POLICINGWITHVISION • SETTINGTHESTANDARD
CHIEF CONSTABLE’S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT: 2004/05
TABLE OF CONTENTS > TAYSIDE JOINT POLICE BOARD MEMBERS..............................04 > FORCE EXECUTIVE........................................................................05 > CONVENER’S MESSAGE ..............................................................05 > CHIEF CONSTABLE’S FOREWORD .............................................06 > KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS .............................................09 > MAKING TAYSIDE SAFER .............................................................10 > PLANNING FOR THE G8 SUMMIT...............................................12 > ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES.....................................................14 FORCE/ HEADQUARTERS/ CENTRAL/ EASTERN/ WESTERN/ ROAD POLICING UNIT
> CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ......................................................28 > DEVELOPING THE ORGANISATION ............................................30 > FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ............................................................33 > STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ...........................34 > STATISTICAL INFORMATION........................................................35
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TAYSIDE JOINT POLICE BOARD MEMBERS CONVENER AND VICE-CONVENERS
Councillor Colin H Young Convener Perth & Kinross Council
Lord Provost John R Letford JP
Depute Provost Charles D P Farquhar OBE JP DL Vice Convener Dundee City Council
Councillor Ron Scrimgeour Vice Convener Angus Council
Depute Provost Stewart McGlynn
Councillor Ian Mackintosh JP
Councillor Robert G Myles JP
Councillor Jack C Gibb
Bailie Neil I C Powrie JP
Councillor Christina Roberts JP
Councillor Joseph Morrow JP
Councillor Helen Dick JP
Councillor Lewis D Simpson
Councillor David M Scott JP
Councillor Alexander J Stewart JP
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Councillor Alistair Barr
Councillor James Barrie JP
Councillor Ian Miller
THE FORCE EXECUTIVE
Chief Constable John Vine QPM BA MSc FCIPD
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Gordon OBE QPM LLB
Assistant Chief Constable Willie Bald
Professional Standards Headquarters Division Police Forensic Science Laboratory Wildlife Issues
Central Division Eastern Division Western Division HQ Crime Management Operational Support Force Control Room HQ Road Policing
Director of Corporate Services Doug Cross FCMA
Director of Human Resource Services Moira Docherty MCIPD
IT & Communications Human Resource Services Legal Services Staff Development Corporate Property & Support Occupational Health Provider Services Finance
CONVENER’S MESSAGE
> THE PAST YEAR HAS BROUGHT UNPRECEDENTED PRESSURES ON THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF TAYSIDE POLICE...
The past year has brought unprecedented pressures on the officers and staff of Tayside Police due to the large number of abstractions to assist the G8 Summit Planning Team. It is, therefore, particularly reassuring and rewarding to see the excellent performance figures that the Force has achieved, which continue the achievements of previous years. Tayside Joint Police Board is extremely grateful to all the officers and support staff of Tayside Police for ensuring that our communities remain safe while the preparations continue for the G8 Summit in July.
Tayside Joint Police Board recently received a report on the second year of activity of the Independent Custody Visitors Scheme. This Scheme is staffed by volunteers who visit the Custody Suites in Tayside and ensure those who are in custody are dealt with in a caring and professional manner. The Chief Constable has accepted an invitation to host the Annual Conference of Independent Custody Visitors in Dundee on September 17, providing an excellent opportunity to recognise the valuable work carried out by these volunteer citizens of Tayside.
Community Planning Partnerships are now proving their worth in all the constituent Council areas and are bringing together the many agencies whose valuable information, when shared, provides solutions which may have eluded any one organisation operating individually. These initiatives have helped to make our communities safer for everyone and all those who have contributed must be commended upon these successes.
On behalf of Tayside Joint Police Board, I would like to thank the officers and support staff of Tayside Police for all their hard work and dedication in policing this beautiful part of Scotland, and continuing to demonstrate the high degree of professionalism that we have come to expect from them. Councillor Colin Young Convener, Tayside Joint Police Board
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CHIEF CONSTABLE’S FOREWORD
TO THE FIRST MINISTER FOR SCOTLAND, TAYSIDE JOINT POLICE BOARD, SHERIFF PRINCIPAL FOR TAYSIDE, FIFE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND AND THE TAYSIDE COMMUNITY THAT WE SERVE, IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO PRESENT MY FOURTH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS CHIEF CONSTABLE OF TAYSIDE POLICE.
JOHN VINE CHIEF CONSTABLE
To the First Minister for Scotland, Tayside Joint Police Board, Sheriff Principal for Tayside, Fife and Central Scotland and the Tayside community we serve, it gives me great pleasure to present my fourth Annual Performance Report as Chief Constable of Tayside Police. Three years ago we set out an ambitious three-year strategic plan for Tayside Police, which identified key priorities for the Force. The plan was aimed at further improving the standards of service delivered by Tayside Police to the community. In it I promised to change the style of policing in Tayside, with an emphasis on beat policing and problem solving. This annual report focuses not just upon what has been achieved by the Force in this last financial year, but also at how those achievements lie within the strategic plan 2002-05.
KEY POINTS > 13.5% LESS POLICE OFFICER DAYS LOST DUE TO SICKNESS ABSENCE OVER PERIOD 2002/3 TO 2004/5 > 11.6% LESS SUPPORT STAFF DAYS LOST DUE TO SICKNESS ABSENCE OVER PERIOD 2002/3 TO 2004/5 > 23.2% REDUCTION IN WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS OVER PERIOD 2002/03 TO 2004/05
I have nothing but praise for the staff of Tayside Police who, year on year, have worked extremely hard in a professional and focused manner. They have attained a high standard of service and performance and helped to deliver safer communities for all. The bar was raised significantly as a result of Tayside Police’s performance in 2003-04 when we increased overall detection rates by more than 12 percentage points to 55.6%. To be frank, while we were determined to maintain that standard for 200405, other factors left us to deliberate whether it was possible. Firstly, there has been an increase in Class A drugs, in particular heroin and a consequent increase in acquisitive crime over the last 12 months in Tayside. Tayside is not alone in experiencing this particular social malaise but we have had significant success in tackling those who peddle this particular brand of poison. Secondly, Tayside was chosen by the Prime Minister as the venue for the G8 World Leaders Summit. This decision has required considerable planning and there has been consequent resource implications for Tayside Police throughout 2004 and into 2005. It is a considerable honour that Tayside Police should be entrusted with the responsibility of delivering a secure venue to showcase the very best of Scotland, indeed the best of Perthshire and Tayside, to the world. Nevertheless, I am
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Increase in detected crimes over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
determined that it will not detract from our progress in improving detection rates and reducing both recorded crime and anti social behaviour. We set a target of 48% for our annual detection rate, some 6% above the crime detection rate of 2002-2003. I am delighted to report that we surpassed that target, falling short of last year’s impressive rate of 55.6% by just 0.3%. This was achieved against a background of more than 1500 more crimes being recorded in the Force area - partly as a result of new national crime recording standards. I am also impressed that our staff have retained their focus upon ‘‘business as usual’’ during preparations for the biggest single international event ever to be held in Scotland.
A working group was established in 2004 to examine ways of reducing the burden of bureaucracy on staff. It discovered a large number of unnecessary forms and templates in circulation internally, more than 80% of which were either redundant or seldom used and most have been withdrawn from use. We are steadily reducing the amount of time spent on filling out forms and are striving to ensure that police officers spend as much time as possible in the community.
We have implemented a broad range of measures over the last 3 years to improve the prevention and detection of crime and disorder to make Tayside safer. These developments have paid dividends. For example, over the last three years, there has been • A 12.2% reduction in instances of housebreaking. • A 36.4% reduction in car crime. • A drop of 18% in incidents involving youths causing annoyance. • A 33.7% increase in detected crime. These measures include the Tayside Policing Style, widespread use of the National Intelligence Model and the development of Community Intelligence Units in each division. These units record incidents of nuisance and anti social behaviour on a daily basis and, with the involvement of our local authority partners, task an officer or agency to address the issue. We have reinvigorated the valued role of the Special Constabulary leading to an increase in numbers of such officers being recruited and trained for street patrol. At the same time, we have developed the new post of Lead Constable and made strenuous efforts to reduce bureaucracy.
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CHIEF CONSTABLE’S FOREWORD CONT...
Our efforts in this regard have been complemented in no small measure by our determination to reduce sickness absence levels. We have utilised the assistance and expertise of CIGNA – the Force’s health care providers. Reductions in sickness absence have been significant over the last three years both in terms of police and support staff. The Force and the public want to see Tayside Police staff available for duty. By helping our staff maintain or regain their health and fitness through occupational health services, we ensure that staff are personally well equipped to provide a high quality service to Tayside’s communities. We recently adopted Airwave, a new digital communications system, which required massive investment in equipment and the training of around 1500 staff. The Force has also introduced the Virtual Contact Centre which has been designed to maximise the opportunity to contact the Force. Engaging with the public is crucial to the success of any public service. We have upgraded our Force Internet and Intranet sites. Tayside was the first Force in Scotland to introduce web kiosks in partnership with British Telecom - at locations throughout the region where the public can share information with us and about us. It was my privilege as President of the Association of Chief Police Officers to act as host for the Association’s annual general meeting at Dunkeld in May 2004. The theme of the annual conference, and indeed my 12 months as ACPOS President, was performance management People + Priorities = Performance Delivery. By recruiting a high quality staff and providing them with the right support and direction we deliver a service worthy of our communities.
We are all committed to providing a high quality service that is fair, accessible and meets the needs of all sections of the community. All areas of our business must be inclusive, non-discriminatory and provide equal opportunities in the employment and development of staff so that our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. I believe that Tayside Police is a forward thinking and progressive police service and, as an organisation, we constantly seek opportunities to improve the delivery of our business. By engaging with the community at all levels, we can identify issues of concern and work together at alleviating them. Only by working together can we deliver safer communities for all. Accordingly, the Force liaises closely with its partners and actively seeks opinions from the public. A good example of partnership working in action was the introduction of community wardens to the Force area in 2004. They have not, as some suggested, replaced the traditional community policing role, but have enhanced it and provided the police, the local authority and the public with a valuable link through which to identify and resolve local issues. It has helped us to address the public’s fear of crime and perceptions of anti-social behaviour. With the G8 World Leader’s Summit in July, Tayside Police is now entering one the most challenging periods that it, or any other UK police service, will have experienced. The Summit will create tremendous pressures on the resources of this Force but those demands will not be allowed to affect routine policing operations in our Force area. Indeed some people living in Tayside may have no particular interest in the fact that this year’s summit is happening in their area. They will expect the same high standards of policing they receive at any other time. We are committed to meeting that expectation over the forthcoming year.
Not surprisingly, this national philosophy is closely mirrored within Tayside, where the Force’s Performance Management Unit promotes and supports a performance management culture, which demonstrates continuous improvement in the service we provide to the public.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: “A MEASUREMENT OF OUR SUCCESS:” TABLE OF STATUTORY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CATEGORY Crimes (Groups 1 to 5) % cleared up Serious Violent Crime ~ crimes made known
2003/2004
2004/2005
2004/2005
Target
Result
Target
Result
Achieved
55.6%
48%
55.3%
YES
665
620
675
NO
Serious Violent Crime ~ % cleared up
92%
91%
88.9%
NO
Domestic Housebreaking ~ crimes made known
1,127
1,116
1,245
NO
Domestic Housebreaking ~ % cleared up
37.7%
34%
31.7%
NO
Drugs: Supply + Possession Class A
n/a
200
262
YES
84.8%
88%
79.7%
NO
Car Crime ~ crimes made known
2,924
2,895
2,816
YES
Car Crime ~ % cleared up
31.9%
25%
26.9%
YES
Roads Policing Unit ~ a) Number of people killed/seriously injured
323
320
349
NO
Roads Policing Unit ~ b) Number of children killed/seriously injured
40
40
42
NO
Roads Policing Unit ~ c) Number of slight casualties
1,012
1,002
1,063
NO
Sickness Absence ~ % working time lost - a) Police Officers
4.9%
4.8%
4.6%
YES
Sickness Absence ~ % working time lost - a) Support Staff
5.7%
5%
4.8%
YES
Complaints ~ per 100 Employees
16.2
14
11.6
YES
Response Rate - 999 calls
n/a
90%
88.9%
NO
Reports sent to PF within 28 days
n/a
80%
63.2%
NO
Reports sent to Children’s Reporter within 10 days
n/a
80%
84.2%
YES
Racist Crime ~ % cleared up
GROUPS 1 TO 5 ~ DETECTION RATES ACROSS THE BOARD RANGE FROM 53.7% TO 59.2% Groups 1 to 5: The cumulative detection rate finalised the year at 55.3%, 7.3 percentage points above the actual target of 48%. The achievement of respective targets was reflected across all 3 divisions. Cumulative crime made known (for which there was no target) ended the year 5.2% above the result recorded at 31st March 2004. The divisional split of the increase was diverse; 4.8% increase in Central, 1% increase in Eastern and 8.9% increase in Western. Detections were up by 4.5% when compared to 2003/2004 and did not quite keep pace with the increase in crime. Serious Violent Crime: The cumulative detection rate at the end of March fell short of the 91% target. The actual result of 88.9% was 2.1 percentage points short and it would have required a further 14 detections to finalise the year at 91%. Recorded crime exceeded the target. At the end of March the target of 620 was exceeded by 55 crimes. Divisionally, Central at 390 was 37 crimes above the target of 353, Western at 170 was 42 crimes over the target of 128 but Eastern (115) did achieve the target and were 24 crimes under the target of 139.
Housebreaking: The cumulative detection rate for Housebreaking for Tayside Police at 31.7% fell short of the target of 34%. A further 28 detections would have been required to meet the target. Recorded crime exceeded the target (1116) and ended the year 129 crimes over target. Domestic Housebreaking detections were 7.1% lower that at the end of March last year. Car Crime: Car Crime detection rate at the end of March was 26.9%. Although this was 5 percentage points lower than the 31.9% achieved last year it was still 1.9 percentage points above the target of 25%. Recorded crime finalised at 3.7% less than at the end of 2003/04. A 4.1% increase in crime in Central Division was more than compensated for by reductions in crime in Eastern Division (15.2%) and Western Division (18.4%). Car Crime detections, however, were 19% lower than at the end of 2003/04. Racist Crime: The force ended the year at a detection rate of 79.7% against a target of 88%. 27 more detections would have been required to achieve the target. This was a disappointing result when compared to the 84.8% achieved at the end of 2003/04.
