Tayside Police Annual Report 2009-2010

Making a DiямАerence

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10

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CONTENTS

Standards of Service

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Convener’s Message

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The Force Executive

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Tayside Joint Police Board

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Chief Constable’s Foreword

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Table of Statutory Performance Indicators

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Central Division

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Eastern Division

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Western Division

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Headquarters Crime Division

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Headquarters Division

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Force Information and Intelligence Division

28

Personnel and Development

30

Statistics

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Statement of Corporate Governance

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Useful Contact Numbers

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STANDARDS OF SERVICE

GENERAL STANDARDS

OUR RESPONSE & ENQUIRY

WE AIM TO EXCEED PUBLIC EXPECTATIONS WITH THE LEVEL OF SERVICE WE DELIVER

WE WILL PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE AND KEEP YOU INFORMED

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We will be active, visible and approachable in the communities

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We will present a smart and professional image

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We will share information with other agencies to improve public safety and minimise risk

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We will treat everyone according to their needs, maintaining confidentiality where appropriate

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We will investigate all crimes and offences in accordance with our Investigative Standards

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We will provide an update on progress to those reporting crimes or incidents as soon as possible, and in any case, within 28 days of initial contact, advising of the final outcome of an enquiry when it is complete

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When an offender has been detected, the investigating officer will decide on the appropriate action proportionate to the circumstances. This may include the provision of advice or warnings, the issuing of fixed penalty notices, or the submission of reports to the Procurator Fiscal or to the Reporter to the Children’s Panel

FIRST CONTACT WE WILL AIM TO GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME •

We will answer 999 emergency telephone calls within 10 seconds and all other telephone calls within 40 seconds

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You will always be dealt with by a named individual who will be courteous and attentive, seek fully to understand your enquiry and explain our response

COMPLETION

If you need an officer to call on you, we will inform you what the response will be, indicate when they will be attending and keep you updated of any changes

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The officer reporting will be responsible for preparing and submitting quality reports

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We will submit all prosecution reports to the Procurator Fiscal within 28 days of the charge

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We will work with other criminal justice partners to support vulnerable victims and witnesses through the legal process

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If your enquiry requires a specialist response, we will arrange for that to occur and inform you what will happen If applicable, we will provide you with a reference number, which you may use if you need to contact us again about your enquiry

WE WILL FULLY COMPLETE ENQUIRIES, SUBMIT QUALITY REPORTS TIMEOUSLY AND PRESENT EVIDENCE COMPETENTLY

COMPLAINTS

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We will acknowledge all correspondence within two working days of receipt and at that time will advise you of our proposed actions and when we will write back with a more detailed response

WE WILL DEAL OBJECTIVELY AND SENSITIVELY WITH ANY COMPLAINTS YOU HAVE ABOUT US AND ACTIVELY SEEK A POSITIVE RESOLUTION

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If we are unable to provide a full response within the timescale given, we will update you on what action we have taken, the reason for the delay and provide a revised timescale for completion

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THE CONVENER’S MESSAGE

About a year ago the Board and the force were anticipating a period of stability, with a new top team of senior officers in place. However, that changed when the then Chief Constable, who had only been in post for a short time, retired due to family illness.

The performance figures of Tayside Police are excellent. Sickness levels in the force are at an all time low and morale amongst the staff is high. Tayside Police is one of the most highly respected forces in Scotland, with the area it polices now seen as one of the safest to live in.

Justine Curran, just appointed as our Deputy Chief Constable, seamlessly took over the role of Acting Chief Constable and was formally selected as Chief Constable of Tayside in February.

As Convener, I am extremely proud of the force and its commitment to the wellbeing of the people of Tayside, but neither I nor the rest of the Board members are complacent.

We will continue to acknowledge public concerns and work with the Force Executive to maintain the current high standards we have achieved for the area.

In the coming months, permanent appointments will be made at Deputy and Assistant Chief Constable ranks. In the meantime, the public can be assured that the senior officers temporarily holding these posts have great policing experience.

Earlier this year, the Joint Board was subject of a best value inspection by Audit Scotland. The report was largely positive, although a few minor concerns were expressed. I am pleased that the Board reacted quickly to those concerns and that they will be addressed to the satisfaction of the auditors.

My sincere thanks go to my colleagues on the Board for their continued support.

THE FORCE EXECUTIVE

As I have said previously, policing is a partnership. In tackling the criminal fraternity the force requires the public's support. We need people to continue to provide information of any suspicious or concerning goings on in their area, no matter how insignificant they may seem.

With your help we can continue to let the criminals know they are not welcome here in Tayside.

Ian Mackintosh Convener of Tayside Joint Police Board

Tayside Police is managed by an Executive who report to the Tayside Joint Police Board.

In charge of the Force Executive is Chief Constable Justine Curran.

The Temporary Deputy Chief Constable, Bill Harkins, who has responsibility for Professional Standards, Force Control Room Support Functions and the Force Information and Intelligence Division.

The Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, Angela Wilson, has responsibility for operational issues in Central Division (Dundee), Eastern Division (Angus) and Western Division (Perth and Kinross) and the HQ Crime Division.

Mr Doug Cross OBE FCMA is the Director of Corporate Services and is responsible for Finance, Contracts and Procurement, Legal Services, Estate, Fleet, Executive Support and Safety.

Mrs Moira Docherty MCIPD is the Director of Personnel and Development and has responsibility for Human Resource Services, Staff Development and Training, Occupational Health and Recruiting.

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TAYSIDE JOINT POLICE BOARD

Tayside Joint Police Board comprises of 18 councillors appointed from the membership of the three local authorities in Tayside, namely Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth and Kinross Council.

The Board shares responsibility for Tayside Police with Scottish Ministers and the Chief Constable, who is responsible for operational matters.

The Board has a number of statutory duties and responsibilities including Setting the budget for Tayside Police and providing the Chief Constable with the resources necessary to police Tayside efficiently and effectively Making arrangements to secure best value and participate in community planning Examining the manner in which complaints against the police by members of the public are dealt with by the Chief Constable Appointing the Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constable.

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Convener Councillor Ian Mackintosh JP Angus Council Vice-Convener Councillor George Regan JP Dundee City Council Vice-Convener Councillor Archibald MacLellan Perth and Kinross Council MEMBERS Angus Council Members Councillor Robert G Myles JP Councillor Mark Salmond Councillor Paul Valentine Councillor Sandy West Dundee City Council Members Councillor Dave Bowes Councillor Andrew Dawson Councillor Elizabeth Fordyce Councillor Christina Roberts JP Councillor Helen W Wright JP Perth and Kinross Council Members Councillor Kenneth Lyall Councillor Peter Mulheron JP Councillor David M Scott Councillor Lewis D D Simpson Councillor Alexander J Stewart

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE’S FOREWORD

As ever, this has been an extremely busy year for Tayside Police, but one in which officers and staff have excelled in their commitment to make a difference for the people we serve.

Justine Curran Chief Constable TO THE FIRST MINISTER FOR SCOTLAND, TAYSIDE JOINT POLICE BOARD, SHERIFF PRINCIPAL FOR TAYSIDE, FIFE AND CENTRAL, AND THE TAYSIDE COMMUNITY WE SERVE, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO PRESENT MY FIRST ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS CHIEF CONSTABLE OF TAYSIDE POLICE.

Clear evidence of their hard work comes via this annual performance report. I am delighted to confirm that crime levels in Tayside during 2009-10 were down by almost 12.5% on the previous year.

This was achieved in crime groups 1-4 (covering violent and sexual offences, as well as housebreaking, car crime and vandalism) and it represents 2551 fewer victims of crime and the lowest level of crime in a decade.

During 2009-10 there was a 17% reduction in violent crime (118 fewer victims), a near 28% reduction in robbery (52 fewer victims) and a 12% reduction in racist crime, as well as a 23.6% reduction in vehicle crime, a 14% reduction in vandalism.

Community-based policing and proactive initiatives that are tailored to meet the different needs of local communities are paying dividends and driving crime down.

Co-operation we receive from Tayside Joint Police Board and our valued partnerships with other agencies and voluntary groups, as well as the support we receive from the public, has also been vital in our work to deliver safer communities.

Detection rates (for Groups 1-4) remain virtually static at 47%, but I am pleased to see significant increases in detection rates in particular areas of crime. Notably, the detection rate for violent crime is 86% - three percentage points higher than last year and robbery detections are at 69% - the best in five years.

At the cornerstone of everything that we do are our visions and values. Putting communities at the heart of everything that we do; Fighting crime, bringing criminals to justice and protecting the vulnerable; Showing that we care and delivering a good quality service.

These visions and values are uncomplicated, unambiguous and provide a common purpose for our officers and staff, as well as clarity to people about what they can expect from Tayside Police.

The quality of local policing in Tayside is the best I have ever experienced and we will always ensure that the people of Tayside are served and protected in the best possible way.

Harsh economic times lie ahead. Irrespective of any future fiscal challenges, Tayside Police, working closely with Tayside Joint Police Board, will always strive to develop as a high-quality, effective police force that earns the trust and confidence of the community.

