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

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

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

DATA COLLECTION  Focus groups  Surveys  Interviews Face to face telephone  Crime Data

DATA COLLECTION Observation: Attending events Surveying the area Shadowing police

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

Enhanced Policing Plan - Findings Glasgow Caledonian University 28 th November 2008 Liz Frondigoun

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

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

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

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

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

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