Recorded crime (for which there is no target) was, by the end of March, 10.7% higher than at the end of last year. Crimes of Vandalism: The detection rate for Crimes of Vandalism throughout Tayside Police either achieved, or exceeded, the target of 28%. Central at 28%, Eastern at 29.7% and Western at 34.4% combined to produce an overall result of 30.2%. 999 Calls: 88.9% of all calls were answered within 10 seconds against a national target of 90%. Sickness Absence: The sickness absence rate for Police Officers finalised at 4.6% against the target of 4.8%. Support Staff at 4.8% was within the target of 5%. Complaints: 11.6 complaints per 100 members of Police staff, were received by Tayside Police at the end of the year. This is 2.4 less than the target of 14 and 4.6 complaints per 100 staff less than last year. Overall- of the 18 targets the force set, 8 of these were achieved.
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MAKING TAYSIDE SAFER
TAYSIDE POLICE HAS PUT STRUCTURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT THE FORCE’S POLICING STYLE DELIVERS OVER THE LONG TERM. THE AIM IS TO REDUCE CRIME IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY AND DELIVER SAFER COMMUNITIES, WHERE PEOPLE’S QUALITY OF LIFE IS MAINTAINED AND ENHANCED...
This enables the police to gather valuable information, which, through careful analysis, nurtures the National Intelligence Model in its function of targeting resources effectively to where they are needed most. The National Intelligence Model (NIM) was produced by the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS) to professionalise the intelligence discipline within law enforcement. Now implemented across the UK, it is acknowledged as the business model to deliver best practice in intelligence-led policing and law enforcement. By using the NIM effectively strategies can be introduced to tackle crime and criminals and indeed, all law enforcement issues – from organised crime to road safety. The model helps to identify new and emerging problems and provides the strategic and operational focus to deal with those problems. Daily tasking and co-ordinating meetings take place throughout the divisions in Tayside, where local issues are identified and analysed. From this position, front line managers are able to give full and accurate briefings to front line officers. Application of the National Intelligence Model, supported by a day to day focus on front line policing has resulted in significant improvements in detection rates since 2001-2002, when only 37% of overall crime was being detected in Tayside. Progress year on year is encouraging for police officers, staff and for the public. Annual statistical returns offer indicators as to how a force is performing and highlight current trends. When seeking to put in place strategies and procedures to tackle crime however, it is important to view the rises and falls of 12month comparable tables against a background of long term performance. Improvements must be evidenced over a number of years for a police force to identify good practice and ensure it is maintained. Furthermore, a long term view helps to establish where challenges lie ahead. Tayside Police applies a ruthless focus on where crimes occur and upon those who commit them. Since introducing the Tayside Policing Style in 2002, allied to the National Intelligence Model and a robust crime recording system, there has been a positive impact on reducing crime in Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross. The Tayside Policing Style puts the emphasis on high-visibility policing and officers taking ownership of their own beats. If a police force is to effectively tackle crime and disorder, it is critical that it has as many officers as possible on the street engaging with the public it serves.
Tayside Police supports front line policing and introduced the position of Lead Constable as a way of recognising that experienced officers based in the community are professionals in their own right. In this role they can assist in the training of less experienced officers to enhance the quality of service provided and help provide local solutions to local problems. Tayside Police is proactive. Gathering quality information and putting that data to use is not only of value for a specific incident but helps to apply longer-term strategies. This is demonstrated in the close working relationship with the three local authorities and other partners across the community planning agenda. The DUNcan anti-crime initiative in Dundee is a perfect example of agencies creating a co-ordinated strategy and developing it through the use of intelligence to address issues of crime and improve public safety. Its success is possible because each of the partners adopt some responsibility for tackling city centre crime and have a shared determination to see the campaign succeed. Partners include Tayside Police, Dundee City Council, Dundee City Centre Action Group, the BEACON Management Committee and Dundee Community Safety Partnership, as well as around 100 retailers. Shared information and responsibility for tackling local issues will also prove to be the making of the council employed
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19.5%
Increase in offences of Supply and Possession of controlled drugs over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
Community Safety Wardens, who provide the authorities with an extra-stratum of public engagement. The advent of the community warden will assist in identifying patterns of crime and disturbance in particular areas and will help to release officers to undertake core policing duties. This past year has seen the introduction of police constables provided via the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund. These are police officers whose sole remit centres on public engagement and being visible within the community. The areas they patrol are already seeing reductions in crime. Technology has a vitally important role to play in sustainable development and improvement. This past year saw the roll out of the Scottish Intelligence Database – a resource that will assist in gathering valuable information that can be shared among the eight Scottish forces.
However, fluctuations in annual statistics expose the fact that individual driver error and driver behaviour are often the determining factors as to whether the roads are perceived as safe or otherwise. Statistics are irrelevant to a grieving family, but they do reinforce Tayside Police’s determination to continue to educate all road users about their behaviour and responsibilities and rigorously enforce road traffic legislation. The people of Tayside are another great asset to the police service in its efforts to make Tayside’s communities safer. Through engagement with one another and sharing information the quality of life for all can be enhanced.
The Airwave communications system went live in Tayside earlier this year and brings considerable benefits to the individual officer and the force as a whole. A digital service, Airwave offers greater clarity and range than previous systems, as well as secure communications. With capabilities above and beyond any radio system previously used by the police, it facilitates communication across force borders and, over the long term, will prove to be a great asset in tackling crime. The Force has introduced the Virtual Contact Centre (VCC) aimed at increasing the force’s call-handling capabilities and enhancing communications between Tayside Police and the public Forensic science and crime scene investigations are areas that undoubtedly prove fascinating for large numbers of people. Certainly they are tools to be envied by our policing forebears as the scientific advances over recent years have provided the police service with the proverbial “silent witness”. What we must not take for granted are the professional skills required to provide the perfect alloy between traditional and modern policing methods. One of the police service’s greatest challenges is trying to ensure road safety. Tayside Police puts a great deal of resources into the enforcement and education of road users to ensure that people are in no doubt about their responsibilities, be that as drivers, passengers or pedestrians. There have been significant reductions in relation to numbers of people killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads in recent years and the force is confident that education and enforcement has played an important role in that.
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PLANNING FOR THE G8 SUMMIT
SCOTLAND HAS NEVER HOSTED A BIGGER INTERNATIONAL EVENT THAN THE G8 SUMMIT, WHICH TAKES PLACE IN PERTHSHIRE AT GLENEAGLES HOTEL IN JULY. SIMILARLY, THE COUNTRY’S POLICE SERVICE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN PLANNING AND DELIVERING AN OPERATION ON THIS SCALE...
Tayside Police Chief Constable John Vine, said: ‘‘I am delighted that it is coming to Tayside and have confidence that, through the hard work being invested by all involved in preparing for this event, we will deliver a safe and secure G8 Summit in 2005. ‘‘It is unlike any other event I have been involved with in my 23 years of police service. The key is sound, intelligence-led planning and, by working together across boundaries, we will ensure a safe and secure G8 Summit in Perthshire.’’ Planning for the annual gathering of G8 leaders began in Tayside in early 2004, long before the official announcement of the UK venue. Since that time, a preliminary tight-knit specialist team of Tayside Police officers has grown to include officers from across Scotland. The team has close liaison and co-operation with other forces and partner agencies across the UK.
KEY POINTS > 11.6% REDUCTION IN SLIGHT CASUALTIES AS A RESULT OF ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS OVER PERIOD 2003/04 TO 2004/05 > £290k EFFICIENCY SAVINGS REALISED UNDER YEAR 1 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SCOTLAND ACT > 26.3% REDUCTION IN CHILD CASUALTIES AS A RESULT OF ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS OVER PERIOD 2002/03 TO 2004/05
The sheer number of officers required to police the demands of the summit across Scotland and at the same time maintain the day to day policing requirements, means this is a mutual aid operation on an unprecedented scale. The UK police service is a vast resource of expertise, experience and professionalism and is being used to the full to provide a safe and secure summit for the world leaders and the community. At the same time peaceful protest will be facilitated. Planning requirements have included accommodation, catering and transport arrangements for thousands of police officers, whether for the Summit venue or elsewhere in Scotland. The needs of those involved in the summit itself and the estimated 3000 journalists expected to report on the political event, have also been assessed and appropriate arrangements made. There has been intense media interest in the security arrangements and the police service’s tactics and ability to cope with any protest activity or disruption. Clearly this has played a major part in the planning operation. Sophisticated security arrangements will be in place, supported by a heavy (but not heavy-handed) policing presence in the surrounding area. Given the global political nature of the G8 Summit, the provision of accurate intelligence is central to the success of the operation. Tayside officers, with colleagues from other forces, have formed an intelligence cell to evaluate any and all areas of potential risk or threat.
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Increase in detection rates for crimes of Vandalism over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
This is an international effort and it is critical that the police service has accurate intelligence and the appropriate contingency measures in place. By doing so Tayside Police can adopt an intelligence-led approach that will ensure there is neither over-reaction nor complacency. One of the most important considerations in planning for this event has been the need to work with residents in the rural areas surrounding Gleneagles Hotel, so they are as informed
as possible about what the G8 Summit will mean for them. From the outset Tayside Police felt it was vital that their needs and concerns were prioritised. Dedicated G8 community liaison officers were appointed to provide this link. This measure has been extremely useful in keeping people informed on events and has in turn provided the police with valuable information and intelligence.
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ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES
TAYSIDE POLICE STAFF WORK HARD ON A VAST RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT SHARE A COMMON PURPOSE TO MAKE TAYSIDE SAFER AND MAKE A LONG-TERM DIFFERENCE TO LEVELS OF CRIME AND QUALITY OF LIFE. POLICE OFFICERS AND SUPPORT STAFF ARE GUIDED IN THEIR EFFORTS BY THE FORCE’S KEY OBJECTIVES AND THE THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN...
Tayside Police set itself four key objectives for 2004-05, of reducing crime and disorder whilst increasing detection rates; improving public safety and the feeling of safety; listening to what our public and community partners have to say; and improving service delivery. These objectives re-state and reinforce the strategic plan’s longer term priorities of tackling crime and disorder, partnership working, communicating the role of the police, supporting our staff and improving the organisation. New developments have been introduced across the force area over the last 12 months and specific actions and initiatives have been raised locally within the divisions to target problems or grasp opportunities identified by ourselves, our partners and members of the public. Lead Constables – A Tayside Success
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > A big thank-you to your control room staff for attending to my anxious call from Johannesburg in South Africa when I couldn’t contact my elderly mother who lives alone in Dundee. Your operator calmly and professionally led me through the process and provided me with all the information I needed. Within 20 minutes, an officer had checked on my mother and I knew she was safe. The speed and dedication you displayed is admirable and I thank-you for putting my mind, some 5000 miles away, at rest. Keep up the good work. - JW, South Africa.
A review of the Lead Constable role, a post that for now remains unique to Tayside, was undertaken in 2004. Results showed that the initiative is popular with staff and successful, and has been well integrated into the structure of the Force. The post, for which officers receive a special priority payment, was created to recognise the valuable role of experienced officers on front line duties and present additional career opportunities for constables. The role of Lead Constable has led to better co-ordination of investigations, information sharing and communication between shifts. It also brings immediate supervision to an incident as it occurs, until such time that a senior or specialist officer takes charge. Lead Constables are vital to the development of probationary constables. Chief Constable John Vine said: “Uniform beat constables are specialists in their own right and must be valued accordingly. I would never discourage any of my officers from seeking promotion. But I also want to ensure there are clear career paths for those who remain as constables, so they are continuously developing their skills and sharing their depth of experience with others.” ‘‘Lead Constables can and do have a positive impact in their communities as they are committed to promoting standards of
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Increase in detections for Serious Violent Crime over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
service to other agencies and the public as well as maximising the contact that we have with the communities we serve.’’ This “first” for Tayside has been recognised by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and other forces are now considering this method of recognising the work of front line officers. Special Constables’ Financial Recognition Scheme Tayside Police implemented the Special Constables Financial Recognition pilot scheme on April 1, 2004, to recognise the valuable role that Special Constables fulfil and to enhance their commitment to supporting full-time colleagues.
Contracting out Prisoner Escort & Court Custody Services in Tayside As part of a national contract designed to release up to 300 Scottish police officers for core policing roles, Reliance Custodial Services took over prisoner escorting and court custody duties in Tayside in November 2004. In Tayside, the scheme has already led to a reduction in the amount of time officers spend in court, allowing them to concentrate on core policing activities. Tayside Police retains a presence within the court to assist in security and good order. The new arrangement has led to financial savings for the force and it is estimated that 13 extra officers are now available for core policing duties.
In all 110 Special Constables in Tayside were eligible for the scheme and, of that number, 77% opted to participate. They received an annual payment in return for committing to work an agreed number of duties. Between October 2002 and December 2003 Tayside Police had not recruited a single Special Constable due to a lack of applicants. Publicity surrounding this scheme has reversed that trend. In February last year, 18 applicants commenced as Specials and a further 36 applicants began training courses in October 2004 and January 2005. The scheme has transformed the effectiveness and resilience of the Special Constable complement in Tayside. From having too few applicants to hold a training course, there are now too many applicants for the available spaces on a course. Community Partners The Staff Development Unit is responsible for developing the careers and skills of all employees of Tayside Police. It also provides training for newly appointed Community Safety Wardens, who are employed by the local authority; to date, almost 50 wardens have been trained. The unit has provided training to Trading Standards officers in relation to court procedures, Scots Law and the interviewing of witnesses and suspects.
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HEADQUARTERS CRIME MANAGEMENT Targeting the Drug dealers Acting on intelligence received regarding the activities of drug dealers and an increasing supply of controlled drugs in the Perth area, Tayside Police mounted a year-long surveillance operation known as Operation Flogger to focus on drugs activities and bring those responsible to justice. Spearheaded by Tayside Police drugs squad, the operation involved the co-operation of the National Crime Squad and police officers from Merseyside Constabulary, who assisted when investigations uncovered links to Liverpool. By the end of this targeted operation, around two dozen people were arrested and dealt with by the courts, with sentences totalling more than 40 years being handed down.
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > We want to express our appreciation of the excellent service we received from Tayside Police when we reported our son missing. From our first contact with reception desk officers to the home visits by officers, at all times we were treated with the utmost respect, sympathy and kindness. – JL, Dundee. > A big thank-you for the excellent response when my car was stolen. The officers were first class! - BW, Dundee.