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TA B L E O F S TAT U T O R Y P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C AT O R S

Category

2009/10 2009/10 Target 2008/09 Target result Achieved result

Crimes group 1-4 recorded

22650

17997

YES

20548

Crimes group 1-4 detected

46%

47%

YES

48%

Objective 1 – Make our communities safer by working more closely with our partners Violent crime recorded

685

578

YES

696

Violent crime detected

81%

86%

YES

83%

Housebreaking recorded

770

752

YES

725

Housebreaking detected

31%

28%

NO

33%

Motor vehicle crime recorded

1820

1341

YES

1755

Motor vehicle crime detected

32%

37%

YES

34%

Vandalism recorded

6450

5264

YES

6130

Vandalism detected

30%

32%

YES

32%

Road casualties – persons killed or seriously injured

305

249

YES

250

Children (under 16) killed or seriously injured Drug offences – supply & possession of Class A

39 332

20 339

YES YES

20 362

Objective 2 – Increase public trust and confidence 999 telephone response times

90%

93%

YES

93%

Sickness Absence – police officers

4.6%

4.2%

YES

4.3%

Sickness Absence – police staff

5.5%

4.6%

YES

5.2%

YES

87%

Objective 3 – Improve the efficiency of our organisation Reports to Procurator Fiscal

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80%

80%

CENTRAL DIVISION

Chief Superintendent Gavin Robertson is Divisional Commander. He and his Command Team are based at Headquarters in Dundee’s West Bell Street. Superintendent Sandra Richard is Deputy Divisional Commander, Chief Inspector Suzie Mertes is in charge of day-to-day operational policing, and Chief Inspector Dave Barclay has responsibility for all support functions.

Gavin Robertson Chief Superintendent CENTRAL DIVISION HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICING THE CITY OF DUNDEE AND WHILE IT COVERS THE SMALLEST GEOGRAPHICAL AREA – JUST 24 SQUARE MILES – IT IS HOME TO THE LARGEST POPULATION OF THE THREE DIVISIONS AT ABOUT 144,000.

Detective Chief Inspector Shaun McKillop is in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, while the division’s Road Policing Unit is led by Inspector Gordon Taylor.

Dundee is divided into four separate sections for policing purposes, each in the overall charge of an Inspector.

They are – Maryfield/East End covering the City Centre, Maryfield and Stobswell.

Inspector Hazel Robertson.

Lochee/West End covering Lochee, Charleston, Menzieshill, and Perth Road area.

Inspector David Scott.

Strathmartine/Coldside covering Downfield, Ardler, Hilltown, St Mary’s, Kirkton and Fairmuir.

Inspector Alan Szwec.

North East/Broughty Ferry covering Fintry, Whitfield, West Ferry, Broughty Ferry, Barnhill, Mid Craigie and Douglas.

Inspector Catriona Chisholm.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION During my time as manager at the Housing Association your officer has proved himself to be a brilliant community policeman.

He has always visited regularly and knew of many of the tenants, many of whom are elderly. He also supported the various functions that they held in the complex. His concern and care for the whole community was obvious in his manner and working practices. PC, Dundee.

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CENTRAL DIVISION

POLICING FOR THE COMMUNITY After two successful tours of duty in Dundee

by Tayside Police’s Community Task Force, those in charge of the city’s policing were determined to build on the team’s positive and focused work.

The Community Engagement Team (CET) was established in November, evolving from Central Division’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team and continuing the task force’s visible and proactive approach in working closely with local officers, multi-agency partners and, above all, local communities to tackle local issues.

The CET is funded as an additional resource by the Dundee Community Safety Partnership and guided by local issues and intelligence to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in identified areas of the city. The team comprises of six police officers and a dedicated sergeant and works closely with the city council’s anti-social behaviour team and community wardens.

They seek to have an immediate impact on areas they are deployed in, but also to make a difference for the community over the medium and long term. The multi-agency approach helps identify local diversionary activities and ensure that people who require help and support can access it and begin to address their problems and even change their lifestyles.

Lochee was the engagement team’s first deployment, where they worked with local officers in the area for four months before being re-deployed to the Linlathen area.

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The Scottish Government’s Fairer Scotland Fund paid for six mountain bikes for the CET and a further three for officers based in the East End local community planning partnership area.

The Community Task Force (CTF) is a resource for all Tayside. Since its inception in 2008, the task force has been used to good effect in various parts of the region.

During 2009 in Dundee, the CTF carried out valuable work in the Stobswell, Maryfield and Hilltown communities.

From May through August, the task force was involved in a range of activities – notably around drug dealing and drug abuse, youths causing annoyance and street prostitution.

Tackling ongoing crime was a key role of the task force, but the concerted and continuing efforts of the police and their various partner agencies are crucial in resolving issues over the long term to achieve safer, happier communities.

A multi-agency strategic group meets regularly for discussion on community issues and how to address them.

Most recently in Dundee City Centre, the task force has had a focus on issues that have a negative impact on the community, including violent crime, drug dealing, acquisitive crime, aggressive begging and speeding motorists.

Once again, organisations that comprise the Dundee Community Safety Partnership provided support and played an invaluable role in the community-based activities that the task force were involved in.

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GETTING IT RIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD Significant progress in strengthening the leadership and direction of Child Protection Services in Dundee was highlighted in a follow-through report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) in March.

The report noted that the Dundee Children and Young Persons Protection Committee (CYPPC) responded quickly and positively to the main points for action set out in an inspection report into children protection services published in 2009 and that services were working increasingly well together in partnership.

Dundee CYPPC comprises of representatives of Tayside Police, NHS Tayside, Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration, District Procurator Fiscal and Dundee City Council.

The initial report, while recognising the dedication and hard work of staff, had been critical of policy, processes and practices aimed at keeping Dundee’s children safe.

All agencies involved took joint responsibility for the issues identified in the report, acknowledged there had been gaps in child protection services and resolved to make substantial improvements for the city’s children and families.

Indeed, processes were already underway, with partners making more resources available to strengthen and improve services to vulnerable children, including an increase in front-line staff working across child protection.

They had also committed to the creation of a new Child Protection Unit based at Kings Cross Hospital, where specialists in child protection from all of the agencies will be based.

Tayside Police Deputy Chief Constable, Bill Harkins said: ‘‘The fact that police, social work and health staff will be working together from the new unit will help to improve the service. On each and every case,

information can be shared more easily and partnership working strengthened.’’

HMIE’s follow-through report acknowledged this £2.65 million investment in a purpose-built unit. It also recognised the investment in additional resources, including staff, and a new electronic information system, which they said had the potential to have a positive impact on improving the lives of children at risk.

Alan Baird, Chairman of the Dundee Children and Young Persons Committee, said: ‘‘Our improvement activity has included the redesign of child protection services and the reconfiguration of staffing, as well as increasing staffing levels and better communication. ‘‘While we have made a very positive start, we are not complacent and our improvement work is ongoing and will continue into the long-term.’’

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The Dundee CYPPC has also introduced a new single telephone number to make it easier for people to get in touch with any concerns.

The Dundee Child Protection Line is 01382 307999.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I just wanted to thank you all for all your help, advice and support over the past two years. I’d also like to thank you for working so hard as a team to help resolve my problem. You all do a fantastic job and I really appreciate all that you have done. KM, Dundee.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Please pass on my grateful thanks to the Sergeant.

His professionalism mixed with tenderness and care helped me at a traumatic time when my husband suddenly died. He had to do a difficult job, but one which he did very well. NW, Dundee.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I have never forgotten your care and thoughtfulness on the day my husband died and would like to take the opportunity to thank you so much for the compassion you showed, your job is not an easy one at such times. WL, Coleraine.

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CENTRAL DIVISION

VICE VERSA The Vice Versa Project (delivered by Action for Children and the Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Dundee) has been established to support women involved in street prostitution in the Dundee City area.

LISTENING TO RESIDENTS

It delivers a range of free support services including street outreach, drop-in sessions, drug treatment, advocacy, referral to other services and practical and emotional support to women. The project aims to raise awareness of the harm caused to women through their involvement in prostitution and to support them to make positive changes within their life that assist them to exit prostitution over the long-term.

Community police officers working in Dundee’s Lochee, Menzieshill, Charleston and West End, wanted to give local residents a platform where they could share concerns and indeed their positive views about where they live.

Since opening their doors in the summer of 2009 the Vice Versa Project has engaged with just over half of all women involved in street prostitution in Dundee. Staff from the project have also worked with community members affected by this issue to raise awareness of prostitution and the harm caused to women involved.

One of the main sources of referral to the project is from Tayside Police, who have worked in partnership to ensure women who come to their attention are offered opportunities to address issues they face in order to reduce re-offending. Tayside

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Police also contributes to the multi-agency group who help oversee the project and make sure that public protection for communities and women affected is coordinated and consistent.

Understanding the issues of most importance and greatest concern to people is crucial in setting policing priorities and giving the community the police service it wants.

To do this, a series of police surgeries were held.

These consultations gave opportunity for various topics to be raised and prompted discussion about how they might be resolved – whether by police intervention, or by the assistance of partner agencies.

The involvement of people providing information about where they live assists greatly in deciding how local policing is delivered. The value of the surgeries was quickly evident and this brand of community consultation has now been rolled out by community officers across Dundee.

