveworkshop to pupils, parents and professionals. This has resulted in over 35,000young people receiving inputs and the initiative being publicised in the ScottishParliament. Overwhelmingly positive feedback, particularly re resilience −evidenced by the minimal amount of victims identified via Op Latisse (10% ofthat which would be expected given the population of Lanarkshire). Click CEOPbutton added to Police Scotland website and numerous awards/nominations.Such has been the success, local officers have worked with the ScottishGovernment, national bodies, NCNCEOP and on academic collaborations.

7. Acquisitive Crime

7.1 Operation Doric − Lanarkshire Division has a dedicated team of officers whofocus on bogus crime, pursuing all opportunities to disrupt groups / individualswho target the most vulnerable members of our communities.

7.2 Operation Performance − Due to a noticeable increase in the theft of toolsthroughout Lanarkshire Division a team has been established consisting ofofficers from sub−divisional Divisional Alcohol and Violence Reduction Units(DAVRU). Recent intelligence led to a property in England being searchedunder warrant and tools found and seized to value of £200,000. These tools hadbeen stolen from premises in North Lanarkshire.

7.3 Social and local media was utilised to inform the community about the numberof bogus crimes and schemes ongoing at present. A number of large chain

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stores were also contacted informing them of the use of I−tunes vouchers in thescams. A request was made for all staff to monitor the elderly members of thecommunity who attend to purchase large quantities of the vouchers. The storesincluded Tesco, Asda and the Post Office. This has now been cascaded acrossLanarkshire division as a best practise.

8. Anti−social Behaviour and Hate Crime

8.1 'You're Asking For It' − An initiative involving the alcohol industry, Scottishgrocers, local authority and police that aims to prevent the proxy purchase ofalcohol for those under the age of 18. The initiative won the GreatestContribution to Policing Priorities at the Force Excellence Awards 2016 when itwas successfully piloted in Wishaw (followed by an East Command pilot inLeith) and was subsequently rolled out across North Lanarkshire. The initiativehas now concluded and received significant media attention and approval. Thisresulted in a total of 38 adults being charged with purchasing alcohol forchildren and 2 premises being charged with selling alcohol to children. There isnow consultation ongoing for a national roll out of the initiative in 2018.

8.2 Through the period 26−29 September 2017 officers from Lanarkshire Division aspart of "Inclusion Week" attended at the four colleges across North Lanarkshirespeaking to all Black and Minority Ethnic groups. This includes discussing thirdparty reporting and Hate Crime. This was carried out along with other publicsector and third sector agencies.

8.3 Friday Night Project − Delivered in four sites every Friday (6 to 10pm) for 9 to18 year olds. Young people are encouraged to attend other physical activityand youth programmes in their area, either run through North LanarkshireLeisure or other local community groups known to the programme.

8.4 Street Soccer North Lanarkshire − Mobile football arena placed in hotspotareas for a 10 week period, engaging with 9 to 21 year olds. In relation to bothprojects, just under 13,000 young people have attended over the last year.

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9. Current Performance

− Apr Apr2017− 2016− %VictimsAug Aug Change2017 2016

1 Total No Groupl: Crimes of Violence 211 170 41 more 24.1%North Lanarkshire has experienced an increase in Group 1 crimes with 41 more victims than the equivalentperiod last year. There has been 1 murder and 2 attempted murders during this period, a significantreduction on last year. The number of serious assaults has risen however, the majority of these haveoccurred within domestic dwellings and in the public domain. All assaults, whether common or serious aresubject to local scrutiny by senior officers and all opportunities for detections are pursued.

2 Murder 1 1 2 1 1 fewer 1 −50.0%National initiative One Punch Two Lives' actively promoting the consequences of violence.

3 Attempted Murder 2 6 4 fewer −66.7%

4 Culpable Homicide (common law) 0 1 0 1 None −

5 Culpable Homicide (other) 0 0 None −

6 Serious Assault detection rate 75.6% 79.8% − −4.2%

7 Serious Assault 123 104 19 more 18.3%

8 Robbery detection rate 70.5% 90.3% −19.8%There are a number of outstanding enquiries currently ongoing which are subject to thorough investigation inan effort to identify those responsible. A recent review of the detection rate has been carried out which isnow currently sitting at 77.4% and work is still ongoing in relation to other undetected incidents.