Drugs Squad officers are certain that Flogger has caused significant disruption to the supply of drugs in Perth and sent a clear signal south of the border that Tayside Police is extremely effective at targeting those who seek to profit from illicit drugs. In total, Operation Flogger recovered illegal drugs with a street value of almost half a million pounds – including cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy. In a separate intelligence-led operation in March, Tayside Police recovered two kilos of heroin from an address in Dundee, with an estimated street value of £330,000 – the largest single recovery of the drug in Tayside. A week earlier, officers had recovered heroin worth £150,000 during another raid in Dundee. Cocaine with a street value of £60,000 was also intercepted in Dundee in December, before it could reach the city’s streets. Not all recoveries are based entirely upon intelligence-led policing. In February, police officers in Angus recovered cannabis with an estimated street value of £75,000, whilst carrying out road traffic related enquiries on the A90 Dundee to Forfar road. Each recovery is good news and vindicates the hard work that Tayside Police puts into tackling the menace of illicit drugs. But they also give some indication of the prevalence of drug dealing and misuse in society.
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Reduction in housebreaking over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
The Protection of Children and Young People All children and young people have the fundamental right to protection from all forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation. When children and young people do face a risk of harm, trained officers from Tayside Police Family Protection Units become involved and investigate. Tayside Police takes a holistic approach to child protection, with the focus being as much on prevention as investigation.
Emergency and Operational Planning Officers tested the readiness of the Tayside emergency services and NHS Tayside to respond to a deliberate chemical attack. In excess of 80 pseudo-casualties were ‘‘treated and decontaminated’’ at the Dundee Harbour exercise site, with a further 20 role-players attending at Ninewells Hospital during the mock incident in May 2004. Ultimately the exercise was invaluable in experience gained and lessons learned for the emergency services.
Detective Sergeant Dougie Gray of the Family Protection Unit said: ‘‘Child protection is not only the responsibility of those who carry out the investigative work. It is everybody’s business. Tayside Police aims at creating an overall awareness amongst its entire staff. We are also working hard with our partners in other agencies and the Child Protection Communities of Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross to reach out to communities to ensure this message prevails.’’ In Dundee, police officers are co-located with social work and health colleagues, where they are involved in a national project to explore the benefits of carrying out visually recorded interviews of child witnesses onto DVD. Dundee is only one of two sites in Scotland involved in this area of work, which is being carried out in conjunction with the Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration. It is anticipated that a similar co-located specialist unit in Arbroath, Angus will be fully operational by June 2005. HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT Emergency planning Through the Regional Emergency Co-ordinating and Planning group, members of the emergency services in Tayside regularly train and practice their responses to all manner of major incidents including natural disasters and accidents. Such operations both enhance resilience and joint working and ensure that the emergency services are well prepared for any eventuality. Whilst some scenarios may be shocking to the public, it is vital that the emergency services enact their various roles in these exercises, so that everyone is best equipped to respond should a real life situation occur.
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The Police Search Team The team responded to more than 250 call outs in 2004-05, to incidents ranging from house searches to a murder investigation in Dundee’s Rosebank Street. Much of their work was in assisting the Drugs Squad, including operations under the Safer Scotland Initiative where, through focused and co-ordinated action, they achieved a 99.3% drug recovery rate. Dog Section As part of the Patrol Support Group, the dog section has achieved notable success during 2004-2005 through operational support and training events. The dog section presently has five general-purpose police dogs (all German Shepherds), four of which are trained in weapons recovery. It also has four drugs detection dogs and one explosives search dog. A new addition to the Tayside Police “armoury” for combating illicit drugs is the passive scanning drugs detection dog. Introduced this year, this dog can seek out drugs being carried by people in busy urban environments such as pubs, clubs and at major events and is now being used throughout the Force area. Safer Scotland A national eight-week campaign, which ran from mid October to early December 2004 where Tayside Police was extremely proactive at tackling underage drinking, vandalism, knife crime and anti-social behaviour.
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > What a wonderful ambassador your officer is to Tayside Police. He was thoughtful, kind, considerate and helpful in every way – he is a great asset to the police Force. - DL, Blairgowrie.
During the period almost 1100 crimes of vandalism were reported accounting for more than £170,000 in damage to property. At the same time almost 200 crimes of vandalism were detected and more than 470 people reported for their actions. Tayside police officers undertook more than 3000 visits to licensed premises during the eight weeks and 24 persons under the age of 18 and more than 80 adults were found drinking in a public place. At the same time, more than 960 litres of alcohol were seized.
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Reduction in car crime over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
In relation to knife crime, officers carried out almost 3750 searches, 34 knife crimes were reported and detected. Eighteen knives were seized, along with 12 other weapons. The campaign helped to make Taysideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets safer and sent a clear warning to people who choose to become involved in this type of behaviour that their actions will not be tolerated.
Two Firearms Enquiry Officers are attached to Western Division, working with the two existing Firearms Enquiry Officers in Perth. The other officer is assisting the two existing FEOs and a police officer in Eastern Division. Central Division has one existing FEO.
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The additional officers have proved to be valuable assets, with 940 enquiries handled by the Force area from January to April.
The Force Change Programme
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Change is driven within Tayside Police via internal inspections, audits and reviews and by external sources such as new legislation, Government initiatives and HMIC inspections.
Better Neighbourhood Services Fund Officers
The Change Programme ensures that change is well planned and that any potential impact or risk to the organisation is considered fully beforehand. Updated on a monthly basis with reports presented to the Force Executive along with any new business that needs to be considered, the Change Programme is available to staff on the Force Intranet. Business areas that have populated the programme over the last year include Airwave, the Virtual Contact Centre, the Bichard Enquiry, VIPER (Video Identification Parade) and Fixed Penalty Notices for Disorder.
Tayside Police has received Scottish Executive funding for two Better Neighbourhood Services (BSNF) officers - community based police constables â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who work hand in hand with existing beat and liaison officers. Constable Sandra Hutton is based in Kirkton, while Constable Colin Milne patrols the Hilltown area of Dundee. There are clear indications that, working with their colleagues and other agencies, both officers are having a positive impact within their communities. Their respective beats have seen a more than 10% reduction in crimes per thousand in the last year against a city wide reduction of 3%.
The success of the process depends on change being identified at an early stage to assist with strategic planning. Staff are encouraged to contact the change co-ordinator with any information on current projects or significant changes to working practices. Firearms Enquiry Officers To cope with demand and to reduce the burden of firearms legislation enquiries on beat officers, Tayside Police employed three new members of support staff on fixed term contracts to act as Firearms Enquiry Officers. Changes in legislation in 1995 which increased the period of validity for firearm and shotgun certificates from three to five years led to fluctuations in the numbers of certificates due for renewal each year. The highest numbers of requests for certificate renewals are anticipated in 2005 through to 2007.
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Intelligence indicates that the fear of crime in both areas has also reduced, particularly during the hours of darkness. Indeed indications are that the fear of crime in Kirkton has fallen by almost 20%. Community safety has been enhanced by the installation of white lighting, shed alarms and light timers, in addition to extra CCTV coverage and dedicated police patrols. Both Sandra and Colin have undertaken joint community patrols with Tayside Fire Brigade to talk to residents with a view to identifying and reducing potential fire risks and dangers. In the Hilltown area the police and fire service visited schools to highlight safety issues. Details are published in the community’s BNSF newsletters and these are distributed throughout Kirkton and Hilltown. Labour Party Conference
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > I (am writing to you to) commend the actions of all the officers involved in this operation…It seems to me that this case is a good example of routine police work resulting in the apprehension of serious criminals…Please convey my own appreciation and admiration at the professional manner in which they conducted themselves on this occasion. - The Right Honourable Lord Hardie (after presiding over a Drugs Trial at Forfar High Court in December 2004) > Thank-you very much for your kindness and support and helping me through a very difficult time. - CS, Perth.
The Caird Hall in Dundee was the venue for the Scottish Labour Party Conference in March and an extensive policing operation ensured the delegates safety. VIP delegates to the event included the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown. The event coincided with a parade to Welcome Home the Black Watch from duties in Iraq and a protest march by the Scottish Coalition for Justice not War. In total, 11 organised demonstrations were held to coincide with the party conference as well as more than 20 fringe events. The weekend passed without incident, no arrests were necessary, and Tayside Police expressed thanks to Dundee’s residents and shopkeepers for their patience and understanding. Admirable DUNCAN. In February 2005, the multi-agency anticrime project DUNCAN succeeded in being granted its first court order, which resulted in a persistent offender being barred from 70 stores in Dundee. The DUNdee Co-ordinated Anticrime Network (DUNCAN) is helping to make Dundee City Centre a safer place to live, shop, work and socialise and sets an excellent example to other Scottish cities.
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Reduction in youths causing annoyance calls over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
Tayside Police works with DUNCAN on a daily basis and the scheme has support from Dundee City Council, Dundee City Centre Action Group, the BEACON Management Committee and the Dundee Community Safety Partnership.
Within the last year a Scottish Executive report on Prostitution in Scotland noted street prostitution in Dundee had declined steeply over the last two decades and indicated that this trend could be attributed to firm policing.
As part of the scheme, information including photographs of known offenders, is stored and circulated, ultimately leading to exclusion notices being served on persistent criminals. DUNCAN facilitates police backup during incidents, via the scheme’s radio link, through which fellow retailers can also contact one another.
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Councillor Joe Morrow, Dundee City Council economic development convener said: “People in this city should enjoy the right to shop and go about their business in a safe and secure environment, and that is what DUNCAN aims to achieve. This first ASBO (Anti Social Behaviour Order) is a clear signal to those intent on committing crime that it will not be tolerated and every means will be used to clamp down on offenders.” Indeed, in proving successful in cutting incidents of crime and reducing the fear of crime, Dundee became one of only two Scottish cities to have attained the British Retail Consortium’s prestigious Safer Shopping Award. The Scottish Executive now hopes to use DUNCAN as a model for the rest of the country.
Operation Dry Up 2004 Police in Angus continue to tackle the problems caused by underage drinking. Alcohol abuse amongst young people regularly leads to acts of anti-social behaviour such as vandalism, littering, violence and disorder. Equally worrying is the physical and moral danger to which our young people are exposed when they drink to excess. There are a number of longer-term health risks associated with alcohol abuse, such as alcohol poisoning and addiction. During May, Eastern Division Police Officers launched Operation Dry Up 2004. Between the launch and September 2004, more than 400 litres of alcohol were confiscated from youths throughout the Angus area and several irresponsible adults were reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with the supply of alcohol to those under the age of 18 years.
DUNCAN has a membership of more than 100 businesses, including about 80 retailers in the city. They provide information on offenders and incidents, which can be shared among members and assists in tracking persistent offenders. In 2004, DUNCAN expanded its influence into the city’s night-time economy, recruiting bars and nightclubs to the campaign and extended its reach to take in shopping areas outwith the city centre. Tackling residents concerns about prostitution Residents in a particular area of Dundee raised concerns with Tayside Police about an apparent increase in prostitution last summer. As a result the force increased uniformed and plainclothes patrols in the Blackscroft and Broughty Ferry Road areas and a number of people were reported. In addition, local liaison officers and the area Procurator Fiscal met with residents to assure them that positive action was being taken.
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Angus secondary school pupils took part in a competition to design a poster and Christmas card. The poster which highlighted the dangers of alcohol consumption was distributed through licensed premises. A further purge, as a part of the Safer Scotland campaign in late 2004, saw a further 180 litres of alcohol recovered from children and subsequently disposed of. Over 400 visits were made by police officers to licensed premises and a further 200 to known drinking dens – where children and young people gather to consume alcohol. Royal Visit Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited Arbroath, Forfar, Kirriemuir and Brechin in July. The Royal Party undertook successful walkabouts in Forfar and Kirriemuir and the policing arrangements, not least the work of Sergeant Jim Christie, were complimented by a number of people.
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > We cannot thank Tayside Police enough for the care, advice and assistance you have provided to us in our recent predicament. The service has been second to none and my whole family will always be grateful. - MR, Dundee. > I was very impressed with the communications provided by your officers and by their energy and diligence in investigating the break-in to my home. They also recovered a number of items from my antique collection. Well done and thank-you! - IS, Dundee.
“I am writing to thank Eastern Division of Tayside Police and Special Branch for all the work they put into making the visit to Angus on July 1, 2004, by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh such a resounding success. I know full well the burden such a visit places on the police and can well imagine the hours of work involved in planning for security on the day. I must say I am really impressed as, knowing just how many measures had been put in place, one could embark upon the day feeling totally confident and relaxed, yet the police presence was never too obvious or intimidating. Sincere thanks for the meticulous planning for the event and to all members of the force for their splendid support on the day.” – Georgiana Osborne, Lord-Lieutenant for Angus. Chernobyl Children Eastern Division was delighted and privileged to welcome 14 youngsters from Belarus and their local host families to Divisional HQ in Forfar in July for a day of fun and games. The children came to Angus through Chernobyl Children Life Line for a break from the poverty and deprivation that followed the Chernobyl disaster. It’s estimated that a month’s break for a child in the UK can add at least two years to their life expectancy by boosting their immune system.
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Reduction in noise nuisance calls over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
Mobile CCTV In 2004, police in Eastern Division took delivery of a new Mobile CCTV Unit, which is used throughout the Angus area for the prevention and detection of crime and to improve community safety.
Work is underway to include more languages within the next edition of the brochure, which will be distributed throughout the Tayside Force area.
The van is an invaluable tool for the gathering of intelligence in areas that have been identified as having particular ongoing problems. It has been effective in dealing with anti-social behaviour issues in all of the Angus towns, as well as monitoring traffic issues, such as irresponsible parking outside schools which can endanger the most vulnerable members of the community Safety Advice for Foreign Workers Every year, around 10,000 foreign workers, mainly students from European countries and beyond visit Tayside seeking work in farming communities during the fruit picking and other peak farm labour periods. Many head to the Angus area. Tayside Police was concerned that many of them had a limited awareness of Scottish life, including road safety, legal driving documentation and personal security. Two foreign students have been fatally injured in road accidents in Angus in the past three years. Many others have come to police attention by committing driving offences, or as victims of crimes and exploitation. In 2004, Eastern Division Community Safety Unit, in partnership with Angus Council and Tayside Fire Brigade, produced a brochure containing advice on road safety, illegal drugs and fire safety. Assisted by the Dundee Translation and Interpretation Service, the brochure contains useful contacts and information in English, Russian, Czechoslovakian and Polish, these being the most widely used languages by visiting workers. Brochures have been distributed throughout the Angus farming community and Angus Council leisure centres and libraries.
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WESTERN DIVISION Operation Applecart In June, Western Division teamed up with Perth & Kinross Council to tackle the problem of underage drinking. Operation Applecart was designed to provide licensees with information and training to help counter young people buying alcohol or older customers purchasing alcohol for under-18s. Under age drinking hot spots were targeted as a part of the initiative and diversionary projects were established to offer healthier alternatives to under-age drinking. Thrillseekers
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > Thank-you for all your help and support after our sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tragic accident. You guided us through a very traumatic and upsetting time which such understanding and sympathy. It was very much appreciated. - LW, Brechin. > To the police officers who carried my two sons to safety during the landslides on the A9, I cannot thank you enough. - SM, Pitlochry.