EASTERN DIVISION

Colin MacKay Chief Superintendent EASTERN DIVISION HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICING THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA OF ANGUS, INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF ARBROATH, BRECHIN, CARNOUSTIE, FORFAR, KIRRIEMUIR, MONIFIETH AND MONTROSE.

The division covers an area of about 850 square miles and a population of approximately 105,000.

WELCOMING THE TROOPS BACK HOME

Divisional HQ is based in West High Street Forfar, where the Command Team is led by Chief Superintendent Colin MacKay. Superintendent Ewen West has day-to-day responsibility for all operational policing matters, with Chief Inspector Jennifer Thornton in charge of all support functions.

Tayside Police was honoured to play a part in welcoming home the ranks of 45 Commando and The Black Watch 3rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland from tours of duty in Afghanistan.

Detective Chief Inspector Ally Reid is in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, while the division’s Road Policing Unit is led by Inspector Emma Bowman.

For policing purposes Angus is divided into four separate sections with an Inspector in overall charge of each area.

Seven hundred Royal Marines marched through the streets of Arbroath in May and, in December, around 450 members of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland paraded through Forfar to mark their return from active duty. Both parades drew large crowds of appreciative Angus residents, as well as friends, families, exservicemen and injured colleagues.

They are – Section 1 - Forfar, Kirriemuir, Muirhead and Letham and surrounding areas.

Inspector Peter McLennan.

Section 2 - Montrose and Brechin and surrounding area.

Inspector Gordon Cryle.

Section 3 – Arbroath and surrounding area.

Inspector Callum Leith.

Section 4 - Carnoustie and Monifieth and surrounding area.

Inspector Kenny Hart.

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EASTERN DIVISION

FORENSIC EXPERTISE HELPS SOLVE BARBAROUS CRIME

and cannabis joints had proved unsuccessful.

Only a naked flame from a lighter held about a centimetre away had worked.

In November 2009, Stewart Blackburn was convicted of murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend Jessica McCagh in April at a flat they shared in Arbroath.

Blackburn claimed he had ‘’slapped’’ a jerry can of petrol at his girlfriend during a row.

But Miss Peplar gave evidence that the victim must have had at least a litre of petrol on her and that she believed that the fire was caused by a naked flame.

During a harrowing ten-day High Court trial, jurors were told how Blackburn doused Jessica in petrol, set her alight and prevented her escape by holding a door closed. Jessica died later in hospital having suffered severe burns to 85% of her body.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Iain Wales, knew forensic evidence was crucial to securing a conviction and enlisted the expert assistance of independent forensic scientist Andrew Wade – a specialist in fire and explosion investigation - and Fire Investigations Specialist, Rebecca Peplar.

Professor Wade told the court that evidence suggested the victim had been trapped behind a door that was held shut. Blackburn was the only other person in the house.

He said that petrol on Jessica’s clothing had been ignited by a naked flame, such as a match or lit taper, and that burns on Blackburn’s clothing proved he was close to the fire.

Dismissing argument that a cannabis joint may have been responsible for the blaze, Miss Peplar showed jurors how scientific tests to light petrol vapour using cigarettes

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On January 5, 2010, Judge Lord Bracadale imposed a life sentence on Blackburn and told him that he would spend a minimum of 21 years in prison.

DI Wales said: ‘‘Jessica suffered a quite horrific death at the hands of Blackburn. He fully understood the consequences of his actions, acted without a glimmer of fear or compassion and ultimately showed a contemptible disregard for the agonies of someone he claimed to care for.’’

The bravery of Jessica’s 19-year-old friend and neighbour Ricci Foreman was recognised when he was awarded the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire Award from Tayside Fire and Rescue in March. With no concern for his own safety, Ricci had rushed to Jessica’s aid on the night of the terrible incident, tried in vain to put out the fire and then got her out of the blazing flat to ambulance staff. He then went back into the tenement block to help evacuate other residents.

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OPERATION ESK

Behaviour Order warnings were issued and two vehicles were seized.

Tayside Police’s Community Task Force is a valued resource that enhances and assists local police officers and partner agencies in dealing swiftly and effectively with crime and anti-social behaviour that is having a negative effect on local communities.

In comparison to the same three months in 2008, youth calls fell in Montrose and Brechin by 44% and vandalism by 45%.

Petty assaults also fell by 29% and domestic housebreakings by 56%.

Their work is focussed, intense and aimed at making an immediate difference.

Because they work closely with local colleagues and partners, those concerted efforts lead to sustainable improvements to the quality of life for people living in those communities.

Montrose and Brechin benefited from the presence of the Task Force from September to November 2009, with their sights firmly set on addressing issues such as drug dealing, alcohol-related crime and disorder including under-age drinking, as well as vandalism and irresponsible driver behaviour.

In those three months the task force had significant success in disrupting the illegal supply of drugs in Montrose. Seven people were put before the court following an intelligence-led operation in the town and officers recovered heroin and cannabis with a combined four-figure value.

In all, 17 drugs search warrants were executed and almost 50 proactive drugs searches carried out. A number of individuals also accepted referrals to drugs treatment services.

Regular high-profile foot patrols – totalling more than 322 hours - were carried out by the task force in Brechin and Montrose to detect and deter crime and anti-social behaviour.

Working with local officers, they seized almost 50 litres of alcohol from young people, reported two people for supplying alcohol to under-18s and worked closely with owners and staff of on and off-sales premises.

During their time in Angus, the team took nine children to a place of safety – whether home or to hospital – after being found under the influence of alcohol.

Officers issued 62 fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences and warned a further 78 drivers about their behaviour.

Thirty driver or vehicle-related Anti-Social

‘‘Families are referred to the project by a professional who is known to them - for example, a teacher, health visitor, social worker, housing officer, or a police officer. ‘‘Staff involved in Link Up will combine their resources and, when families are identified as being affected by parental substance misuse, experienced professionals will look at a range of different approaches to help resolve the issues they face.

MONTROSE LINK UP

‘‘It is a sad reality that people do abuse drugs and alcohol, parents among them.

It is incumbent upon us to protect children who are exposed to such lifestyles and find the best ways to support them and their families.’’

Over the past year, Tayside Police in Eastern Division has been involved in a pilot with local partners in health, social work, education, the voluntary and other professional sectors, to identify, protect and assist children living in families where there is drugs and alcohol misuse.

Through Link Up the relevant agencies will work with mothers and fathers to establish risk, help improve their parenting skills and assist in establishing routines and activities for their children. Ultimately, the aim is to make home life safe and stable for children and young people.

Chosen by the Scottish Government to trial the Link Up initiative, the two-year pilot has been operating in Montrose and has been working towards finding new and more robust ways to help and support children and families living in such circumstances.

Detective Inspector Iain Wales, head of Tayside Police’s Public Protection Unit in Angus, said:

Link Up aims to meet the Government's advice on 'Getting it right for every child', combining this with national guidance on drugs and alcohol that contains outcome targets for children affected by substance misuse. The Scottish Government is funding a researcher to assess the initiative's outcomes.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I would like to thank the officers involved in running the Bike Safe Scotland scheme. They are obviously very enthusiastic about motorcycling, and it is a credit to them that they want to spend time passing on their experience. The whole experience has helped me to be more aware of the things I can do, to make me a safer road user. IH, Carnoustie.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I received first class attention from your officers after I was involved in a road accident. My experience with your officers has led this particular member of the community to be very ‘pro’ Tayside Police and I have every faith in the service that your officers provide. Well done Tayside Police.

AC, Wellbank.

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WESTERN DIVISION

Chief Superintendent Craig Suttie is Divisional Commander and is assisted by Superintendent Martin Fotheringham, who is in charge of operational policing in the area and Chief Inspector Andy McCann, who is responsible for all support functions.

Craig Suttie Chief Superintendent

For policing purposes Western Division is separated into six sections all of which are headed up by an Inspector.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Your officer was empathetic, thorough and dedicated and put in a significant amount of time systematically investigating the leads to establish the facts whilst keeping me informed at all times. MG Pitlochry.

Perth City.

Inspector Ian Martin Perth Territorial covering all towns and villages in the Carse of Gowrie, as well as Bridge of Earn, Stanley, Methven and Bankfoot.

Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones Blairgowrie, covering Coupar Angus, Meigle, Alyth, Strathardle and Glenshee.

Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones Crieff, covering Auchterarder, Aberuthven, Blackford, Braco, Comrie, Dunning, Fowlis Wester, Gilmerton, Greenloaning, Madderty, Muthill and St Fillans.

Inspector Cathy MacDonald Kinross, covering Glenfarg, Milnathort, Portmoak, Fossoway, Cleish & Blairadam.

Inspector Stewart Patience Pitlochry, covering a huge area of Highland Perthshire, this section also encompasses Aberfeldy, Kinloch Rannoch, Blair Atholl and Dunkeld.

Inspector Stewart Patience

Courtesy of Perthshire Picture Agency.

WESTERN DIVISION POLICES THE PERTH AND KINROSS AREA, TAKING IN AN AREA OF ALMOST 2,200 SQUARE MILES AND A POPULATION OF ABOUT 135,000 PEOPLE.

Detective Chief Inspector Greig Steele is in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, while Inspector Grant Edward leads the division’s Road Policing Unit.

