Tackling Violent Crime Programme

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Tackling Violent Crime Programme

• Presented by Amanda Dellar

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Introduction

• Commenced November 2004
• Focus alcohol related violent crime and
  domestic violence
• 58 CDRPs currently involved

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Background

• BCS survey 44 victims of violence thought the
  offender was under the influence of alcohol
• 70 of overnight and weekend attendances at AE
  are alcohol related

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Getting Started

• Establishment of local multi-agency violent crime
  strategy group
• Check-list around night time economy capability

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Getting started Ctd.

• 1. Key generic issues for agencies to consider
  in preparation for the attendance of night-time
  economy users in an area
• 2. Getting there arriving in the area
• 3. The main event making the evening safe and
  enjoyable
• 4. Leaving planning to ensure that night-time
  economy users get home safely

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Alcohol related violence interventions

• Identification of the Top 10 premises
• Proactive interventions with Top 10
• Best Bar None
• AE data
• Taxi marshals / night time buses
• Polycarbonate drinking vessels
• Overt body worn surveillance cameras
• Fixed penalty notices

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Alcohol related violence interventions Ctd

• Night time economy manager
• Responsible retailer training
• Street pastors
• Interactive CCTV
• Planning safe corridors
• Paramedic scheme
• Accredited door staff highly visible

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Violent Crime Legislation

• Violent Crime Act 2006
• Licensing Act 2003
• National alcohol strategy

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THANK YOU

• Email amanda.dellar_at_homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
• http//www.crimereduction.gov.uk/tvcp/tvcp01.htm