A prime example of diversionary and preventative measures to tackle youth offending and anti-social behaviour is the Thrillseekers project and it has been extremely effective in improving quality of life in the community. Thrillseekers is a successful diversion scheme for young people, which has ran for over two years in Western Division. It began in Blairgowrie, but in the past 12 months has been rolled out to Perth, Crieff and Aberfeldy. The initiative offers various sporting and cultural activities on Friday nights and was started by the local police with support from community safety and community liaison officers. Since the introduction of the initiative youth calls in Blairgowrie on Friday evenings have shown a dramatic decrease. Kick It Kick Off Similarly, this football initiative, aimed at promoting a healthy and crime-free lifestyle to youngsters was launched in Perth in March. Aimed at 11 to 15 year olds, the project is a joint initiative between Tayside Police, St Johnstone Football Club and Perth & Kinross Council. T in the Park 2004 Tens of thousands of music lovers flocked to Balado in July for the annual T in the Park festival. Crowd numbers increased on 2003â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s figures and, whilst sunshine may have been in short supply, a carnival atmosphere prevailed as revellers enjoyed the event. The occasion passed without serious incident, although police officers did make 66 arrests over the course of the weekend for a range of offences.
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Fewer workplace accidents reported to Health and Safety Executive over period 2002/03 to 2004/05
Deluge precipitates A9 landslide Scotland is no stranger to summer rain but day after day of torrential rain in August resulted in some the worst flooding in recent years. Indeed, the weather was so extreme that it felled trees, saw people evacuated from their homes and caused land slips â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most notably on the A9 Perth to Inverness road near to Dunkeld. Several cars were trapped as tens of thousands of tonnes of mud and debris cascaded on to the main arterial route, closing it to all vehicles heading north and south. Residents in rural Perthshire, most notably in Bankfoot and more than 100 people from Aberfeldy Caravan Site, were evacuated as the River Tay burst its banks. Tayside Police, BEAR Scotland, Perth & Kinross Council, The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and Northern Constabulary, worked closely over several days to manage the impact of the appalling conditions on the local communities and motorists. When the weather passed and the road re-opened, the authorities were pleased to report that no one was injured as a consequence of the downpour. Exercise Scottish Hawk A military exercise gave Tayside Police search teams an excellent opportunity to work closely with the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently established Civil Contingencies Reaction Force (CCRF) in Highland Perthshire over three days in September 2004. Undertaken near to the A9 Perth to Inverness road, between Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie, the exercise provided participants with valuable learning and experience. Considerable benefit was gained by all concerned. From a public perspective the event passed without incident, but not without notice. Not surprising given that Scottish Hawk involved a significant military presence comprising personnel, vehicles and helicopters, as well as police officers from Tayside Police and Northern Constabulary.
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ROADS POLICING UNIT Tayside Police is involved in a range of activities designed at reducing death and serious injury on the region’s roads. The simple fact is that while long term trends point to a reduction in road casualties and fatalities in Tayside, each and every serious collision has tragic consequences for those directly and indirectly involved. A great many accidents could be avoided, or their severity greatly reduced, if drivers took care at all times and always adhered to road traffic regulations. Each division in Tayside has a dedicated road-policing unit operating 24 hours a day. Along with section officers, they patrol the region’s roads on a daily basis as well as participating in high-profile initiatives, which are aimed at reducing accidents and educating drivers about their responsibilities. National Campaigns
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > Your officers made a difficult situation much easier. They are a credit to the uniform. - MF, London. > Thank-you for helping me when I lost my motorcycle helmet. My husband and I love Scotland and now we love Tayside Police! - ML, Germany. > Your officers were kind, sympathetic, understanding, and efficient. They are a credit to your Force. – DM, Forfar.
April 1 once again saw the national “Fools Speed” campaign, which saw the police target sites where accidents had occurred previously as well as areas, such as schools and playgrounds, where children come and go. In the 24-hour period, 304 motorists were detected speeding, 240 of those in built up areas. Evidence, if any were needed, that some motorists need to be made aware of the potential consequences of their selfish actions. The Festive Road Safety Campaign, a national enforcement programme, identified individuals who choose to risk their own lives and that of others. During the month-long initiative, a total of 63 drivers were detected exceeding the legal drink-drive limit whilst behind the wheel of a car. More than 730 seatbelt offences were detected and 1010 were detected speeding. Legislation banning the use of mobile phones whilst driving continues to be enforced. A year after Tayside became the first force in the UK to charge a person under this new legislation in December 2003, well over 1000 other people have been detected for the same offence.
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Reduction in working days lost due to accidents over period 2002/3 to 2004/05
A multi agency approach Road safety and the enforcement of legislation on our roads is not a matter for the police alone. The road policing unit works closely with other organisations, such as the local authorities, the Driver and Vehicle Licence Agency (DVLA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), Customs and Excise, and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on various enforcement and educational activities. In June, Tayside teamed up with the DVLA in a major clampdown against road tax cheats to help tackle the estimated 12,000 unlicensed vehicles in the region.
Tayside Police was acutely aware that road safety education has traditionally been targeted at the young and that there was very little in the way of advice and information for older road users – drivers or pedestrians. With a background of almost 150 people over the age of 50 being injured on Tayside’s roads between April and December 2004, the road safety officers undertook a series of older adult road safety awareness days throughout Tayside, offering participants the opportunity to test their eyesight and reactions.
Reaching every road user Tayside Police road safety officers in Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross work with the education authorities and independent agencies to provide information and advice to all road users, but with an emphasis on the more vulnerable members of the road using community – including children and pensioners. Initiatives include car seat checking clinics, presentations to parentcraft classes, nurseries and primary schools and pedestrian and cycle training and education for youngsters – for example the Be Safe Be Seen initiative and the annual induction of Junior Road Safety Officers at schools throughout the region. The checking of child car seats has proved both popular and enlightening. With fewer than 8% of all car seats checked in Tayside being fitted correctly. It is hoped that parents will learn to take the extra effort to ensure their precious cargo is travelling safely. The road safety officers have input into the road safety education of secondary school children and help to facilitate theatre tours into schools. Theatre productions find an audience beyond secondary education as shown by the success of the Urban Roadeo Theatre Tour, run in conjunction with the Scottish Road Safety Campaign and aimed at raising road safety awareness amongst senior drivers. In July Tayside Police launched a leaflet – How Does Your Health Affect Your Driving? Funded by the Force and the three local authorities, the leaflet is designed to make motorists aware of how various medical conditions or advancing age can affect a person’s ability to drive.
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LISTENING TO OUR STAFF: THE FORCE INTRODUCED SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLANS IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, AIMED AT ENCOURAGING STAFF TO HAVE A SAY IN HOW THEIR DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION IN TAYSIDE POLICE COULD MAKE IMPROVEMENTS...
The annual service improvement plans are an intrinsic part of the Change Programme. They encourage staff to discuss and comment on opportunities for improving working practice. It gives them the chance to suggest where they think changes can be made for the better and helps identify ways in which work can be carried our more efficiently and effectively whether within the service or in its delivery to the public. Plans take internal views and force objectives into account and are updated quarterly. Inspections and Reviews The Business Change & Improvement Department within Headquarters Division undertook five comprehensive inspections during 2004-05 in relation to: Productions and Lost & Found Property; a Review of the Role of Lead Constable; Standard Prosecution Report Submission Process; a Review of the Youth Justice Pilot; and a Review of Medacs (the police surgeon service).
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > I must convey my gratitude to the efficient, sympathetic and methodical way in which your officer dealt with my situation. He kept me informed every step of the way and gave invaluable advice. - DD, Carnoustie.
From these, well over 100 recommendations for change have been made and these are being progressed for full implementation by the end of this year. Internal inspections are designed to demonstrate the Forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effectiveness in fulfilling its commitment to continuous improvement and providing user focused cost effective services. In this regard, inspections during 2004-05 have led to significant financial and efficiency savings. IDEAS t.y.
> Thanks to the officers who visited our nursery. The children thoroughly enjoyed your talk. Most of them now want to be police officers! - CF, Scone. > To your two heroes. Thank-you for all your kindness. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GM, Monifieth.
The force suggestion scheme IDEAS t.y. continues to show that ideas from staff do bring rewards in encouraging innovation and improving areas of our work. Successful suggestions receive a modest financial reward, which are outweighed by the cost and efficiency savings provided to the Force. Over the course of the last year 159 suggestions were submitted of which 16 were adopted by the Force. 12 of these suggestions were deemed worthy of recognition by way of a financial reward to the authors of the suggestions.
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Reduction in disturbance calls over period 2002/3 to 2004/5
Over the last 12 months, ideas adopted by Tayside Police have included • A new aide memoir providing officers with guidance on updating crime reports for recovered stolen vehicles. • A complainer’s incident log for use by Community Liaison Officers has been introduced, initially in Downfield Police Office, Dundee, to help evaluate and tackle repeat and persistent issues. This allows officers to deal with antisocial problems in a more focused way to the benefit of the customer. Work on an automated IDEAS t.y. system for the Force intranet is now at an advanced stage. Building on our success The most obvious improvements often come in the physical evidence of building refurbishment and development. In keeping with the force’s commitment to best value,
continuous improvement and cost effective services, Eastern Division has centralised prisoner processing and custody arrangements at Arbroath Police Office. The public enquiry area has been upgraded to accommodate disabled users and the charge bar has been redeveloped to manage two custodies at the same time. The cellblock has been extended to provide an additional six cells and secure interview facilities. Furthermore, with the introduction of civilian custody care assistants and increased supervision, prisoner care and management has been greatly enhanced. By creating the single custody unit at Arbroath, four police constables have returned to core beat duties within the Angus communities. At Western Division Headquarters in Perth the old control room, which was situated on the ground floor, has been transformed into three new meeting rooms. The former meeting room on the building’s first floor has been converted into office space.
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DEVELOPING THE ORGANISATION
EVERY ADVANCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES THE POLICE’S ABILITY TO DETECT CRIMES THAT IN THE PAST MAY HAVE GONE UNDETECTED...
It should not be presumed that forensic science can take the place of good old fashioned detective work, but modern advances in this area ensure that evidence gathered from a crime scene is more conclusive than ever before. The laboratory’s reputation for excellence as a forensic science service provider to Tayside, Fife and Central Scotland Police, as well as local Procurators Fiscal and as a supplier to all Scottish forces through the DNA database continues to grow. Indeed, the resource has rapidly outgrown its facilities at Tayside Police HQ. Towards the end of 2004, the Scottish Executive agreed to the development of a business case to provide a custom designed and built forensic laboratory. Once established, the new Common Police Forensic Science Service will provide a wide range of forensic services, as well as specialising in DNA related services for all of Scotland and other countries. It is also intended that the building will house other related services such as the Scottish Fingerprint Service. Tayside first for web-kiosks
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > We are sure your officer does not feel that he did anything special that day but we want him to know that he did. One of the worst days of our lives, a day we will never forget, he helped us get through it. He made a difference. He brought comfort when we felt despair, calm in a time of upheaval and compassion in our hour of grief. We will always remember him. – TM, Arbroath.
Technology plays a major part in policing today and, in 2005, Tayside Police became the first Force in Scotland to introduce web kiosks in key areas in Dundee, Perthshire and Angus. The BT kiosks offer access to the Tayside Police web-site and those of our partner agencies - Dundee City Council, Angus Council, Perth and Kinross Council, NHS Tayside, and Dundee University – at the touch of a screen. They are located in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Perth Royal Infirmary, Stracathro Hospital, Dundee University Student Union, Arbroath Leisure Centre and The Famous Grouse Experience visitor centre at Crieff. Significant progress has already been made by Tayside Police in developing a range of e-services and on-line information – not least with the web-site, which was re-designed and upgraded at the start of 2005. The next stage of development is to enable free and easy access to local communities. The Tayside Police website allows visitors to apply for jobs, report minor crimes, and gain important information about the services provided by the Force.
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Reduction in all incidents of disorder over period 2002/2 to 2004/5
It is not the intention for the kiosks to compete with telephone or face-to-face contact with police officers. Instead they are a complementary way of doing business, enhancing choice and maximising access to the services provided by Tayside Police.
CIGNA operates an absence management facility and on-site occupational health services aimed at helping staff to regain health and fitness, and providing a holistic approach to healthcare.
Copperplate
As a result of health and safety measures introduced in the last three years, Tayside Police has seen –
The staff magazine has been published regularly for a number of years in paper form with the aim of providing news and information on developments within Tayside Police and highlighting issues of interest. This year Copperplate stepped up several gears undergoing a facelift before being published monthly in paper and electronic form. The magazine now reaches a far wider audience being available in hard copy, on the Force Intranet and is accessible to the public on the Tayside Police website. Airwave
• A 23.2% reduction in workplace accidents • A 61.2% reduction in days lost due to accidents • A 25% reduction in accidents required to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive • A 13.5% reduction in days lost to sickness absence of police officers • A 11.6% reduction in days lost to sickness absence of support staff
In March Tayside Police switched to Airwave, a new digital radio communications system. Airwave is providing all forces in the UK with a national communications system that is both secure and effective and which aims to increase staff safety and improve both the clarity and range of transmissions. All Airwave radios have a technological capability that goes far beyond the boundaries of the traditional police radio. As well as providing radio communications, the Airwave network can carry computer data, which in the future could enable fingerprint recognition, video pictures and fax data. Extensive planning, preparation and training has been required at all levels in order to introduce the new service. It represents a significant financial investment by the force of over £9 million over a 15-year contract. A Clean Bill of Health The recruitment of occupational health care providers CIGNA has been linked to significantly reduced sickness absence figures for both police officers and support staff. The healthcare programme has led to a reduction in the numbers of employees leaving the force on health grounds.
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DEVELOPING THE ORGANISATION CONT...
improvement, additional information was added to the Tayside Police Race Equality Scheme (RES) in October. The revised RES is available on the Force website and on request. Equality Tayside Police endeavours to ensure that its workforce is as representative of the local population as is possible and there is continuing effort in relation to the recruitment of ethnic minority staff. There has been a small but steady increase in the number of such police officers and support staff, however, there is a longterm strategy and further work has been set out for the future. The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act in relation to employment also provides the force with the momentum to recruit from a wider range of good quality applicants.