9 1 Robbery 44 31 1 13 more 1 41.9%It has been identified that there has been an increase in robberies in 2017 and a review has been carriedout. There have been no trends or crime patterns identified which suggest a wider impact to the community.However, prevention work has been carried out to provide education and security advice to high profilepotential targets such as Betting Shops and Grocery Stores. It should be noted that there has been a 20%decrease in comparison from the previous quarter.

−10 Common assault detection rate 71.3% 173.6% 1−2.3%−T

11 Common assault 1,565 1

1,403 1 more11.5%

During the second quarter there has been a reduction in the comparison of crimes with 2016 from 13.3% tothe current increase of 11.5%.

12 Number of complaints regarding disorder 7,040 7,195 fewer −2.2%

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Apr ' Apr2017− 2016− %Aug Aug Victims Change2017 2016

13 Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported to 1,968 1,902 M 3.5%the Police

14 Total Crimes and offences in domestic abuse 1,038 1,015 2.3%incidents

15 Percentage of Domestic Incidents that result in a 41.8% 43.8%_______

−2.0%crime being recorded

16 Total crimes and offences in domestic abuse 69.9% 76.8% −6.9%incidents detection rate

17 Total Detections for Domestic Bail Offences 71 87 −18.4%All domestic incidents continue to be reviewed to ensure victim safety. Lanarkshire Division continue toproactively monitor those subject to bail conditions.

18 Ensure 95% of domestic abuse initial bail checks 90.7% − −are conducted within a prescribed timeframe (24hrs) . 0

Total DSDAS applications North Lanarkshire 65

Power to tell 56Right to Ask 9

Taken to DMF 50Disclosures made 41

19 Hate Crime and offences detection rate 72.6% 1 80.5% . −7.9%

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2017− %Aug VictimsAug 2017 Change2017 Positive

20 Number of stop and searches conducted (total) 456 230

21 Number of statutory stop and searches conducted 456 230

22 Number of consensual stop and searches 0conducted23 Number of consensual stop and searches refused 0 −24 Number of seizures made 66 −

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− Apr Apr2017− 2016 %VictimsAug −Aug Change2017 2016

25 Number of detections for drugs supply, drugs 126144−12.5%I=

productions, _drugs _cultivation

26 Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) 19.6% 19.0 1 = 10 6%detection rate . %−

27 Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) 433 452 19 fewer −4.2%

28 Theft by shoplifting detection rate 63.0% 668 1 = 1−3.8%

29 Theft by shoplifting 651 749 98 fewer −13.1%

30 Vandalism & Malicious Mischief detection rate 19.7% 214 1 = 1−1.7%

31 Vandalism & Malicious Mischief 1,539 1,54 10 fewer −0.6%

32 Number o f detections for Consuming Alcohol in a 510 756 −32.5%designated place (where appropriate byelaws exist)The recent campaign 'You're Asking For It' specifically targeted adults who were purchasing alcohol forchildren throughout North Lanarkshire. This has led to fewer children being able to obtain and accessalcohol and reducing offending of this nature.

Apr ' Apr I2017− 2016− %VictimsAug Aug Change2017 2016

People Killed 2 0 2 more −People Seriously injured 27 33 6 fewer −18.2%

People Slightly Injured 162 233 fewer −30.5%

Children (aged<16) Killed 0 0 None −Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured 3 5 2 fewer −40.0%Lanarkshire Road Safety Governance Board continues to meet quarterly to discuss local issues and to workcollaboratively to tackle road safety issues and share best practice.

