Dr Liz Frondigoun and Jan Nicholson Glasgow Caledonian

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 Jan. Nicholson@gcal. ac. uk

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; • Experiences of living in the East End • Effects of gang and violent behaviour on the area • Perceptions on the effectiveness of the EPP; • 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 liz. frondigoun@gcal. ac. uk

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

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

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

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

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

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