They are –

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WESTERN DIVISION

OPERATION ROSSI Perthshire’s stunning scenery attracts tourists from all over the UK and overseas, among them motorcyclists who are drawn in by the vistas and the challenge of routes through Scotland’s heartland.

Many hundreds of motorcyclists head for Perthshire between March and September. The vast majority treat the roads and others on them with the utmost respect and courtesy.

However, a small minority do not and ride with a lack of regard for their road safety and that of others. Tayside Police’s Road Policing Unit in Western Division is there to tackle those issues through Operation Rossi.

Rossi is designed to reduce road traffic collisions involving motorcyclists by addressing illegal and anti-social riding behaviour and raising awareness among other motorists of their responsibility to be considerate towards motorcyclists.

High visibility patrols were deployed during peak months on key routes through the area. Offices were tasked with stopping motorcyclists, talking with

them and emphasising the importance of safe and considerate riding. Route safety cards – entitled Around The Corner – highlighting the dangers of irresponsible riding were handed out to motorcyclists and at fuel stations and motorcycle dealers.

Many of the riders who police spoke with were aware of Tayside Police’s determination to tackle these issues and said that it had influenced their ridingstyle and reduced their general speed.

Accident and Emergency staff at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee have also commented positively about significant reductions in motorcycle casualty admissions during 2009.

The winter that followed proved to be one of the longest and most severe in recent memory, with horrendous weather

conditions leading to the closure of many major and minor routes, significantly in Perth and Kinross.

Hundreds of motorists became stuck on the A9 in Perthshire after heavy snow and fallen electricity cables closed the north and southbound lanes between Broxden and Keir roundabouts.

Spearheaded by Western Division’s Roads Policing Officers, a team of civil volunteers in 4x4s were enlisted to offer food and drinks to stranded drivers and passengers, while BEAR Scotland and Scottish and Southern Electricity worked against the elements to clear the road and restore power to the thousands of affected households.

Emergency reception centres were also established during the worst of the weather.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Despite feeling humiliated by having been the victim of a fraudster, your officer quickly put things into context, quashing those feelings and allowing us some peace of mind from an early stage. I was impressed by his considerable attention to detail and his honest and direct approach to his intended investigation. EM, Perth.

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WESTERN DIVISION

DOMESTIC ABUSE PILOT PROJECT

STRONG CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES RECOGNISED

As part of Tayside Police’s determination to tackle incidents of domestic abuse and, in particular, reduce repeat victimisation, Chief Superintendent Craig Suttie ordered a review of how such cases were handled within Perth and Kinross.

In June, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education acknowledged the very good work that Tayside Police, Perth and Kinross Council and NHS Tayside were undertaking in respect of child protection services in Perth and Kinross.

A six-month pilot project was undertaken, introducing and trialling a risk assessment model, further developing the role of the domestic abuse officer, as well as providing a pro-active and thorough response for dealing with perpetrators of domestic abuse.

The project’s overall purpose is to enhance the quality of police investigations and reporting to the Procurator Fiscal.

It followed an inspection carried out during December 2008 and January 2009.

A rolling programme of domestic abuse risk assessment training to all officers within the Perth and Kinross area is ongoing. An additional Detective Sergeant has also been appointed to the Public Protection Unit for operational supervision of domestic abuse, child protection enquiries and serious sexual crimes investigation.

Allied to the success of Operation Linchpin (a multi-agency approach to tackling domestic abuse), Western Division has now extended this initiative with two police officers dedicated both to investigating domestic abuse cases and to domestic abuse risk assessment activities including, interviewing/risk assessing perpetrators in custody, re-visiting complainers, investigating previously undisclosed crimes (including serious sex offences) and bail compliance checks.

Chief Superintendent Suttie said: ‘‘Unfortunately, the abuse of children and adults from domestic abuse, whether emotional, physical, or sexual, is a feature in our community. It is, therefore, essential that the police offer the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and commitment to protecting those affected by domestic abuse. ‘‘We will remain pro-active in our approach, robust in our response and take pride in making a positive difference for those who need us the most.’’

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Government Inspectors highlighted a number of key strengths in relation to how well children were protected in the area and out of 18 indicators of quality, one was graded ‘excellent’, ten ‘very good’ and seven as ‘good’.

Councillor Ian Miller, Chair of the Community Planning Partnership, commented: ‘‘This is one of the best HMIE Child Protection Inspections carried out in Scotland over the past three years and its positive content is welcomed by everyone. ‘‘It demonstrates a high standard and pays tribute to the outstanding work being carried out on a daily basis by many services across the council, including social work, schools, housing , the drug and alcohol team and early years team, as well as by health, the police and the voluntary sector.’’

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Thank you very much for all the support and advice you gave me during the terrible time I went through. You managed to keep me sane and cope with all that was happening. I could not have got through everything without your support. SH, Edinburgh.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I’d like to thank your officer who left a note on my car advising me that the area was a target for thieves.

My wife had left one of the windows open. It’s good to know that we are still able to have the ‘bobby on the beat’. Whilst technology is vital in today’s world to fight crime I still believe no technology can beat the face on the street. CM, Kinross.

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T IN THE PARK Clear summer skies and a kindred community spirit helped ensure the success of another T in the Park event at Balado, by Kinross.

Many months of planning and preparation go into the annual weekend event, involving Tayside Police, its emergency services and local authority partners, as well as the events security and staff. That attention to detail, allied to the good behaviour of the 85,000-plus revellers, helped to ensure that the 13th and biggest-ever festival at Balado was a resounding success. ‘‘The safety and security of the public are our priorities and it is a pleasure for us to work with DF Concerts in this regard at T in the Park. They are undoubtedly leaders in their field when it comes to delivering top class, safe and secure events,’’ said Chief Superintendent Craig Suttie, Tayside Police’s Event Commander at T in the Park.

That safety and security was augmented with additional measures in 2009,

including community patrols of the 65,000-capacity campsite and officers being assigned their own particular beats, supported by wardens, CCTV and the eye-in-the-sky blimp.

Ultimately, there were 58 arrests on the event site during the whole weekend (down 15 on the previous year), with the overwhelming majority of people contributing to a superb atmosphere.

Chief Superintendent Suttie was pleased to report that no serious crime was committed at the festival, with the majority of charges relating to theft, drugs misuse and minor assault.

Festival organiser Geoff Ellis said it was a weekend to remember, adding that many of the bands who performed commented that the T in the Park audience is among some of the best they’ve played to in the world.

Tragically, 17-year-old Errol youth Lachlan Gillies was fatally injured while on his way to T in the Park after he was involved in a collision with a lorry on the event’s opening evening. As the 2010 event approaches, Mr Suttie said his thoughts are, as a year ago, with the Perth Academy pupil’s family and many friends.

Mr Suttie said: ‘‘We all enjoyed what was another successful T in the Park at Balado and while the weekend was not incident free, crime levels and disorder were low and no serious crime took place at the festival. ‘‘That was testament to the many thousands of people that came to Balado and the various agencies that make this terrific event possible.

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HEADQUARTERS CRIME DIVISION

Detective Chief Superintendent Roddy Ross heads the division. He is supported by Detective Superintendent Willie Semple and they have responsibility for Public Protection and Justice and Operations and Support.

Roddy Ross Detective Chief Superintendent HQ CRIME DIVISION HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATION OF CRIME AT FORCE LEVEL.

Public Protection and Justice provides policy and strategic support for the Public Protection Units based in the territorial divisions and leads on child and adult protection, domestic abuse, serious sexual crime and offender management for the Force.

Operations and Support leads the Force in areas of community safety, major crime support and operations and ensures that Tayside Police is equipped with robust preventative and enforcement measures and has the resilience to deal with major crime, and serious and organised crime, including terrorism and drug trafficking.

BUBBLES SURFACES IN TAYSIDE Little had been heard of mephedrone when, in July, Tayside Police’s Drugs Co-ordinator Wendy Symington warned the community of the increasing misuse of this so-called legal high.

A number of people have suffered nonfatal overdoses of mephedrone in Tayside and it has been linked to at least one fatality in Dundee.

Worrying effects that have been experienced include increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, agitation, dizziness, nausea and severe vomiting. Severe nosebleeds have also been reported after snorting.

Inspector Symington said: ‘‘With a change in the law, the drug dealers can no longer mask the dangers of mephedrone’s misuse by calling it a legal high. Tayside Police will continue, along with our partners, to warn of its dangers and offer support to those in need of help. But we will now also be able to take very positive action to tackle the dealing and misuse of this worrying drug.’’

Anyone with information about drug dealing or drug abuse in their area should contact the police on 0300 111 2222. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

In the months that followed, public awareness about mephedrone, also known as Bubbles, M-Cat or Meow Meow grew, as did its misuse and fears over the harmful effect it had on users.

In April 2010 legislation was passed that rendered mephedrone illegal as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with penalties of a maximum prison sentence of five years for possession and a maximum sentence of 14 years for supply.

Inspector Symington said:

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

‘‘From the outset we were very concerned about the potential for harm that this drug held. Quite simply there was no clear information as to its short or long term effects. People taking it didn’t have a clue what was in it and were taking it with other illegal substances and alcohol.

My wife and I were involved in a road accident with a lorry on the A9 near Perth. It was a very traumatic time.