Diversity The Force published a three-year Diversity Action Plan in October 2004 which aims to ensure that issues in relation to age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation are considered in all aspects of Tayside Police’s dual role of public service provider and employer of choice.
Tayside Police played a major role in developing the Gender Agenda for Scotland - a document that sets out the strategy and action plan for ensuring that all employment policies, practices and procedures are fairly designed and implemented. The Tayside Women’s Development Forum ran three successful open days in September in the force area to provide staff with the opportunity to obtain information on issues such as flexible working, health and training and development.
Scotland has a socially diverse, multi ethnic and culturally rich society. Tayside Police treats individuals and communities sensitively and in accordance with their particular needs (be they matters of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation). It is important to adopt a flexible attitude and approach that gives an appreciation of and respect for an individual’s differing needs. Tayside Police proactively promotes equality and diversity in all areas of the force to assist us in the roles of employers and public service providers. In the past year Tayside Police has civilianised the post of communities co-ordinator whose role is to liaise with the diverse communities within the Force area. Following positive reviews by the Commission for Racial Equality and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and, in furtherance of the Force’s commitment to continuous
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
HOW POLICING IS FUNDED IN TAYSIDE
CRIME SUPPORT
OPERATIONS
7% 6%
PENSIONS
CENTRAL
22%
20% 13%
16% CORPORATE SUPPORT
Tayside Joint Police Board approved a net budget of £73.885 million for the financial year 2004/2005. After making adjustments for non-Grant Aided Expenditure (GAE) items the budget was in line with the GAE settlement for the force. Most of this money comes from central government by way of specific police grant paid directly to the Board and from revenue support grant paid to the constituent councils. Certain categories of costs within the budget are non grant earning and these costs are met in full from the council tax. These however form only a small part of the budget. Included within the budget of £73.885 million was 100%
EASTERN
16% WESTERN
grant funding provided by the Scottish Executive of £66,000 for ports policing and £119,000 specifically for Airwave Communications System. The approved budget for 2005/2006 is £79.231 million. The Board also approved a capital investment programme of £2.703 million for 2004/2005. This programme includes provision to purchase vehicles, laboratory and IT equipment, Airwave Communications System and to carry out building work throughout the force area.
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STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
DURING 2004-05 THE BOARD ADOPTED A LOCAL CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE...
- continued improvement in sickness absence - engaging with our communities and other stakeholders on a regular basis - monitoring performance against Force targets and objectives and ensuring performance management remains a priority - underpinning our best value programme by introducing service improvement plans for each division / department - maintaining robust finance monitoring arrangements - addressing risks/improvements arising from internal and external audits and inspections - monitoring standards of conduct and reporting to the Board as appropriate.
During 2004-05 the Board adopted a Local Code of Corporate Governance. I am responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Code on behalf of the Board and part of this responsibility extends to reviewing and reporting annually on compliance and effectiveness in practice of the Code. In addition, the Chief Internal Auditor is required independently to review our corporate governance arrangements and report each year to the Board. A schedule has been produced which demonstrates how the Force discharges the principles of the Code across its divisions and departments under each of the five dimensions: • Community Focus • Service Delivery Arrangements • Structure and Processes • Risk Management and Internal Controls • Standards of Conduct During 2004-05 the Force underlined its commitment to corporate governance in a number of ways, most notably by: - setting and publishing challenging performance targets in pursuit of improved service delivery and meeting or performing well in each of those areas
In addition, I have put in place arrangements to ensure departmental management, on an ongoing basis, review their internal financial control procedures. I recognise however there are a number of aspects of the Code which are not yet in place or need further development. The more material areas where work will take place in 200506 are: - completion of a risk register and development of embedded risk management - further dissemination of anti-fraud strategies and confidential reporting arrangements - review of the Financial Regulations
PUBLIC APPRECIATION > The force as a whole responded to the incident with speed and the back up was excellent GS/Broughty Ferry > We appreciate the consideration shown by your officers and thank you for the wonderful training your organisation gives them - PS/Australia
Accepting that further work needs to be undertaken in 200506 to achieve full compliance with the Local Code, I am satisfied, based on statements and reports prepared by the Chief Officers of the Force and Chief Internal Auditor that our corporate governance arrangements are adequate and operating effectively. Steps will be taken over the coming year to address outstanding matters and enhance our corporate governance arrangements.
J D Vine Chief Constable
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION
THE MEASUREMENT OF OUR SUCCESS
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION POLICE RANK PROFILE (as at 31 March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
RANK Chief Constable Deputy Chief Constable Assistant Chief Constable Chief Superintendent Superintendent Chief Inspector Inspector Sergeant Constable TOTALS Promoted Posts Special Constables
TOTAL FEMALE 1 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 8 2 16 2 47 2 152 10 900 235 1131 251 231 16 122 29
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.00 12.50 4.26 6.58 26.11 22.19 6.93 23.77
MALE 1 1 1 5 6 14 45 142 665 880 215 93
% 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 75.00 87.50 95.74 93.42 73.89 77.81 93.07 76.23
ETHNIC
MALE MINORITY
% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.11 0.09 0 0.82
1 1 0 1
ETHNIC
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.44 0.35 0 2.46
4 4 0 3
COMMENTS: Since 31 March 2004, the number of minority ethnic special constables has increased by 1 to 4 (3.3%), with 1 female special constable and 3 male special constables. Since 31 March 2004, the total number of special constables has increased by 12 to 122. The total number of female special constables has increased by 5 to 29 (23.8%), whilst the total number of male special constables has increased by 7 to 93 (76.2%).
SUPPORT STAFF PROFILE (as at 31 March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
GRADE Chief Officers Professional Technical Administrative Clerical Other TOTALS
TOTAL FEMALE 2 1 65 33 72 30 256 187 217 150 78 52 690 453
% 50.00 50.77 41.67 73.05 69.12 66.67 65.65
MALE 1 32 42 69 67 26 237
% 50.00 49.23 58.33 26.95 30.88 33.33 34.35
ETHNIC 0 2 0 1 0 0 3
MALE MINORITY
% 0.00 3.08 0.00 0.39 0.00 0.00 0.43
ETHNIC 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
% 0.00 0.00 1.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14
COMMENTS: Since 31 March 2004, there has been an increase of Support Staff from 646 (428 female, 218 male) to 690 (453 female, 237 male). The number of minority ethnic support staff remains unchanged at 4 (0.6%), with 3 female support staff and 1 male support staff. The number of support staff chief officers remains the same at 2 (1 female, 1 male), there are no minority ethnic staff within this grade. The number of professional grade support staff has increased from 60 (30 female, 30 male) to 65 (33 female. 32 male), there are 2 minority ethnic females within this grade. The number of technical grade support staff has increased from 66 (27 female, 39 male) to 72 (30 female, 42 male), there is 1 minority ethnic male within this grade. The number of administrative grade support staff has increased from 218 (162 female, 56 male) to 256 (187 female, 69 male), there is 1 minority ethnic female within this grade. The number of clerical grade support staff has decreased from 218 (151 female, 67 male) to 217 (150 female, 67 male), there are no minority ethnic staff within this grade. The number of other grade support staff has decreased from 82 (57 female, 25 male) to 78 (52 female, 26 male), there are no minority ethnic staff within this grade.
POLICE SERVICE PROFILE (as at 31 March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
LENGTH OF SERVICE Under 2 years’ service 2-5 years’ service 6-10 years’ service 11-15 years’ service 16-20 years’ service 21-25 years’ service 26-30 years’ service 30 years’ plus service TOTALS
TOTAL % 9.28 105 189 16.71 231 20.42 190 16.80 166 14.68 122 10.79 121 10.70 7 0.62 1131 100.00
FEMALE 34 69 67 53 17 6 5 0 251
% 32.38 36.51 29.00 27.89 10.24 4.92 4.13 0.00 22.19
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MALE 71 120 164 137 149 116 116 7 880
% 67.62 63.49 71.00 72.11 89.76 95.08 95.87 100.00 77.81
ETHNIC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
MALE MINORITY
% 0.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09
ETHNIC 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4
% 1.90 0.00 0.00 0.53 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.35
SPECIAL CONSTABLE SERVICE PROFILE (as at 31 March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
LENGTH OF SERVICE 0-2 years’ service 3-5 years’ service 6-10 years’ service 11-15 years’ service 16-20 years’ service 21-25 years’ service 26-30 years’ service 30 years’ plus service TOTALS
TOTAL % 45 36.89 15 12.30 35 28.69 13 10.66 4 3.28 5 4.10 3 2.46 2 1.64 122 100.00
FEMALE 17 2 6 4 0 0 0 0 29
% 37.78 13.33 17.14 30.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.77
MALE 28 13 29 9 4 5 3 2 93
% 3.57 12.50 25.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 9.68
MALE 27 7 9 4 2 1 4 2 56
% 96.43 87.50 75.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 90.32
% 62.22 86.67 82.86 69.23 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 76.23
ETHNIC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
MALE MINORITY
% 2.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.82
ETHNIC 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
% 6.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.46
POLICE PROMOTIONS (April 2004 to March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
RANK Constable to Sergeant Constable to Temp. Sergeant Sergeant to Inspector Sergeant to Temp. Inspector Inspector to Chief Inspector Inspector to Temp. Chief Insp.
TOTAL FEMALE 28 1 8 1 12 3 4 0 2 0 2 1 0 Chief Inspector to Superintendent 4 Superintendent to Chief Superintendent 2 0 TOTALS 62 6
ETHNIC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALE MINORITY
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ETHNIC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
COMMENTS: Between April 2004 and March 2005, 62 Police Officers were promoted, 56 male officers (90.3%) and 6 female officers (9.7%). Officers who are interested in promotion must make a formal application and go through an assessment process to check competence for the next rank.
SUPPORT STAFF PROMOTIONS (April 2004 to March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
GRADE Temporary TE1-TE4 TE1 Temporary AP4 AP3-AP4 Temporary AP3-AP4 AP3 Temporary AP3 Temporary AP2-AP3 AP2 AP1 Temporary AP1 GS3-AP1 Temporary GS3 Temporary GS2 - GS3 TOTALS
TOTAL FEMALE 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 6 5 10 10 1 1 2 2 1 1 31 29
% 100.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 83.33 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 93.55
MALE 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
% 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.45
ETHNIC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALE MINORITY
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
ETHNIC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
COMMENTS: Between April 2004 to March 2005, 31 Support Staff were promoted, 29 female (93.5%) and 2 male (6.5%). 18 staff (female) were promoted temporarily.
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION POLICE LEAVERS (April 2004 to March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
REASON FOR LEAVING DEATH IN SERVICE DISMISSALS RESIGNATIONS RETIRALS TRANSFERS TOTALS
TOTAL FEMALE 1 0 2 0 22 8 32 1 3 0 60 9
ETHNIC 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALE MINORITY
% 0.00 0.00 36.36 3.13 0.00 15.00
MALE 1 2 14 31 3 51
% 100.00 100.00 63.64 96.88 100.00 85.00
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
%
MALE
%
ETHNIC
%
ETHNIC 0 0 0 0 1 1
% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.33 1.67
SUPPORT STAFF LEAVERS (April 2004 to March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
REASON FOR LEAVING
TOTAL FEMALE
MALE MINORITY
ETHNIC
%
APPOINTED TO REGULARS DISMISSALS END OF TEMPORARY CONTRACT RESIGNATIONS RETIRALS TRANSFERS
1 3 3 31 8 1
0 3 1 23 2 0
0.00 100.00 33.33 74.19 25.00 0.00
1 0 2 8 6 1
100.00 0.00 66.67 25.81 75.00 100.00
0 0 0 0 0 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0 0 0 0 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTALS
47
29
61.70
18
38.30
0
0.00
0
0.00
MALE 2 5 7
% 28.57 83.33 53.85
SPECIAL CONSTABLE LEAVERS (April 2004 to March 2005) FEMALE MINORITY
REASON FOR LEAVING APPOINTED TO REGULARS RESIGNATIONS TOTALS
TOTAL FEMALE 7 5 6 1 13 6
% 71.43 16.67 46.15
ETHNIC 0 0 0
MALE MINORITY
% 0.00 0.00 0.00
ETHNIC 0 0 0
% 0.00 0.00 0.00
COMMENTS: Between April 2004 to March 2005, a total of 60 police officers left the Force (9 female, 51 male). One minority ethnic male officer transferred to another force. Between April 2004 to March 2005, a total of 47 support staff left the Force (29 female, 18 male). Between April 2004 to March 2005, a total of 13 special constables left the Force (6 female, 7 male). 7 Special Constables (5 female, 2 male) joined Tayside as Police Officers during this period.
