1. The power of collaboration
Brian Negus

2. Home burglary is now top of mind for the community
The ‘wicked’ problem
An unprecedented increase in car crime with the problem reaching into the home
Home burglary is now top of mind for the community
Victoria is experiencing unprecedented increases in the rate of home burglaries and car theft
We need to better understand the causes and behaviours that have led to this
Extensive media coverage, particularly when violence is involved, has put home invasion and car jacking in the forefront of people’s minds
The formulation of our response needs to be informed and relevant in a new age of crime
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3. ‘Wicked’ problems require: Concerted and sustained approach
Our approach
‘Wicked’ problems require:
Concerted and sustained approach
Commitment from government and the private sector
Relevant and consistent campaign
Community by-in
Collaboration across all stakeholders
Concerted and sustained approach
Agencies and stakeholders need to work together to achieve change – working in isolation will not cut it
Government has a critical role in supporting a sustained program – history shows that behavioural change requires a sustained effort e.g. the introduction of mandatory wearing of seat belts, and more recently, addressing family violence.
Commitment from government and the private sector
All tiers of government need to commit to working together
Relevant and consistent campaign
We need to be saying the same thing
We know from our experience when we have a unified message we have greater impact
Community approach needed
We need to work with communities to identify actions to protect their homes and cars
Encourage neighbours to be more vigilant and support each other in preventing crime
Technology can help neighbours better communicate and work together
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4. Collaboration is critical
Government at all levels
Neighbourhood Watch
Government agencies:
Insurance industry
VicRoads
Smash Repair industry (VACC)
TAC
Telematics industry
Department of Justice and Regulation
Intelligent Transport System
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Department of Youth Affairs
Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
Vehicle manufactures
National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council
Auto Clubs (RACV)
Academic institutes
Police
Community leaders
Crime Stoppers
Collaboration across all stakeholders
Everyone from government through to local communities need to work together
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5. Why are we involved?
RACV is proudly Victorian and committed to improving community wellbeing
RACV is a reputable advocate on issues that matter most to our 2.1 million members and the Victorian community
Credible and trusted brand enables us to help educate and change behaviour
Commitment to 2.1 million members and Victorian community
We have a history spanning more than a century of being there for our members and supporting the Victorian Community
We advocate on behalf of our members and Victorians on issues that matter to them most
Credibility and trust with our brand enables us to help educate and change behaviour
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6. RACV represents a large number of Victorians
Our strengths
RACV represents a large number of Victorians
Trusted relationships with stakeholders including Government, Victoria Police, VicRoads, TAC
Impactful communication channels
Proven successful advocacy
RACV represents a large number of Victorians
There is a high level of trust with the RACV making it a great voice to share a message
Trusted relationships with stakeholders including Government, Victoria Police, VicRoads, TAC
We currently are working with the Victoria Police Alliance to reduce the increase in home burglaries. The goal of this alliance aims to reduce residential burglary through a number of measures through collaboration with Government partners, having a better police response to burglary, addressing long-term hotspots and producing prevention and reassurance activities.
Impactful membership channels
Impactful membership channels include award winning Royal Auto, social media channels and media. We have the capability to get a message out to a wide range of people and prompt discussion.
Proven successful advocacy – (elaborate on these examples)
RACV developed the regional growing pains strategy for road and public transport projects in close consultation with Regional Cities Victoria
RACV worked closely with Alzheimer's Vic to develop materials to assist drivers with dementia and their corers
RACV worked with Leader Newspapers to draw attention to the State Government’s lowering of speed limits by eliminating 70 and 90 kph speed zones (Quill award in 2016)
RACV worked with Bicycle Network and Yarra Trams to draw public attention to problems in Sydney Road and to get action from Council and State Government
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7. What we know about car theft?
RACV paid out more than $12 million for vehicle theft claims in 2015
Average cost of a claim was $12,084
Vehicle thefts are most frequent between 6am and noon
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8. What we know about home invasion?
Many cars are stolen as a result of home invasions
Aggravated burglary soared 65% in last two year and up 40% in 2016
32% of offenders in aggravated burglaries enter through an unlocked door
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9. Cars are becoming more connected New technology enables tracking
Digital fingerprints
Traceable liquids
Cars are becoming more connected – OEM connected vehicles enable vehicles to be tracked from last known location
Tracking – new technology is enabling tracking devices with a battery life of five or more years hidden in the vehicle
Digital Fingerprints - Cars generate a range of digital fingerprints that could potentially be used for systematic ‘filtering out’ of stolen vehicles. For instance, the MAC address of the hands-free system fitted to most cars is currently used for tracking vehicle movements for traffic flow measurements. Ditto toll tags can be used for this purpose. Next generation technologies such as ‘’cooperative ITS” will generate unique IDs that will be very difficult to obscure.  I’m not aware of any police initiatives to actively ‘survey the network’ to identify stolen vehicles though digital fingerprints.
Traceable liquid - We are working on Australian’s first pilot for traceable liquid for use within the home. This is being done as a part of a broader strategic alliance with key partners
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10. What can the community do?
Be vigilant – don’t be an easy target
Share and act on information – greater communications within neighbourhoods
Create local solutions for locally identified problems
Prevention is the best measure of defence
Use technology to communicate with neighbours
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11. Collaborative approach Changing people’s behaviour
Summary
Reducing the rate of home burglaries and car theft will only be achieved through broad strategic alliances with a sustained focus on:
Collaborative approach
Changing people’s behaviour
Investing in technology solutions
Engaging the community
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