The traffic officers who attended were efficient, kind and caring, organising the rescue of us and our car. What a credit these are to your Force and I’d like to thank them for making such a horrible day bearable. GG, Selby.

‘‘Furthermore, it appeared that young people were the target of dealers for this so-called legal high. ‘‘Tayside Police, along with our partners in health and education and other support agencies were determined to warn children and adults of the dangers.’’

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DISCLOSURE PILOT Tayside Police was chosen by the Scottish Government to operate the Community Disclosure pilot – aimed at providing parents and carers with enhanced access to information about sex offenders who may be in contact with their children.

Initially a nine-month project, the scheme was deemed so successful that the Justice Secretary confirmed the disclosure pilot would roll-out across Scotland even before its May conclusion date.

The pilot allows people to ask about the background of a named person who has unsupervised access to their child, but to take advantage of the scheme they must prove their identity and relationship with the child, as well as signing an undertaking not to share the information with other people.

The initiative adds to the flow of information being received by the police and there is a presumption that police will tell the applicant if the named person has convictions for sexual or violent crime towards children.

Even if information is not disclosed, any useful intelligence is acted upon and measures will be put in place where a child is considered to be at risk.

0300 111 2222 and it is through this that the vast majority of enquiries have been made.

Chief Inspector Knox added, ‘‘Understanding of the scheme was extremely important to ensure other agencies were fully aware and that there was good public awareness of what the project was designed to achieve. ‘‘We did not expect to be inundated with requests and that has proved to be the case, with people only contacting us with meaningful and worthwhile requests. On average we receive about six enquiries a month and we have disclosed information on four occasions. ‘‘Success is not measured by volume in this important area and it is clear that people in Tayside are getting it right. ‘‘A full evaluation is underway, but it is important to remember that disclosure is just one strand of the work undertaken by the police to keep children safe. ‘‘The information we receive from the public helps us to identify risk and act quickly. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our children safe and there is no doubt that this project has made a valuable contribution.’’

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I just wanted to say a big thank-you to the two officers for their assistance to my family following a tyre blow out on the A9 Southbound at Auchterarder. After they pushed the car for nearly half a mile to avoid any accidents, they also made sure my wife and family were safe. They went above and beyond the call of duty and I want them to know that they did their badges proud.

RM, Daventry

‘‘The disclosure scheme is part of policing in Tayside now and fits well with the good work that we are already doing with our partners in social work, NHS and voluntary organisations, including Stop It Now and Children First. All of them are very supportive of the project,’’ said Chief Inspector Eric Knox, Project Manager.

Telling people about the pilot was very important to its success. Leaflets, posters and radio adverts were used to inform the public and operational police officers and call handlers received training.

People requesting information have been directed to the Tayside Police single nonemergency number

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HEADQUARTERS CRIME DIVISION

Minister in custody‌Shona Robison, Minister for Public Health and Sport, toured the new Custody Nurses Project at HQ in Dundee, in July, to see at first hand the early benefits of a groundbreaking three-year pilot.

The pilot is being delivered in partnership between Tayside Police, NHS Tayside and the University of Dundee Centre for Legal and Forensic Medicine at police stations in Dundee, Perth and Arbroath, with Tayside Police and the Scottish Government providing joint funding.

With NHS Tayside nurses providing 24-hour healthcare and the providing of forensic services, as well as on-call doctors, the aim is to improve the delivery of forensic and healthcare services to people in police custody, as well as providing new referral processes to other services.

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CASTING A NET OVER HI-TECH CRIME Accessibility and ownership of computers and mobile phones increases year on year and so must a police force’s capacity to deal with those who choose to commit crime over the internet or via hi-tech systems.

Tayside Police’s Computer and Technical Support Unit (CETSU) was established in 2003 and, in every year since, the police officers and forensic analysts there have seen an increase in the numbers of computers they are required to forensically examine.

Examination provides evidence for all types of police investigation, including child abuse, drug dealing, fraud, terrorism and missing person cases. Staff specialise in retrieving data that a criminal has tried to delete.

Their work can often be extremely harrowing – notably where they discover images showing children being sexually abused. Every file must be scrutinised in an attempt to identify the children

concerned and the location where they are being abused.

This area of police work has increased to such a degree that in the past year Tayside Police has doubled the size of the unit’s resources and invested £300,000 in upgraded equipment.

Technicians can now recover paedophile images in real-time following the arrest of a suspect. This allows investigators to carry out thorough interviews with the evidence immediately available to them and this in turn ensures that criminals are put before the courts at the earliest opportunity.

In addition to computer examination, the CETSU also studied the contents of almost 1600 mobile phones which had been seized by officers during the course of enquiries in 2009.

The unit is also responsible for providing specialist support in the retrieval of CCTV coverage and for a range of surveillance recording equipment to assist all divisions and department in tackling a wide range of criminal and anti-social behaviour.

TACKLING THE SCOURGE OF DRUGS Tayside Police has an unrelenting focus on reducing the impact and availability of drugs.

The Force works closely with police forces and enforcement agencies across the UK to stem the flow of drugs into the area and arrest those people who seek to profit from the addiction of others by peddling illegal drugs.

In the past year, Tayside Police conducted 15 major investigations targeting serious organised criminals throughout the force area involved in drug trafficking from the West Coast of Scotland and the North West of England, notably Liverpool, into Tayside.

Enforcement action surrounding these operations resulted in the arrest of 64 criminals, a total of £77,989 seized under the Proceeds Of Crime Act and the recovery of controlled drugs to the value of £983,976, which included almost three kilos of cocaine worth £189,500, almost 6.5 kilos of heroin worth £634,020, 571 cannabis plants worth £159,000 and a quantity of diazepam and valium worth £956.

No organisation can solve society’s drugs problems in isolation, which is why Tayside Police works closely with representatives from NHS, public health and education, as well as statutory and voluntary sector organisations throughout the area. Their common purpose is to try to provide the right support to those who find themselves in the snare of drug addiction to help enable them to kick their habit and rediscover their lives.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION We recently had an incident in our Dundee store involving counterfeit currency which had been uttered by an innocent third party.

Your officers attended and my staff were most impressed with their professionalism.

They are a credit to your service.

BN, Coventry,

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HEADQUARTERS DIVISION

HQ Division is led by Chief Superintendent Hamish Macpherson. Within this division is the Force Communications Centre, very often the community’s first point of contact with the police, which is under the command of Superintendent David Tonks.

Hamish Macpherson Chief Superintendent HQ DIVISION IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND THE EFFICIENCY OF TAYSIDE POLICE AND PROVIDES A RANGE OF SPECIALIST SUPPORT TO ALL AREAS OF THE FORCE.

Also housed in HQ Division is the Force’s Professional Standards Department, led by Superintendent Willie Clark.

The department examines and investigates any complaints about police officers and staff, whether criminal or misconduct matters, on or off duty.

The Governance and Development Department is under the charge of Chief Inspector Lorna Robbie and comprises of various units, namely Business Change and Improvement, Performance and Planning, Information and Communications Technology, Business and Project Support, Force Projects, and Corporate Communications.

Also within HQ Division is the Operational Support Department headed by Superintendent Rick Dunkerley. The OSD provides force-wide support in a range of activities involving specially trained and equipped staff. This includes operational firearms and training, emergency planning, licensing (including liquor and firearms), dog section, wildlife crime, search and rescue and HQ Road Policing, as well as the Community Task Force.

ANOTHER BUSY YEAR FOR THE MOUNTAIN RESCUE SERVICES Modern technology might help to make the higher altitudes of Tayside safer for those who venture on to the region’s mountains.

But when hillwalkers forego the proper equipment, or have a lack of respect or understanding for the elements, Tayside Police’s Search and Rescue Unit (SARU) and their civilian colleagues at the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team (TMRT) can be called into action.

Over the last year Tayside Police’s SARU and the TMRT have mobilised to assist people in difficulty on the mountains on 48 occasions.

Traditionally the work of searchers and rescuers often involved covering very large areas in efforts to locate those in peril.

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hillwalkers (or members of their party) can call for assistance and give their location.

But, better personal communications although very useful, are not failsafe, particularly when people are ill-prepared for venturing out into the mountains and glens. A mobile phone, or a GPS (Global Positioning System) device is no substitutes for a map and the ability to read it – after all a map never suffers a flat battery.

Sergeant Colin MacDougall, Team Leader for Tayside Police SARU: ‘‘We answered a call to two hillwalkers who were stranded in blizzard conditions near the top of Mayar in 2009. One was experienced, but they had headed out without a map.

Simple errors such as this can end in tragedy. Fortunately, on this occasion, those concerned suffered only mild hypothermia and made a full recovery. ‘‘Tayside Police is grateful to all the volunteers who are devoted to the region’s mountain rescue service. That includes police officers, air crew, military personnel and civilian teams – including Tayside Mountain Rescue Team. ‘‘They all deal with a wide range of challenging incidents and their commitment to head out, often in extreme weather, and assist people in difficulty because of illness, injury or other reasons is to be applauded.’’

In the past year, Tayside Police SARU has undertaken a review of the service they provide, leading to an even greater emphasis on joint working between themselves and local voluntary teams, the TMRT in particular.