RECRUITMENT (From April 2004 to March 2005) MALE MINORITY
FEMALE MINORITY
POLICE OFFICER Application Forms Received Recruited
TOTAL FEMALE 264 72
SPECIAL CONSTABLE Application Forms Received Recruited
TOTAL FEMALE
25
77
% 27.27 32.47
MALE 192 52
% 72.73 67.53
ETHNIC 2 0
% 2.78 0.00
%
MALE
%
ETHNIC
%
8 12
ETHNIC
%
32.00 44.44
17 15
68.00 55.56
4 0
50.00 0.00
2 1
11.76 6.67
FEMALE MINORITY
SUPPORT STAFF Application Forms Received Recruited
TOTAL FEMALE % 2116* 62.00 3413 109
77
% 4.17 1.92
MALE MINORITY
FEMALE MINORITY
25 27
ETHNIC 8 1
MALE MINORITY
FEMALE
MALE
MALE 1292*
% 37.86
ETHNIC 22
% 1.04
ETHNIC 34
% 2.63
GJIS 31
% 1.47
GJIS 42
% 3.25
32
29.36
0
0.00
1
3.13
0.00
0.00
1
3.13
70.64
*5 applicants chose not to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
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COMMENTS: Police Probationers Due to the numbers of applications received, and the comprehensive nature of the police officer recruitment process, the length of time taken to complete the process from receipt of application to commencement of probation can be significant. Of the 77 who were recruited during the reporting period only one had made their initial application during the reporting period and therefore 76 are not included in the 264 applications received (included in 2003-2004 figures). In order to reduce the time taken for applications to be fully progressed the opportunity to apply to become a police officer was reduced from accepting applications at any time to accepting them during two months in the reporting year, June and October. The 264 applications should, where possible, be fully processed by July 2005. Further action has also be taken to reduce the time taken to process applications even further with an intention of a maximum six month turnaround where possible. Of the ten applications received from minority ethnic applicants, one applicant has successfully completed the process and will commence their probation in April 2005, and a further three are still in the process. Special Constables It must be noted that a significant number of all applicants to the post of Special Constable fail to attend an interview. Action is being taken to identify the cause of this and where possible take remedial action. In relation to applications received from people of minority ethnic backgrounds, two did not meet the essential criteria required of the post and a further two failed to attend an interview. One applicant is currently awaiting an interview and one minority ethnic applicant commenced as a Special Constable in March 2005. Support Staff Of the 3413 applications received between April 2004 and March 2005, 109 individuals were recruited. One minority ethnic male applicant was recruited during this time. A small number of the applications received for posts advertised are still awaiting appointment. The recruitment department are currently looking at ways to increase applications from minority ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. Out of the large number of applications received, only 5 applicants chose not to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. BREAKDOWN OF MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN TAYSIDE Note: Includes the 2001 Census categories of: 1. White Scottish, Other White British, White Irish and Other White 2. Bangladeshi and Other South Asian 3. Caribbean, African, Black Scottish or Other Black Tayside as a whole Ethnic groups All people Ethnic minority population White Indian Pakistani Other South Asian2 Chinese Black3 Any mixed background Other ethnic group
Number 389,012 7,495 381,517 1,244 1,998 818 1,243 582 882 728
Percentage of Population 100.00% 1.93% 98.07% 0.32% 0.51% 0.21% 0.32% 0.15% 0.23% 0.19%
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION Table 1 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 1 – Non Sex Cr. Of Violence or Imp. Violence against the Person Murder Attempted Murder Culpable Homicide Serious Assault Robbery (incl attempts) Child Cruelty/Neglect Others Table 1
CENTRAL EASTERN EASTERN WESTERN WESTERN FORCE FORCE CENTRAL Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 2 2 2 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 3 3 3 44 47 43 47 18 12 18 12 18 23 18 23 80 82 79 82 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 103 117 80 102 44 41 43 37 36 65 33 55 183 223 156 194 98 110 67 75 20 10 16 9 32 45 28 35 150 165 111 119 53 39 62 39 18 24 17 24 12 12 12 12 83 75 91 75 47 47 45 44 18 10 18 9 14 14 14 14 79 71 77 67 347 362 299 309 120 99 114 93 113 159 106 139 580 620 519 541
Table 2 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 2– Crimes Involving Indecency Rape Assault with intent to Rape Indecent Assault Lewd and Libidinous Practices Indecent Exposure Others Table 2
CENTRAL EASTERN EASTERN WESTERN WESTERN FORCE FORCE CENTRAL Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 32 30 42 36 25 13 23 10 10 11 10 11 67 54 75 57 6 5 6 5 5 2 5 2 8 3 8 3 19 10 19 10 61 51 52 39 24 26 25 24 25 25 27 21 110 102 104 84 55 66 60 50 37 55 41 213 189 240 217 119 116 58 105 97 16 15 9 10 5 7 9 3 12 10 12 7 33 32 30 20 27 30 24 32 12 6 10 8 14 9 16 9 53 45 50 49 228 252 238 129 109 138 107 119 95 128 92 495 432 518 437 247
Table 3 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 3– Crimes Involving Dishonesty Th. HB, w.i. & att – Domestic Dwelling Th. HB, w.i. & att – Domestic Non-Dwelling Th. HB, w.i. & att – Commercial Theft by O.L.P. etc. Theft by O.L.P. to a Motor Vehicle etc. Theft/Att Theft of M.V. (inc TADA) Sec 57/Vagrancy Act etc. Theft Theft from Motor Vehicle Reset Embezzlement Fraud Others Table 3
CENTRAL Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 726 920 268 299 294 287 319 255 958 1,144 619 506 116 128 4,005 4,488 270 273 66 58 7 8 507 637 163 157 8,318 9,160
CENTRAL Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 218 248 56 70 95 85 202 110 175 188 246 200 113 129 2,023 2,187 78 34 67 57 6 8 431 580 158 111 3,868 4,007
EASTERN Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 129 113 95 79 128 126 71 64 101 100 203 169 24 33 1,347 1,390 144 111 14 14 1 4 146 191 47 37 2,450 2,431
EASTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 63 52 48 27 40 33 21 21 25 26 105 107 22 30 564 677 32 33 14 14 1 3 156 159 37 30 1,128 1,212
WESTERN Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 272 212 102 110 192 164 155 231 229 168 237 170 71 57 2,112 2,205 163 175 34 37 1 3 271 265 63 76 3,902 3,873
WESTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 144 95 33 31 76 73 64 146 103 42 119 78 72 57 1,030 1,061 49 49 34 37 3 1 232 227 45 53 2,004 1,950
FORCE Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1,127 1,245 465 488 614 577 545 550 1,288 1,412 1,059 845 211 218 7,464 8,083 577 559 114 109 9 15 924 1,093 273 270 14,670 15,464
FORCE Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 425 395 137 128 211 191 287 277 303 256 470 385 207 216 3,617 3,925 159 116 115 108 10 12 819 966 240 194 7,000 7,169
CENTRAL Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 222 174 3,591 3,715 107 120 3,933 3,996
CENTRAL Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 70 80 1,037 1,040 77 89 1,196 1,197
EASTERN EASTERN WESTERN WESTERN FORCE Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 49 56 19 27 56 76 10 36 327 306 1,926 2,009 589 596 2,081 2,280 567 784 7,598 8,004 34 28 49 24 41 194 198 42 42 46 2,021 2,107 650 657 2,165 2,405 601 861 8,119 8,508
FORCE Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 99 143 2,193 2,420 155 152 2,447 2,715
Table 4 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 4– Fireraising, Malicious and Reckless Conduct Fireraising Malicious Damage/Vandalism Others Table 4
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Table 5 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 5– Other Crimes Public Mischief/Wasting Police Time Escape and Rescue Resisting Arrest & Obstructing Constable General Attempts to Pervert Sex Offenders Bail – Fail to keep Conditions *Offensive Weapons etc Drugs – Supply, Possession w.i. etc. Drugs – Possession Drugs - Others Others Table 5
CENTRAL Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 151 184 22 24 239 193 99 49 1 0 1,477 1,292 168 182 251 282 1,149 1,259 11 6 70 60 3,638 3,531
CENTRAL EASTERN Cases with Cases Persons Traced Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 153 184 46 73 22 24 7 20 239 191 88 130 99 48 48 55 1 0 2 0 1,479 1,290 239 90 168 181 35 62 253 285 143 177 1,151 1,264 424 433 12 6 6 7 69 59 5 25 3,646 3,532 1,043 1,072
EASTERN WESTERN Cases with Cases Persons Traced Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 46 73 54 74 7 20 35 37 88 130 127 176 47 54 53 79 2 0 1 0 239 90 144 279 34 62 57 115 145 177 379 356 426 432 722 916 6 7 6 7 4 25 9 19 1,044 1,070 1,587 2,058
WESTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 54 74 35 37 127 176 52 79 1 0 144 275 57 115 379 351 720 914 6 7 8 18 1,583 2,046
FORCE Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 251 331 64 81 454 499 200 183 4 0 1,860 1,661 260 359 773 815 2,295 2,608 23 20 84 104 6,268 6,661
FORCE Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 253 331 64 81 454 497 198 181 4 0 1,862 1,655 259 358 777 813 2,297 2,610 24 20 81 102 6,273 6,648
Groups 1 – 5 TOTALS Classification of Crimes and Offences
CENTRAL CENTRAL EASTERN EASTERN WESTERN WESTERN FORCE FORCE Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Cases Cases with Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Made Known Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 04 Mar 05
Group 1
347
362
299
309
120
99
114
93
113
159
106
139
580
620
519
541
Group 2
247
228
252
238
129
109
138
107
119
95
128
92
495
432
518
437
Group 3
8,318
9,160
3,868
4,007
2,450
2,431
1,128
1,212
3,902
3,873
2,004
Group 4
3,933
3,996
1,196
1,197
2,021
2,107
650
657
2,165
2,405
601
861
8,119
8,508
2,447
2,715
Group 5
3,638
3,531
3,646
3,532
1,043
1,072
1,044
1,070
1,587
2,058
1,583
2,046
6,268
6,661
6,273
6,648
TOTALS
16,483 17,277 9,261
9,283
5,763
5,818
3,074
3,139
7,886
8,590
4,422
5,088 30,132 31,685 16,757 17,510
1,950 14,670 15,464 7,000
7,169
Tables 1-5 The significant performance improvement recorded last year has been sustained in 2004/2005 in relation to the number of crimes solved. This has exceeded a challenging target and has resulted in a further 800 crimes being reported to the Procurator Fiscal. The overall reduction in vehicle related crime continues to be encouraging with a reduction from 4400 in 2002/2003 to the current level of 2816. This reflects the efforts the Force has made in relation to crime prevention advice and intelligence led enforcement initiatives.
Violent Crime It is again disappointing to note that serious assault and cases of robbery have shown increases over the previous year although it must be reiterated that crimes of violence are a very small proportion (2.1%) of crime in general. Analysis shows that in many cases the victims and assailants are known to one another and predominately involve males in the 16 – 35 age group. Most incidents of a serious violent nature occur at weekends in the late evening or early morning with consumption of alcohol or drugs being an influencing factor. It is encouraging to note that crimes of a sexual nature (Table 2) have all shown decreases.
Domestic Housebreaking Cases of Domestic Housebreaking have again decreased in Eastern and Western Divisions, although this was offset by an increase in Central Division resulting in an overall increase of 10.5%. There is little doubt that this was due to the activities of a small number of persistent offenders and we have been working closely with our criminal justice partners to develop initiatives to tackle this particular issue. Domestic Housebreaking remains a priority for the Force and the emphasis will remain on reducing the numbers of these crimes.
Vehicle Crime Vehicle crime continued to decrease overall with a significant reduction in the theft of vehicles. The number of vehicles broken into rose by 9.6% and sadly a number of these crimes could have been avoided if items of value had not been left on open display affording the opportunist thief rich pickings.
Drugs We have continued to focus on Class A controlled drugs (Heroin, Cocaine etc) which has produced significant results in terms of arrests and quantities of drugs and money seized. The number of offences of supplying controlled drugs rose by 5.4% with the highest ever recoveries of Heroin in the history of Tayside Police.
Vandalism Vandalism has increased by 5.3% over last year although this is likely to have been influenced to some extent by the introduction of the Scottish Crime Recording Standard in April 2004. This requires that all acts of vandalism must be recorded no matter how minor the damage may be. Despite the rise it is encouraging that there has been an increase in the number solved, now being 1 in 3. There is little doubt that this has been assisted by the developing partnership work with local authorities and the formation of community intelligence units to focus on this type of crime.
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION Table 6 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 6- Other Offences Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Petty Assault Breach iof the Peace Racially Agg. Harassment/Conduct False Calls and Bomb Hoaxes Brokers Children and Young Persons Act Cruelty to Animals (except Dogs) Offences involving Animals and Birds Dogs Act and Orders Explosives and Firearms Fishery Laws Game Laws Deer (S) Act Offences Liquor Laws - Drunkenness Liquor Laws - Licensees Liquor Laws â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Other Offences Civic Govt. (S) Act and Similar Provs. Public Health Bicycle Offences Obstruction on Roads and Bridges Trespass Acts, etc Other Group 6 Offences Table 6
CENTRAL Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 0 0 2,166 2,089 3,259 2,752 286 212 44 18 0 0 11 5 1 0 1 1 52 40 34 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 682 555 10 0 36 31 20 14 204 181 59 60 5 5 1 2 620 691 7,492 6,684
CENTRAL Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 0 0 2,047 1,614 3,210 2,752 252 161 32 14 0 0 11 5 1 0 1 0 52 40 34 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 682 555 10 0 36 31 20 14 201 177 60 59 5 5 1 2 620 691 7,275 6,149
EASTERN Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1 0 1,272 991 1,617 1,341 58 40 12 9 0 0 1 4 3 1 6 7 34 31 19 21 10 0 1 9 0 0 64 85 8 4 16 15 0 2 37 58 52 45 3 2 3 11 157 178 3,374 2,854
EASTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1 0 1,221 846 1,551 1,341 54 31 10 6 0 0 1 4 3 1 6 7 34 31 19 21 10 0 1 9 0 0 64 85 8 4 16 15 0 2 36 58 52 45 3 2 3 11 157 178 3,250 2,697
WESTERN Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 0 1 1,055 1,227 1,728 1,719 108 68 17 33 0 1 0 1 4 1 5 5 29 30 15 32 0 5 2 4 0 0 139 244 2 36 13 38 5 6 30 50 13 10 5 5 2 10 122 235 3,294 3,761
WESTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 0 1 1,004 1,027 1,689 1,719 102 63 15 32 0 1 0 1 4 1 3 5 29 30 15 32 0 5 2 4 0 0 139 244 2 36 13 38 5 6 30 48 13 10 5 5 2 10 122 235 3,194 3,553
FORCE Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1 1 4,493 4,307 6,604 5,812 289 320 73 60 0 1 12 10 8 2 12 13 115 101 68 82 10 5 3 13 0 0 885 884 20 40 65 84 25 22 271 289 125 114 13 12 6 23 899 1,104 13,997 13,299
FORCE Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1 1 4,272 3,487 6,450 5,812 245 255 57 52 0 1 12 10 8 2 10 12 115 101 68 82 10 5 3 13 0 0 885 884 20 40 65 84 25 22 267 283 125 114 13 12 6 23 899 1,104 13,556 12,399
Table 6 Petty Assault and Breach of the Peace have decreased on the 2003/2004 figures although it remains clear that these are of concern in communities and dealing with them effectively remains a priority.