Apr Apr I2017− 2016− %VictimsAug Aug Change2017 2016

36 Dangerous driving 77 56 37.5%

37 Speeding 263 480 −45.2%

38 Disqualified driving 38 3122.6%_T

39 Driving Licence 188 1 177 . 6.2%

40 Insurance 392 402 −2.5%

41 Seat Belts 59 75 . −21.3%

42 Mobile Phone 49 111 −55.9%

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No. ofCrimes SCRSAudit 2− Divisional Crime Audit 2015/16 − Quarter 4 Audited Recording Compliance

46 (January to March) ErrorsQ Division 329 17 94.8%

Force 3,500 212 93.9%Details of the methodology for Audit 2 can be found in Appendix A

Numberof "No No. of SCRS

Audit 3 − "No Crime" Audit 2015/16 − Quarters 3/4 Crimes" errors Compliance47 (October to March) Audited

Q Division 78 3 96.2%Force 1 973 47 95.2%

Details of the methodology for Audit 3 can be found in Appendix A

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APPENDIX "A" − AUDIT METHODOLOGY

Audit I − Crime Related Incidents and Associated Recorded Crime

The audit sample was selected from Command and Control incidents over a specific four day periodwith initial call types CR−60 to CR−79 within the Crime category, and incidents with initial call typesAB−57 Communications, AB−58 Hate Crime, PW−40 Domestic Incident and PW−76 Child Protection.The incident sample selected for audit ensured, working to a 95% confidence level with a confidenceinterval of /−3%, that the sample audited was statistically representative of all incidents of this typerecorded during the four day audit period. A formula was applied to the total number of incidents perCommand Area and apportioned out between Divisions in that Command Area in order to obtainsample sizes. These were subject to a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 300 per Division.

Compliance in each of the two Tests is achieved with a result of 95% or above.

The audit tested:

Test 1 − Crime Related Incidents

• That incidents initially inferring a crime or apparent criminal activity and closed as a non−crimecontained a satisfactory narrative to eliminate any inference of criminality and fully justify anon−crime disposal.

• That each incident clearly indicated a crime or non−crime as a disposal on the incident text.• Where an incident was closed as a crime, the corresponding crime record was traced.

Test 2 − Recorded Crime

• The correct application of SCRS on recorded crimes in respect of the Scottish GovernmentCounting Rules and the correct classification of crimes. In terms of compliance with SCRSeach individual crime over or under−recorded, or incorrectly classified was counted as havingfailed the audit.

Audit 2 − Recording of Specific Crime Types (Divisional Crime Audit)

To ensure that a number of different areas of crime recording are represented by Audit 2, sampleswere obtained from the following categories:

• Assault (Common Assault only)• Group 1 Crime (Crimes of violence)• Group 2 Crime (Sexual offences)• Group 3 Crime (Crimes of dishonesty)• Group 4 Crime (Damage to property)• Other Crimes from Groups 5, 6 and 7

While not as statistically representative of all records within the audit period as Audit 1, the samplesizes in Audit 2 were weighted to take into account higher volumes of crime being recorded in someDivisions subject to a minimum of 100 records and a maximum of 300 records.

The audit tested the correct application of SCRS on recorded crimes in respect of the ScottishGovernment Counting Rules and the correct classification of crimes. In terms of compliance withSCRS each individual crime over or under−recorded, or incorrectly classified was counted as havingfailed the audit.

Compliance in this audit is achieved with a result of 95% or above.

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Audit 3 − Crime Records Reclassified to "No Crime"

The third principle of SCRS states "once recorded, a crime will remain recorded unless there iscredible evidence to disprove that a crime had occurred".

The audit tested the correct application of this principle in respect of recorded crime which wasreclassified to "No Crime" following Police enquiry into the reported circumstances. In terms ofcompliance with SCRS each individual crime reclassified incorrectly was counted as having failed theaudit.

The sample sizes in Audit 3 were weighted to take into account the higher number of recordsreclassified to "No Crime" in some Divisions subject to a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 100.

Compliance in this audit is achieved with a result of 95% or above.

In order to allow Divisions a reasonable period of time to ensure that records are complete andcompliant with SCRS, audits are generally undertaken once a period of three months from the dateof the incident/crime has elapsed. Any record incomplete at the time of audit will be audited basedon the information available at the time.

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