Via thorough and regular joint training during the year, the SARU, TMRT, other agencies and volunteers have further enhanced their technical expertise in tackling rescues from mountains and gorges.

Improved equipment has also strengthened the service and increased the range of incidents they are capable of dealing with.

Equipment is, for the most part, purchased courtesy of public donations.

Recent acquisitions include a quad bike that can be used to quickly search hill tracks and carry equipment to the scene of an incident. £4000 was also spent on new avalanche transceivers – specialised radio equipment that can assist in finding people or equipment buried under snow.

In terms of emergency medical assistance, both the SARU and TMRT carry defibrillators (one of which the Order of St Johns donated

deployed to deal with 59 firearms incidents. It is of reassurance to everyone that no shots were fired, or required to be, other than on one occasion for reasons of humane animal destruction.

Tayside Police Search and rescue Unit and their Tayside Mountain Rescue Team colleagues braving harsh conditions during a nine-hour avalanche training exercise at Glenshee.

Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) provide an immediate armed response to all potential spontaneous firearms incidents and other crimes where weapons might be used. While they undertake this important specialist role when called upon, they are regular police officers – many of them communitybased police officers.

Incidents that require a firearms response are not commonplace, but range from the criminal use of firearms and VIP protection to dangerous animals who pose a threat public safety.

to the police) to treat anyone found suffering from heart problems, or who is acutely hypothermic. They have also augmented their casualty care to include the use of analgesics in mountain environments.

TACTICAL FIREARMS UNIT

Stuart Johnston, Team Leader for TMRT, said:

But the region is not immune to serious or violent crime. As such it is vital that Tayside Police is well-equipped to deal with any and all serious incidents.

‘‘Our mountains have a terrific appeal for skiers, walkers and climbers. The most important things that they can do are be prepared, plan well and stay safe. Having the right skills, knowledge and equipment to safely cope with the mountain environment in winter or summer should never be underestimated.

Tayside is one of the safest areas within which to live, work and enjoy life with the result that its police force is able to adopt a style of community policing that is a model for others to follow.

The Tactical Firearms Unit provides the resources and capability to resolve serious incidents, where the intervention of highly-trained firearms officers may be required.

During 2009, firearms officers were

The unit also assists in gaining rapid entry to premises to assist in firearms and search operations. Trained officers provided this advanced method of entry capability on 166 separate occasions during 2009.

Training is paramount and as such officers undergo continuous and rigorous training and assessment in the use of weapons and tactics in accordance with national guidelines, which is further enhanced by additional training in specialisms such as rifle, shotgun and close protection work.

All AFOs are also trained and authorised in the use of less lethal alternatives, such as Taser and baton round. Neither of these alternatives was discharged during the timeframe of this report.

‘‘The TMRT relies on the public’s generosity to maintain the mountain rescue service and we are very grateful for their support. However, we do face a constant financial challenge and would welcome any donation.’’

For further mountain safety advice or to make an online donation, visit www.taysidemrt.org.uk

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Thanks to the officers on duty at Montrose Highland Games. They were a pleasure to have in our midst and performed their duties in a very professional and friendly manner.

TR, Montrose.

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WE CARE ABOUT YOUR CALL When people call Tayside Police in an emergency, or to seek help and advice, they rightly expect the highest standards of service from their Force.

With the launch of a new Force Communications Centre (FCC) at HQ in Dundee in December, the aim was to take this vital area of front line service delivery to new heights.

The new facility is fitted with the latest in communications equipment and technology and has an increased number of fully-trained and professional staff.

Superintendent David Tonks, who has overall responsibility for the Force Communications Centre, said: ‘‘By pooling staff and introducing a new shift pattern, we have more staff available at the right time to take all 999 calls and to ensure further improvements in the coordination of our responses to calls from the public, incidents and emergencies. ‘‘We closely monitor our performance and I’m pleased to report that we are operating at consistently high levels. For example, over the past year, FCC staff answered 93% of 999 calls within 10 seconds and 90% of non-emergency calls to the 0300 111 2222 number within 40 seconds.’’

CCTV footage across Tayside, improved information gathering and briefing technologies.

Incident teams are often established to manage the policing of incidents requiring a large scale specialist police response.

The suite is specifically designed to provide the modern communications and co-ordination facilities required to maximise public safety in the event of serious or major incidents.

Overall this development represents a £420,000 investment by Tayside Joint Police Board.

Convener, Councillor Ian Mackintosh said: ‘‘The new FCC represents excellent value in that it makes the best use of existing premises, renewed with state of the art facilities and populated with dedicated and professional police officers and staff. ‘‘People need to be confident that their call will be dealt with promptly and correctly and the new facility, and importantly the staff there, will ensure that Tayside Police provides high standards of service from that very first contact.’’

The new communications nerve centre also led to the creation of an additional non-emergency contact centre facility at Divisional HQ in Perth. This provides a response to non-emergency calls using staff based outside Dundee, in a manner that allows peaks in demand to be responded to jointly along with staff in Dundee and front counter staff working in outlying stations.

Control Centre staff previously based in Perth have joined their colleagues in Dundee to enhance the Force’s ability to co-ordinate emergency and incident responses across the whole of Tayside.

This has improved operational coordination when responding to critical incidents and pooling staff has also improved cover at times of high demand.

A separate Incident Command Suite within the new Control Centre provides teams with access to the ‘state of the art’ communications technology, as well as

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WORDS OF APPRECIATION Due to the actions of your officers for the first time in long time I am going to have a peaceful nights sleep. KP, Montrose.

DOG SECTION The canine complement of Tayside Police acts as law enforcers and life savers.

There are 16 dogs in the section each in the charge of a dog handler, who is also an operational police officer. Half are general purpose dogs used in searches for people, stolen or lost property, tracking scents from a crime scene, crowd control and chasing and detaining fleeing criminals.

dispatched to look for him. The severe weather meant that it was not possible to despatch a helicopter to assist the search.

Following two hours of tracking over two to three miles of difficult and rough terrain, through falling snow, fog and very deep snow underfoot in sub-zero conditions, Constable Ryan Galloway and his search dog Taz traced the man and undoubtedly saved his life

The remainder are specialist search dogs six drugs search dogs and two explosives search dogs that are also trained in sniffing out weapons and cash.

The vital role that the dog section performs was illustrated perfectly when an elderly Glenfarg resident was reported missing from his home, near midnight on a bitterly cold January night.

Deep snow was lying, more snow was falling and there were obvious fears for the 75-year-old, as he was not adequately clothed for the elements and had Alzheimer’s disease.

The Path of Condie, near Glenfarg, was said to be a popular route for the missing man and a search team was

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Whilst holidaying in the Pitlochry area I got quite distressed after locking myself out of my holiday accommodation. I hesitated in calling the police but eventually was left with no alternative.

The officers at Pitlochry police station were so helpful. The whole episode was dealt with by a combination of kindness, thoughtfulness, initiative and overall caring approach to this elderly OAP. RF, East Lothian

WORDS OF APPRECIATION A huge thank-you to your officers. Their calm, positive, professionalism helped me through a devastating experience. GM, Wellbank.

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F O R C E I N F O R M AT I O N A N D I N T E L L I G E N C E D I V I S I O N

The division is commanded by Chief Superintendent Arron Duncan. His deputy is Superintendent Kevin Lynch, while Chief Inspectors Mike Whitford and Ron McNaughton oversee the management of police information and intelligence.

Arron Duncan Chief Superintendent ENSURING THAT TAYSIDE POLICE KNOWS WHAT IT NEEDS TO KNOW AND MAKES THE BEST USE OF THAT KNOWLEDGE IN TACKLING CRIME, AS WELL AS PROTECTING AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC, IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FORCE INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE DIVISION (FIID).

Tayside was the first police force in Scotland to connect information and intelligence within one division, enabling the FIID to provide a structure to improve performance and ensure corporacy in this vital area.

The FIID ensures that information and intelligence is handled, managed and disseminated correctly by the Force and, furthermore, that the information and intelligence is of the highest possible quality and that no details are unnecessarily retained.

While, for very good reason, the majority of work undertaken by this critically important division is not within the public domain, the division is home to the Freedom of Information team who play an everincreasing role in the release of information about Tayside Police.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STREET ROBBERIES TO STAR WARS Freedom of Information legislation came into effect in 2005 and in that time Tayside Police has seen an average 50% year on year increase in the numbers of questions submitted to the Force, whether from members of the public, other agencies or the media.

In the timeframe of this report (April 2009 to March 2010), Tayside Police received 630 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests comprising of 2895 questions. 323 of those requests (more than half and made up of 1630 questions) came from the media.

Information sought from Tayside Police varies greatly and has included information about various types of crime, as well as questions on financial and employment matters.

Requests often centre on statistics, but will often look to go beyond the numbers to establish a detailed picture that includes information such as age of victim and offender, where the incidents happened and when.

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But the Freedom of Information staff have learned to expect the unexpected having received requests seeking enlightenment on matters such as haunted police buildings, use of psychics, big cat sightings and officers who have Jedi as a religion. For the record, Tayside currently has no Jedis on the Force!

The FOI Unit comprises of a Force Records Manager and two FOI Officers. All three are police staff and deal with the steady stream of increasingly complex requests, researching and analysing the requested information, with help from relevant departments, before responding to the applicant.