Table 7 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 7- Offences Relating to Motor Vehicles Dangerous and Careless Driving Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 4 Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 5 *Vehicle Excise Act Offences *Speeding in Built-up Areas *Speeding outwith Built-up Areas *Other Motor Vehicle Offences Table 7 *Including Conditional Offers
CENTRAL Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 332 381 57 31 334 280 1,135 517 3,439 6,809 266 593 7,812 8,130 13,375 16,741
CENTRAL Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 330 381 57 31 334 280 1,135 517 3,439 6,809 266 593 7,808 8,130 13,369 16,741
EASTERN Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 366 373 23 23 210 186 359 209 857 442 4,808 4,587 3,849 4,001 10,472 9,821
EASTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 366 373 23 23 210 186 359 209 857 442 4,808 4,587 3,849 4,001 10,472 9,821
WESTERN Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 395 365 16 26 247 209 489 299 1,031 1,074 12,395 8,924 5,765 7,043 20,338 17,940
WESTERN Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 395 364 16 26 247 209 488 299 1,031 1,074 12,395 8,924 5,765 7,041 20,337 17,937
FORCE Cases Made Known Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1,093 1,119 96 80 791 675 1,983 1,025 5,327 8,325 17,469 14,104 17,426 19,174 44,185 44,502
FORCE Cases with Persons Traced Apr 03- Apr 04 Mar 04 Mar 05 1,091 1,118 96 80 791 675 1,982 1,025 5,327 8,325 17,469 14,104 17,422 19,172 44,178 44,499
TABLE 7 As with crimes, an intelligence led proactive approach is taken towards targeting those offences which impinge upon road safety and which are contributory factors in injury collisions. There was a slight increase of 317 in the total number of offences relating to motor vehicles from 44,185 to 44,502, i.e. 0.72%
Speeding When compared with the previous year there was a net reduction of 367 detected speeding offences. Whilst there was an increase of 2,998 drivers/riders detected speeding in built up areas ~ from 5,327 to 8,325, there was a, more than, commensurate reduction of 3,365 detections outwith built up areas from 17,469 to 14,104. The Tayside Safety Camera Partnership was launched in July 2003 and involves Angus, Dundee City and Perth and Kinross Councils, The Scottish Executive and Tayside Police working together to educate and inform drivers/riders with regards to the dangers of speeding. The partnership operates at locations and on routes where there has been a history of personal injury collisions and where speed surveys indicate that vehicles are being driven at excessive speeds. During the year the Tayside Safety Camera Partnership joined with other similar partnerships on the East of Scotland to promote their shared aim of changing driver behaviour. This work will continue in the forthcoming year. The Partnership publicises where auto detection enforcement work is being carried out in advance with the ultimate aim of influencing driver behaviour and in due course ultimately reducing the overall number of injury collisions. In the last year the mobile enforcement strategy was enhanced to permit greater flexibility in operational deployment. It is important to note that the work of the Partnership augments the ongoing roadside enforcement and educational work undertaken by Tayside officers. Whilst it is encouraging to note a very slight reduction in the total number of cases detected (1.6%), it is still apparent that too many drivers are failing to recognise the inherent dangers of driving in excess of the relevant speed
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Drink/Drugs Driving It is encouraging to note that there continues to be a decrease (16.7%) in the number of persons reported for Driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs ( RTA 1988 Section 4 offences) - 96 to 80 and a 14.7% reduction in RTA Section 5 offences ~ (Driving whilst over the prescribed limit), from 791 to 675. A number of initiatives were implemented to reinforce the Don’ t Risk It! message, particularly emphasising the social unacceptability of the irresponsible actions of those placing innocent road users at risk.
Other Motoring Offences Other motoring offences increased by 1,748, (10%) from 17,426 to 19,174. Worryingly, this was due, in part, to officers having to deal with drivers and passengers failing to wear seat belts and drivers continuing to use hand held mobile phones whilst they were driving. The vast majority of road users do comply with road traffic legislation, regrettably a minority do not and choose to flout the law. All forms of intelligence will continue to be used to target those involved. Throughout the year every opportunity was taken to encourage and educate drivers and riders to Think! about the potential consequences of their actions. National and local campaigns were utilised to warn of the dangers involved and the implications for themselves and other road users of such selfish and irresponsible behaviour. Tayside Police will continue to work with the Department for Transport, the Scottish Road Safety Campaign, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and other partnership agencies to deliver road safety education
Table 8 – Complaints against the police – numbers and disposal Number of complaint cases received during the year Number of complaint cases outstanding from the previous year Total number of complaint cases to be processed Complaint allegations disposed of during the year as follows: Withdrawn by complainer Abandoned due to non co-operation of the complainer Found to be unsubstantiated Resolved by explanation to the complainer Reported to the Procurator Fiscal and leading to ‘No Proceedings’ decision Reported to the Procurator Fiscal and leading to criminal proceedings Resulting in action in terms of misconduct regulations Resulting in Corrective Advice Total Number of complaint cases outstanding as at 31st March as follows: Reporting to and pending the decision of the Procurator Fiscal Still under enquiry by the Investigating Officer Pending Court proceedings Pending Disciplinary Proceedings Otherwise Pending Total Hours spent in the investigation of complaints
2003/2004 312 58 370
2004/2005 232 48 280
13 8 17 175 182 7 2 8 412
6 35 16 125 152 4 8 7 353
10 37 2 0 2 51 2,948
6 30 0 0 14 50 1,705.5
The figure for 2004/05 of 232 saw a decrease of 25.6% from 312 in 2003/04. This may be due to a change in recording procedures, separating service delivery issues which were included in last year’s complaints figures. The number of allegations disposed of this year decreased from 412 to 353. Of these 353 allegations, 52% were resolved either by explanation, withdrawn, unsubstantiated or abandoned. 44% were reported to the Area Procurator Fiscal, which resulted in 4 cases leading to criminal proceedings. Only 2% of the total allegations involving misconduct issues were found to be substantiated. The number of hours spent in the investigation of complaints also decreased considerably from 2948 to 1705.5. However, this is due to the installation of a new computer system, whereby only Investigating Officer hours are counted rather than including Preliminary Enquiry Officer hours as in previous years. The hours spent on Preliminary Enquiry will be included in future to give a more accurate picture of the time spent on these enquiries.
Table 9 – Force Strength Police Designation Chief Constable Deputy Chief Constable Assistant Chief Constable Superintendent Chief Inspector Inspector Sergeant Constable Total
Support Staff Strength 1 1 1 13 16 47 152 900 1131
Designation Clerical Administrative & Professional Technical Domestic Cleaners Traffic Wardens
Strength 479 144 0 55 12
Total Special Constables
690 122
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION Table 10 – Sickness – days lost Number of Working Days lost Central Eastern Western Headquarters Total Percentage
2003/2004 Support Police 6,059 888 2,760 666 2,667 1,245 1,057 5,334 12,543 8,133 4.86% 5.72%
2004/2005 Police Support 5,872 855 2,849 425 2,745 689 553 5,266 12,019 7,235 4.60% 4.84%
A reduction of 524 working days lost has been achieved for police. This is equivalent to having returned an additional 2 officers to duty for a full year. This is the fifth consecutive year in which a reduction in working days lost has been reported and represents a 2.2% reduction since 2000/01. The improvement is more marked for support staff where the number of working days lost has reduced by 898 days over the comparative period. This is equivalent to having returned 4 support staff to duty for a whole year. This reduction is most significant in Eastern and Western Divisions where working time lost by support staff has declined by 36% and 45% respectively. This is the fourth consecutive year in which a reduction in working days lost has been reported for support staff and represents a reduction of 2.1% since 2001/02.
Table 11 – Authorisation of officers and issue of firearms As at 31 March 2005 Number of officers authorised by Chief Constable as firearms users Number of operations against persons known or believed to be armed in which firearms were issued Number of occasions on which firearms were issued for protection purposes Number of persons who received specific armed protection during the year Number of times firearms were issued to destroy crazed animals Number of incidents where firearms were discharged by the police
61 3 8 8 0 0
Narrative: Patrol Support (Firearms) has the responsibility for the training of all officers likely to be involved in an incident involving the actual or potential use of firearms. Training provided throughout the year has included packages to all Probationer Constables and to newly promoted Sergeants on the Initial Leadership Development Course at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan. This year has seen the introduction of awareness training for Sergeants and Inspectors, the officers who are likely to be the first to command an incident involving firearms. Of course, the regular weapons and tactics training for the Force Authorised Firearms Officers has continued and has developed in line with Force needs and objectives. A new building search tactic has been introduced which is safer for both the Police Officers involved and for any subject that they may have to deal with. This year has also seen an emphasis on ensuring that all authorised Firearms Officers are best equipped to meet the demands of their role with the addition of new items of operational equipment and personal protective equipment.
Table 12 – Racist Incident reports Incidents Reported Central Eastern Western Total
2003/2004 194 69 42 305
2004/2005 221 43 69 333
2003/2004 261 13 26 5 305
2004/2005 274 6 39 14 333
Number of cases where persons apprehended, reported or warned 2003/2004 2004/2005 152 163 57 34 35 63 244 260
Breakdown of Types of Incidents Abuse/Br. of the Peace Vandalism Assault Others Total
Tayside Police treats all hate crimes both seriously and sensitively. There has been a small increase in the number of racist incidents being reported to Tayside Police during 2004/2005. Each and every report is fully investigated and the detection rate for such crimes remains in excess of 78%. A greater number of incidents are being reported to us for investigation as communities become more assured that Tayside Police will take positive action in all cases.
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Table 13 – Table of comparisons – Road Collisions and Casualties 2003/2004 Central Division – Dundee District Total Collisions 1572 Persons Killed 2 Persons Seriously Injured 55 Persons Slightly Injured 294 Overall total – Killed and Injured 351
2004/2005
Increase/Decrease
% Change
1715 1 74 317 392
143 -1 19 23 41
9.1% -50.0% 34.5% 7.8% 11.7%
Eastern Division – Angus District Total Collisions Persons Killed Persons Seriously Injured Persons Slightly Injured Overall total – Killed and Injured
1219 8 78 246 332
1324 15 113 332 460
105 7 35 86 128
8.6% 87.5% 44.9% 35.0% 38.6%
Western Division – Perth & Kinross Total Collisions Persons Killed Persons Seriously Injured Persons Slightly Injured Overall total – Killed and Injured
1923 27 153 472 652
1787 17 129 414 560
-136 -10 -24 -58 -92
-7.1% -37.0% -15.7% -12.3% -14.1%
Tayside Total Collisions Persons Killed Persons Seriously Injured Persons Slightly Injured Overall total – Killed and Injured
4714 37 286 1012 1335
4826 33 316 1063 1412
112 -4 30 51 77
2.4% -10.8% 10.5% 5.0% 5.8%
TABLE 13 Table of Comparisons Whilst there has been a slight reduction (2.4%)in the total number of collisions from the previous year, tragically there were 33 fatalities. Three collisions resulted in double fatalities including a single vehicle collision where both the motor cycle rider and pillion passenger were fatally injured. Whilst Central and Eastern Divisions suffered an increase in the total number of collisions and persons injured, Western Division reversed the previous year’s trend and saw a reduction in the number of collisions and all casualty classes. Tayside Police works in close liaison with the local authorities and the Scottish Executive to examine the various causation factors involved in collisions to consider possible engineering solutions. Road Safety Education and targeted enforcement at identified locations and routes are utilised to attempt to influence driver behaviour and attitudes. Despite the increase in the total number of collisions and persons injured across Tayside in 2004/2005, when these are compared with previous years, the data indicates that the force is maintaining an overall trend to achieve the National Targets set for casualty reduction by 2010.
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION Table 14 – Table of road users killed and injured Injured
Killed
Totals
2003/2004
2004/2005
2003/2004
2004/2005
2003/2004
2004/2005
Central Division – Dundee District Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
0 0 0 0 2 0 2
1 0 0 0 0 0 1
84 24 19 0 132 90 349
115 23 18 0 134 101 391
84 24 19 0 134 90 351
116 23 18 0 134 101 392
Eastern Division – Angus District Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
0 1 0 0 3 4 8
1 1 1 1 8 3 15
33 14 18 1 180 78 324
46 28 15 1 228 127 445
33 15 18 1 183 82 332
47 29 16 2 236 130 460
Western Division – Perth & Kinross Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
1 0 3 1 13 9 27
2 0 3 0 6 6 17
41 11 45 4 332 192 625
49 18 29 3 270 174 543
42 11 48 5 345 201 652
51 18 32 3 276 180 560
Tayside Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
1 1 3 1 18 13 37
4 1 4 1 14 9 33
158 49 82 5 644 360 1298
210 69 62 4 632 402 1379
159 50 85 6 662 373 1335
214 70 66 5 646 411 1412
Table 14 The number of Road Users Killed and Injured Regrettably there have been increases in the number of pedestrians, pedal cyclists and motor vehicle passengers injured whilst there have been reductions in the number of motor cycle riders/passengers and motor vehicle drivers injured. During the year there were three collisions involving Passenger Carrying Vehicles which resulted in multiple casualties. In Central Division one collision resulted in 2 serious injuries and 11 slight injuries. In Eastern Division one collision resulted in 1 fatality and 14 slight injuries and in Western one collision resulted in 6 slight injuries. There has been a significant overall reduction in the number of motor cyclists injured from the preceding years. This is set against the continuing and increasing popularity of recreational motor cycling and the numbers of riders returning to this form of transport after several years absence and with varying degrees of riding experience and skills. Intelligence led enforcement activities are carried out in conjunction with neighbouring forces to encourage riders to enjoy motor cycling in a safe manner. Motor Cyclists from the Tayside Police Road Policing Unit continue to actively support the “Bikesafe” initiative and engage with riders to enhance their awareness, improve their skills and provide an assessment of their abilities. Tayside Police Road Safety Officers in conjunction with other personnel within the force are actively involved with the local authorities, schools and the National Health Service Tayside to provide education, training and publicity to a wide range of road users in respect of safety issues. Specific initiatives are directed at new parents with regard to in-car child safety. All pre-school educators are supplied with Children’s Traffic Club Scotland resources to assist in road safety education and parents receive further information when children progress from nursery into primary school. Primary 1,2 and 3 children age 5 to 8, engage in the “Walkwise” pedestrian training programme making this very important safety issue fun to be involved in. The Tayside Police Cycle Training Scheme, which involves practical “on road“ training for primary 7 pupils is offered to every primary school throughout the force area. Tayside Police Road Safety Officers and primary teachers make use of the Scottish Road Safety Campaign “Streetsense” school educational resource to incorporate specific road safety issues into lessons. Parents are encouraged to take every opportunity to reinforce the road safety messages their children have learnt in the classroom. As children progress into secondary education where there is greater independence road safety education continues in the form of theatre tours. All secondary 1 pupils receive road safety presentations after commencing secondary school As children approach driving age, specific inputs are provided at secondary 5/6 to influence future driving behaviour and encourage participation in further training at this crucial age. The ageing process affects all drivers and riders to various degrees at some stage in their lives. Some conditions progress very slowly and deterioration can be almost imperceptible to the individual. This can have significant effects on eyesight, hearing, mobility and reaction time thereby impinging on the ability to drive safely. These issues are highlighted to increase driver awareness to the general effects of the ageing process
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1000
0
5232 5261 6883 6773 4714 1047 6883 6773 6574 6517 6390 6574 6517 6390 6111 5933 5948 5890 5859 5857 6111 5933 5948 5857 5890 5859 5232 5261 5232 5261 4714 1047 4714 1047 6883 6773 6574 6517 6390 6111 5933 5948 5857 5890 5859 5232 5261 4714 1047
1996/7 1996/7 1996/7
1997/98 1997/98 1997/98
1998/99 1998/99 1998/99
1999/00 1999/00 1999/00
2000/01 2000/01 2000/01
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2003/04 2003/04 2003/04
2004/05 2004/05 2004/05
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2003/04
37
2004/05
33
2004/05 2004/05 2004/05
25 25
2004/05 2004/05 2004/05
37
2004/05
36 34
2003/04 2003/04 2003/04
2004/05
2003/04
30 29
2004/05 2004/05 2004/05
2003/04 2003/04 2003/04
22 22
2003/04
2002/03
2002/03 2002/03 2002/03
2001/02 2001/02 2001/02
22
2001/02
36 22 36
2003/04 2003/04 2003/04
25
2002/03 2002/03 2002/03
2000/01 2000/01 2000/01
2000/01
31 29 29
2003/04
2002/03
50
2002/03 2002/03 2002/03
2001/02 2001/02 2001/02
1999/00 1999/00 1999/00
1999/00
36
2002/03
2001/02
2000/01 2000/01 2000/01
1999/00 1999/00 1999/00
1998/99 1998/99 1998/99
1998/99
31 29 29
2002/03 2002/03 2002/03
2001/02 2001/02 2001/02
2000/01
1999/00
1997/98 1997/98 1997/98
1997/98
40 40
2002/03
2001/02
2000/01 2000/01 2000/01
1999/00 1999/00 1999/00
1996/7 1996/7 1996/7
1996/7
31 29 29 31 29 29 25 26 25 26
2001/02 2001/02 2001/02
2000/01
1999/00
51 51
1998/99 1998/99 1998/99
38
1998/99
1997/98 1997/98 1997/98
1996/7 1996/7 1996/7
1994 1995/6 1995/6 1995/6
25 26
1998/99 1998/99 1998/99
1997/98
1996/7
1995/6
1994 1994
1993
40 25 26 40
1998/99
1997/98 1997/98 1997/98
1996/7 1996/7 1996/7
1995/6 1995/6 1995/6
1994
1993 1993
1993
1992
1991
1990
40
2001/02
1996/7
1267
1997/98
6883 6773 6574 6517 6390
1996/7
1388 1368 1369
1995/6
45
1995/6 1995/6 1995/6
80
1995/6
1994
1994 1994
1994
51
1994
1993
1993 1993
1993
0
1995/6 1995/6 1995/6
1994 1994
1994
1249 1283 1221 1208 1157 1146 1615 1615 1488 994 1047 1488 1388 1368 1369 1388 1368 1369 1267 1335 1335 1249 1283 1221 1267 1249 1283 1221 1146 1208 1208 1157 1157 1146 994 1047 994 1047 1615 1488 1388 1368 1369 1335 1267 1249 1283 1221 1208 1157 1146 994 1047
1993
1991 1991 1992 1992
0 1992
1991
1990 1990
36 34
1994
1993 1993
1993
1992
1992
1992 1992
0 1991
42
1993
1488
1992
1615
50 30 45 50 25 28 45 42 45 45 42 38 36 34 38 36 34 30 30 25 28 28 51 50 25 45 45 42 38 36 34 30 25 28
1991 1991
1990
50 53 60 60 40 44 – Fatal Collision Pattern ~ 1990 – 2004/2005 Table 1550 40 53 50 53 36 34 of Fatal Collisions Number30 40 44 40 60 44 40 20 36 34 40 30 36 30 50 34 53 10 20 20 40 44
1995/6
1994 1994
0
1994
2000
1993 1993
8000 6000 8000 7000 5000 7000 6000 4000 6000 5000 8000 3000 5000 4000 7000 2000 4000 3000 6000 1000 3000 2000 5000 0 2000 1000 4000 1000 3000 0
1993
7000
1992 1992
Number of 0 Collisions
1992
Table 16 - Collision Pattern 1990 – 2004/05 2000
1991
Number of Injury Collisions
1991
1990
0
1992
8000
1992 1992
0 0
1992
500
1991 1991
500 0 500 1000
1991
1000 500 1000 1500 1990 1990
70 Number of Fatal Casualties 70 80 60 80 70 50 70 70 70 60 40 60 50 80 30 50 40 70 20 40 70 30 60 10 30 20 50 0 20 10 40 10 30 0
1991
1500 1000 1500 2000
1991 1991
2000 1500 2000
1991
1990
10
1990
20
1990 1990
0
1990
10
1990
20 0
1990 1990
10 10 30
1990
60
36 30 29
30 29 30 29
45 25 33
37 37 33 33
1335
6111 5933 5948 5857 5890 5859
STATISTICAL INFORMATION Table 17 – Table of road users killed and injured Injured
Killed Under 16
16 and Over
Under 16
16 and Over
Central Division – Dundee District Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 1
52 8 0 0 0 27 87
63 15 18 0 134 74 304
Eastern Division – Angus District Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 8 3 15
19 16 0 0 0 20 55
27 12 15 1 228 107 390
Western Division – Perth & Kinross Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 3 0 6 6 17
24 7 0 0 0 35 66
25 11 29 3 270 139 477
Tayside Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Totals
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 1 4 1 14 9 33
95 31 0 0 0 82 208
115 38 62 4 632 320 1171
03 – 04 223 95 148 1 1
04 – 05 265 106 138 4 4
03 – 04 4048.21grams 3702.03 grams 10,070 tabs 4 tabs 1.902 grams
04 – 05 7699.986 grams 2611.716 grams 3461.2 tabs 26 tabs 23.203 grams
Approx. Value (£) 03 – 04 04 – 05 647,713 1,285.897 222,122 156,703 52,711 10,384 12 78 10 70
107 1
134 2
8074.18 grams 1
2812.482 grams 36
80,742 5
28,125 108
1400 79 31
1,269 163 16
163,473.1 grams 5775.87 grams 1629 plants
56,562.296 grams 2720.274 grams 122 plants
817,366 28,879 285,075
161,768 7780 21,350
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19 4 21 40 3 1 4 2 105 20 1 1 1 1 9 232 5 1 0 2339
49 tabs
703.5 tabs 28.2 grams 648.51 tabs 1717.5 tabs 44 tabs 1 tab 174 20 21,031.13 459.077 1 32.5 6 82 capsules 338.5 25,286.937 468 mls 1 tab 0 Total Value Detected drugs offences
490
3517 4709 649 859 88 8 435 100 21,031 459 5 16 3 82 169 32,130 94 5 0 £1,704,492 3091 3443
Table 18 - Misuse of Drugs Seizures Drug Heroin Cocaine MDMA (Ecstasy) LSD Psilocybin Amphetamine Powder Tablets Cannabis Resin Herbal Plants Pharmaceuticals Morphine Temazepam Dihydrocodeine Steroids Viagra Temgesic Dipipanone Diazepam Nitrazepam Detromoramide Distigesic Codeine Zopiclone Unknown Sub Total Methadone Linctus Methadone Tablets Morphine Liquid Total Seizures
13 33 5 5 0 6 69 16 0 0 0 0 0 157 14 0 2 2259
Weight
748 tabs 2359 tabs 96 doses 90 tabs 0 49 tabs 2188 tabs 321 0 0 0 0 0 5801.248 2083.1 mls 0 90 mls
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748 1180 96 720 0 392 2188 321 0 0 0 0 0 6135 416.62 0 450 £2,141,636 03-04 04-05
The number of detected drugs offences recorded during 2004 – 2005 showed a marked increase from 3,091 the previous year to 3,443. The street value of drugs recovered has decreased from £2,141,636 the previous year to £1,704,492. This is mainly due to the fact that there were fewer large consignments of Cannabis Resin seized than in previous years. In line with the National and Force Strategic Tasking and Co-ordinating Groups Control Strategies of targeting Class A drug dealers, Tayside Drugs and Surveillance Branch have had another successful year. The value of realisable criminal assets identified and reported to Crown Office for restraint in the past year was £142,908. The value of cash seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act in Tayside over the past year was £125,436.87 The cash seizures have caused significant disruption to organised crime groups operating in the region and their suppliers. During the past year the focus of Tayside Drugs / Surveillance Branch has been geared towards the Class A Drugs of Heroin and Cocaine. A number of protracted operations have been undertaken resulting in substantial seizures of Heroin. During one such operation two kilos of the drug was seized in Dundee. This is the largest single recovery of the drug within Tayside. The use of the Class A drug Heroin is widespread throughout the Tayside Region, seizures of the drug have risen from 223 to 265 over the past year with just over 7 _ kilos of the drug being recovered this is the highest figure ever recorded for Tayside. The Class A drug Cocaine remains one of the most popular drugs of choice linked with social and recreational abuse. Over the past few years the street value of the drug has continued to fall with one gram costing £60 compared with £100, 3 years ago. In December last year Drugs / Surveillance Branch seized one kilo of the drug at Dundee Railway Station that had been sourced in the London area. There have been no seizures of Crack Cocaine in Tayside, over the past year and intelligence indicates there is little abuse of this form of Cocaine in the Region. Ecstasy also continues to be abused across the region seizures are slightly down but recoveries have dropped significantly. Amphetamine seizures have risen but the larger kilo consignments recovered have dropped. Although the drug remains popular the availability of Cocaine and Ecstasy along with their street prices dropping may play a factor in this. Cannabis Resin / Cannabis still remains the most popular drug of choice. The trend of house based Cannabis Hydroponics Cultivations continues as it proves to be of better quality than the Resin. There has been a significant drop in the amount of Cannabis Resin seized as the focus of the major operations has been on Class A Drugs. The illegal use of prescription drugs continues to be widespread across the region. The most popular drug of choice being Diazepam. This is commonly abused by opiate users. It is also popular with many in the recreational scene after a weekends abuse of Cocaine and Ecstasy. During the past year Tayside Drugs / Surveillance Branch has forged new links with its partners in the National Crime Squad at Birmingham and Liverpool, along with the Metropolitan Police Special Operations Group. This has resulted in several successful operations disrupting the flow of Class A Drugs into the region and the arrest of key individuals in the supply chain. We also continue to work with our partners in the SDEA and other Force Drug Squads in a combined effort to protect our communities.
Table of Statutory Performance Indicators Category Crimes (Groups 1 to 5) % cleared up Serious Violent Crime - crimes made known Serious Violent Crime - % cleared up Domestic Housebreaking - crimes made known Domestic Housebreaking - % cleared up Drugs: Class A Seizures Weight of Drugs - grams Quantity of Tablets - number of tabs Millilitres of Drugs - millilitres Drugs: Number of Crimes made known - supply, possession with intent etc.04/05 Class A only) Racist Crime - % cleared up Car Crime - crimes made known Car Crime - % cleared up Roads Policing Unit - a) Number of people killed/seriously injured Roads Policing Unit - b) Number of children killed/seriously injured Roads Policing Unit - c) Number of slight casualties Sickness Absence - % working time lost - a) Police Officers Sickness Absence - % working time lost - a) Support Staff Complaints - per 100 Employees 999 Calls Reports sent to Procurator Fiscal within 28 days Reports sent to The Children’s Reporter within 10 days
2003/2004 Result 55.6% 665 92% 1,127 37.7%
2004/2005 Target 48.0% 620 91.0% 1,116 34.0%
2004/2005 Result 55.3% 675 88.9% 1,245 31.7%
796 84.8% 2,924 31.9% 323 40 1,012 4.9% 5.7% 16.2 n/a n/a n/a
No Target No Target No Target 200 88.0% 2,895 25.0% 320 40 1,002 4.8% 5.0% 14 90% 80% 80%
10,363.105 4,211.7 468 262 79.7% 2,816 26.9% 349 42 1,063 4.6% 4.8% 11.6 88.9% 63.2% 84.2%
Statutory Performance Indicators The increase in the number of solved crimes in 2003/2004 was sustained in the current year with more than 1 in every 2 crimes being detected. This improvement has been sustained despite a slight increase in recorded crime this year and demonstrates the commitment of the Force to detecting crime. Once again serious violent crime gives cause for concern with an increase of 10 crimes when compared to 2003/2004. Analysis of these crimes indicates that many are connected to excessive alcohol consumption particularly in the late evenings and early mornings at weekends. We continue to work closely with partners to bring about improvement in this situation. Although the target detection rates for Serious Violent Crime and Domestic Housebreaking were not fully achieved this should be viewed against the challenging targets for 2004/2005, which were based on the considerable success achieved in 2003/2004. When viewed against crime trends over the last 5 years the current year remains encouraging. The downward trend in car crime continues and we are now seeing a 40% decrease since 2002/2003. In 2004/2005 the method of recording drugs offences changed exclusively to Class A controlled drugs seized as reflected in the above tables. As in previous years the Force continued to place a high priority in this area by setting a challenging target of 200 offences which has been significantly exceeded.
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION Breakdown of 2005/2006 Devolved Budget: Central Division Eastern Division Western Division Sub-total
£’000 “16,865” “10,300” “12,478” “39,643”
% 21.29 13.00 15.75 50
Crime Support Operations Sub-total
“5,484” “4,420” “49,547”
6.92 5.58 63
Pensions Sub-total
“14,307” “63,854”
18.06 81
Corporate Support (Balance)
“15,377”
19.41
Total Approved net revenue budget
“79,231” “79,231”
100 100
Crime Support: Crime Management (Summary) Forensic Lab DNA Lab Records & Stats Data Input Bureau Total
1743 432 -93 180 356 2618
Operations: Operational Co-Ordinator Force Control Room HQ RPU Total
192 2019 169 2380
Tayside Joint Police Board approved a net budget of £79,231 million for the financial year 2005/2006. After making adjustments for non-Grant Aided Expenditure (GAE) items the budget is in line with the GAE settlement for the force. Most of this money comes from central government by way of specific police grant paid directly to the Board and from revenue support grant paid to the constituent councils. Certain categories of costs within the budget are non grant earning and these costs are met in full from the council tax. These however form only a small part of the budget. Included within the budget of £79.231 million is 100% grant funding provided by the Scottish Executive of £299,000 for specific additional Police Officer posts, including ports policing and £119,000 specifically for Airwave Communications System. The indicative GAE figure for 2006/2007 is £79,211 million. The Board has approved a capital investment programme of £2.887 million for 2005/2006. This programme includes provision to purchase vehicles, laboratory and IT equipment, Airwave Communications System and to carry out building work throughout the force area.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Please visit our website at: www.tayside.police.uk If you wish to make any comment about this Annual Performance Report, or require further information, please contact the Head of Headquarters Division by any of the following methods. Headquarters Division, By writing to: Tayside Police, PO Box 59, West Bell Street, Dundee DD1 9JU By Telephoning: (01382) 596802 E-mail: mail@tayside.pnn.police.uk Textphone: (01382) 204500 If you require a copy of this document in a community language or large print, please tel: (01382) 596742