A new model publication scheme, approved by the Information Commissioner, was introduced in June, which increases the amount of information that is routinely published by the Force and which can be found on the Force website – www.tayside.police.uk. The Force is constantly looking at making useful and relevant information available to the public in this way.

COMMITMENT TO TAKING CASH FROM CRIMINALS Tayside Police aims to ensure that crime doesn’t pay for the criminals and is determined to seize the ill-gotten assets and cash from law breakers and put those funds to good use in the community.

Working closely with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), police officers will seize money and assets that are suspected to have been acquired through criminal activities.

During 2009 Tayside Police seized £172,406.07 in cash alone.

In early 2009, an intelligence-led operation in Montrose led to two men being arrested.

One of them had £4500 he was in possession of seized under Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

Another planned operation in Dundee the following month led to £11,500 being seized from a known drug dealer.

In October 2009, almost £13,000 in cash was seized after a vehicle was stopped on the A9 south of Perth following a drugs-related police operation. That same month in Perth and Kinross, local officers with assistance from colleagues in Central Scotland Police stopped a vehicle and seized £14,000 under POCA, as well as recovering controlled drugs.

Under a new funding package agreed between the Scottish Government and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS), Tayside Police was one of three forces to share £250,000 of money recovered from criminals for two years.

Justice Secretary Kenny Macaskill said: ‘‘The Scottish Government and police service are together targeting our investment to cut off the financial lifeblood of criminal enterprises. We are committed to giving the police the right tools to take on these criminals. It is fitting we are using the proceeds of crime to help our police track these gangsters’ illegal dealings and seize their ill-gotten gains.’’

Chief Superintendent Arron Duncan, Head of Tayside’s FIID, said the reinvestment of criminals’ assets through the Serious Organised Crimes Strategy would allow Tayside Police to be even more proactive in hitting criminals where it hurt most – their illicitly gained cash and assets.

involved in this level of criminality can be achieved in many ways and the increase in funding to this area of our work will significantly enhance our ability to do that more effectively.’’

In March 2010, the fight against those who seek to profit from crime in Scotland was further strengthened when COPFS and ACPOS announced their Proceeds of Crime Champions.

Tayside Police Assistant Chief Constable Angela Wilson, along with Lesley Thomson, the Area Procurator Fiscal for Glasgow, will spearhead the efforts of police and prosecutors in targeting criminals and serious and organised crime groups across Scotland.

Ms Wilson said: ‘‘The police will continue to work closely with COPFS and other criminal justice agencies to maximise the recovery of any material or financial benefits gained through the commission of crime whether cash or assets – so these can be put to good use in our communities.’’

He said: ‘‘Targeting serious organised crime is a priority for the Force. We know the impact these groups can have on our communities and we are determined to protect the people we serve from the harm these types of criminals can inflict. ‘‘The disruption and detection of those

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I want to give you full marks for policing in Tayside. Whilst on holiday in the area I was very reassured by your visible patrols. I am hoping to come back to the Tayside area soon.

Keep up the good work.

AD, Southport.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION I just wanted to write and thank your officers who were on duty at T in the Park.

They were all so friendly and took the time to speak to the young people instead of expecting us all to be up to no good.

It was good to meet so many officers who had time for young people for a change. Keep up the good work Tayside Police!

MB, Kilmarnock.

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PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT

Under the Directorship of Mrs Moira Docherty, Personnel and Development provides services and support in human resources, staff development and training, occupational health and recruiting.

In accordance with the Equal Pay Act, the force undertook what was a very long and detailed process. Indeed, groundwork for the evaluation began in 2004 and elements of the scheme have continued beyond the timeframe of this report via a statutory appeals process.

Fit for duty

Tayside Police human resources advisers have been an integral part of providing advice and information to individuals and their line managers and representatives throughout the process.

A workforce that is fit and ready to provide the highest standards of service to the community has long been a priority for Tayside Police and one that is being rewarded with continued reductions in lost working days.

During 2009-10, police officer absence decreased by 225 working days in comparison to the previous year. For police staff, absence levels were reduced by 437 working days in 2009-10 compared to 2008-09 – the lowest in at least a decade.

Recruitment

Tayside Police’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of its officers and staff is supported by occupational health providers, OHSAS. This joint-work has ensured improved attendance levels, a healthier workforce and, above all else, high standards of performance and service delivery to the public.

Tayside Police is one of four Scottish forces involved in a Shared Recruitment Service Pilot, which was introduced in October 2009, with the result that all applications to join Tayside (as well as Lothian & Borders Police, Central Scotland and Fife Constabulary) are now processed by the Shared Recruitment Service Team who are based at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan.

Job Evaluation

Recruitment of police staff and Special Constables is still carried out within the force.

The results of Tayside Police Job Evaluation Scheme were announced in June 2009, with 588 members of police staff being notified of their new posts and gradings.

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The overall aim has been to ensure fair and equal pay for work of equal value for a highly capable and motivated workforce.

STATISTICS Police Annual Statistical Tables 2009-2010 Group 1 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 1 – Crimes of Violence Murder Attempted Murder Culpable Homicide Serious Assault Robbery (incl attempts) Child Cruelty/Neglect Poss of a Firearm w/I to end. life Abduction Threats Others Table 1

Group 2 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 2 – Crimes of Indecency Rape Assault with intent to Rape Indecent Assault Lewd & Libidinous Practices Indecent Exposure Others Table 2

Group 3 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 3 – Crimes of Dishonesty Theft by Housebreaking etc:Domestic Dwelling Domestic Non-Dwelling Commercial Th. by O.L.P. etc.

Th. by O.L.P. to a Motor Vehicle etc.

Th./Att. Th. Of M.V. (inc. T.A.D.A.) Convicted thief in poss of tools w.i.

In building with intent to steal Theft Theft from a Motor Vehicle Reset Embezzlement Fraud Others Table 3

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

EASTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

WESTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

TAYSIDE POLICE April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 6 7 7 7 24 23 22 22 10 10 15 14 25 26 13 12 59 59 50 48 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 130 88 99 76 54 51 45 41 60 56 57 52 244 195 201 169 136 79 93 60 14 10 6 6 37 28 36 27 187 117 135 93 57 54 47 50 35 37 57 57 21 21 28 27 113 112 132 134 8 8 1 1 6 6 0 0 2 2 3 3 16 16 4 4 8 9 2 2 13 13 4 4 16 16 10 9 37 38 16 15 6 5 7 3 5 6 4 4 18 18 17 14 29 29 28 21 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 3 4 2 4 3 373 271 276 218 139 135 134 129 184 170 167 148 696 576 578 495

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

EASTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

WESTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

TAYSIDE POLICE April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up 27 20 20 14 15 12 9 8 12 8 9 6 54 40 38 28 6 5 3 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 6 6 5 5 47 28 52 29 21 16 32 22 36 23 55 38 104 67 139 89 51 44 45 34 22 28 27 27 24 15 25 15 97 87 97 76 16 9 15 9 21 17 10 11 8 3 4 2 45 29 29 22 82 79 93 88 22 22 18 9 14 10 11 6 118 111 122 103 229 185 228 177 101 96 97 78 94 59 105 68 424 340 430 323

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

EASTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

WESTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

TAYSIDE POLICE April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up 507 270 200 250 524 418 17 75 4185 184 52 10 309 82 7083

141 54 61 118 107 195 17 65 2579 27 51 8 213 35 3671

500 178 142 171 346 292 20 71 3976 176 33 9 268 70 6252

128 26 38 125 67 125 20 45 2410 59 32 8 157 25 3265

84 83 108 196 54 109 1 22 1609 91 7 2 109 59 2534

32 17 42 118 16 74 1 13 878 37 7 2 70 43 1350

109 94 75 85 36 64 2 36 1385 83 21 3 91 25 2109

40 26 23 45 6 45 2 28 700 17 21 3 53 6 1015

134 68 111 180 128 130 2 64 2030 117 12 7 180 44 3207

65 27 41 106 32 87 2 56 1043 26 12 5 134 18 1654

143 82 121 143 88 95 4 64 1771 161 18 2 170 50 2912

46 23 37 93 21 58 4 48 883 95 18 3 88 18 1435

725 421 419 626 706 657 20 161 7824 392 71 19 598 185 12824

238 98 144 342 155 356 20 134 4500 90 70 15 417 96 6675

752 354 338 399 470 451 26 171 7132 420 72 14 529 145 11273

214 75 98 263 94 228 26 121 3993 171 71 14 298 49 5715

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STATISTICS

Group 4 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 4 – Crimes of Vandalism, Malicious and Reckless Conduct Fireraising Malicious Damage/Vandalism Others Table 4

Group 5 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 5 – Other Crimes Public Mischief/Wasting Police Time Escape and Rescue Resisting Arrest & Obstruct. 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

Group 1 to 5 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 5 – Other Crimes Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 TOTALS

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CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up 116 33 111 27 2837 761 2586 730 114 68 147 74 3067 862 2844 831

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

EASTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

WESTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up 62 25 42 21 52 20 1793 629 1413 446 1500 544 69 50 59 45 61 51 1924 704 1514 512 1613 615

EASTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

April 2009 to March 2010

April 2008 to March 2009

Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up 45 24 230 78 1265 490 6130 1934 48 35 244 169 1358 549 6604 2181

WESTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2009 to March 2010

April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up 373 271 276 218 229 185 228 177 7083 3671 6252 3265 3067 862 2844 831 2549 2501 2324 2275 13301 7490 11924 6766

EASTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up 139 135 134 129 101 96 97 78 2534 1350 2109 1015 1924 704 1514 512 1228 1217 1018 1010 5926 3502 4872 2744

WESTERN DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up 184 170 94 59 3207 1654 1613 615 1722 1709 6820 4207

April 2009 to March 2010

Made Cleared Known Up 198 72 5264 1666 254 154 5716 1892

TAYSIDE POLICE April 2008 to March 2009

Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up 117 114 127 127 37 37 34 34 56 56 52 53 210 207 8 8 9 9 9 9 7 7 14 14 15 15 31 31 185 185 142 139 127 127 110 110 195 195 151 150 507 507 53 46 37 34 28 26 22 20 64 57 32 30 145 129 7 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 393 378 405 387 228 226 172 173 244 242 224 211 865 846 205 199 155 146 92 88 79 75 113 110 65 64 410 397 275 273 251 251 161 160 135 135 194 199 173 175 630 632 1200 1185 1112 1099 495 495 435 433 793 789 655 654 2488 2469 28 31 26 24 8 7 8 8 9 8 34 34 45 46 78 75 58 57 43 42 16 15 40 39 19 16 161 156 2549 2501 2324 2275 1228 1217 1018 1010 1722 1709 1420 1402 5499 5427

CENTRAL DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up 213 214 31 31 403 399 91 84 2 2 801 771 299 285 559 561 2202 2186 68 66 93 88 4762 4687

TAYSIDE POLICE April 2008 to March 2009

Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up 168 148 696 576 105 68 424 340 2912 1435 12824 6675 1358 549 6604 2181 1420 1402 5499 5427 5963 3602 26047 15199

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up 578 495 430 323 11273 5715 5716 1892 4762 4687 22759 13112

STATISTICS Complaints about the Police 2009-10 Complaints and Allegations by Member of Staff

ON-DUTY

OFF-DUTY

QUALITY OF SERVICE

TOTAL

-

-

-

-

2. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against POLICE OFFICERS received during the year

544

34

-

578

3. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against POLICE STAFF received during the year

28

7

-

35

4. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against SPECIAL CONSTABLES received during the year

17

4

-

21

5. Total complaint ALLEGATIONS disposed of

529

30

-

559

Assault

Excessive Force

Incivility

Neglect of Duty

Irregularity in Procedure

Traffic Irregularity or offence

Oppressive Conduct/Harrasment

Unlawful / Unnecessary Arrest or Detention

Discriminatory Behaviour

Corrupt Practice

Other - Criminal

Other – Non Criminal

TOTAL

1. Number of complaint CASES against a MEMBER OF THE POLICE FORCE

1. Withdrawn by complainer

0

0

4

3

9

1

6

1

0

0

2

0

26

2. Abandoned due to non co-operation of complainer

1

1

1

0

4

0

3

1

0

0

0

1

12

Breakdown of ON-DUTY Complaint Allegations Disposed of

3. Unsubstantiated by available evidence

0

0

3

3

7

3

3

1

0

0

3

0

23

4. Resolved by explanation to complainer

1

1

53

73

66

15

33

6

2

0

9

19

278

5. Leading to No Proceedings by PF

64

33

12

6

3

2

4

5

5

2

36

2

174

6. Leading to criminal proceedings

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7. Leading to criminal conviction

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

8. Resulting in advice

0

0

1

6

4

3

1

0

0

0

2

2

19

9. Resulting in misconduct procedures

0

0

1

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

1

9

TOTAL

66

35

75

94

93

24

50

14

7

2

56

25

541

Misconduct Cases/Disposals No. Raised

No. Disposed

34

37

Conduct Cases

Disposal of conduct cases

TOTAL

1. Number of cases where misconduct allegations/matters were taken to a misconduct hearing

3

2. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 5(2) – if known

4

3. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 5(3)

5

4. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 6(6)

5

5. Number of cases involving resignation prior to completion of enquiry

2

6. Number of cases – counseled

17

7. Number of cases where no action taken

4

8. Number of unsubstantiated cases

15

9. Other

1

TOTAL

56

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STATISTICS Authorisation of officers and issue of firearms As at 31 March 2010 Number of officers authorised by Chief Constable as firearms users

70

Number of operations against persons known or believed to be armed in which firearms were issued

64

Number of occasions on which firearms were issued for protection purposes

11

Number of persons who received specific armed protection during the year

11

Number of times firearms were issued to destroy crazed animals

2

Number of incidents where firearms were discharged by the police (destruction of crazed animals)

2

Racist Crime Reports

Crimes Reported

Number of cases where persons apprehended, reported or warned

2008/2009

2009/2010

2008/2009

2009/2010

Central

215

184

155

142

Eastern

65

50

52

42

Western

88

90

72

75

Total

368

324

279

259

% Change

Breakdown of Types of Crimes

Crimes Reported 2008/2009

2009/2010

Abuse/Breach of the Peace

301

266

Vandalism

12

12

Assault

52

42

Others

3

4

368

324

2008/2009

2009/2010

Increase/Decrease

Total collisions

1304

1369

65

5.0%

Persons killed

4

6

2

50.0%

Total

Table of comparison ~ Road Collisions and Casualties Central Division ~ Dundee District

Persons seriously injured

57

62

5

8.8%

Persons slightly injured

238

266

28

11.8%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

299

334

35

11.7%

Total collisions

1198

1050

-148

-12.4%

Persons killed

11

5

-6

-54.5%

Persons seriously injured

62

57

-5

-8.1%

Persons slightly injured

271

224

-47

-17.3%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

344

286

-58

-16.9%

Total collisions

1652

1642

-10

-0.6%

Persons killed

10

12

2

20.0%

Persons seriously injured

106

107

1

0.9%

Persons slightly injured

343

402

59

17.2%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

459

521

62

13.5%

Total collisions

4154

4061

-93

-2.2%

Persons killed

25

23

-2

-8.0%

Persons seriously injured

225

226

1

0.4%

Persons slightly injured

852

892

40

4.7%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

1102

1141

39

3.5%

Eastern Division ~ Angus District

Western Division ~ Perth & Kinross

Tayside

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STATISTICS Table of road users killed and injured Killed

Injured 2008/2009 2009/2010

2008/2009

Totals 2009/2010

2008/2009

2009/2010

Pedestrians

1

4

73

84

74

88

Pedal Cyclists

1

0

22

28

23

28

Motor Cyclists

1

1

23

25

24

26

Motor Cycle Passengers

0

0

2

0

2

0

Drivers

1

1

103

118

104

119

Passengers

0

0

72

72

72

72

Horse Rider

0

0

0

0

0

0

Pillion (Pedal Cycle)

0

0

0

1

0

1

Totals

4

6

295

328

299

334

Pedestrians

1

0

42

41

43

41

Pedal Cyclists

0

0

15

12

15

12

Motor Cyclists

2

1

12

20

14

21

Motor Cycle Passengers

0

1

1

1

1

2

Drivers

6

1

181

140

187

141

Passengers

2

2

82

67

84

69

Horse Rider

0

0

0

0

0

0

Pillion (Pedal Cycle)

0

0

0

0

0

0

Totals

11

5

333

281

344

286

Pedestrians

1

3

42

31

43

34

Pedal Cyclists

0

0

17

23

17

23

Motor Cyclists

1

2

39

33

40

35

Motor Cycle Passengers

0

0

1

3

1

3

Drivers

4

6

238

264

242

270

Passengers

4

1

111

154

115

155

Horse Rider

0

0

1

1

1

1

Central Division ~ Dundee District

Eastern Division ~ Angus District

Western Division ~ Perth & Kinross

Pillion (Pedal Cycle)

0

0

0

0

0

0

Totals

10

12

449

509

459

521

Pedestrians

3

7

157

156

160

163

Pedal Cyclists

1

0

54

63

55

63

Motor Cyclists

4

4

74

78

78

82

Motor Cycle Passengers

0

1

4

4

4

5

Drivers

11

8

522

522

533

530

Tayside

Passengers

6

3

265

293

271

296

Horse Rider

0

0

1

1

1

1

Pillion (Pedal Cycle)

0

0

0

1

0

1

Totals

25

23

1077

1118

1102

1141

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STATISTICS Fatal Collision Pattern ~ 1990 – 2009/2010 Number of Fatal Collisions 60 53

50 44 40

40

36

40 36

34 31

30

29

30

29

29

29

28

27

26

25

23

22

23

20

2009/10

2008/09

2007/08

2006/07

2005/06

2004/05

2003/04

2002/03

2001/02

2000/01

1999/00

1998/99

1997/98

1996/97

1995/96

1994

1993

1992

1990

0

1991

10

Number of Fatal Collisions 80 70

70 60 51

50

50

45

42

45

38

40

36

37

34

30

34

33

30

28

29

27

25

25

25

23

20

2009/10

2008/09

2007/08

2006/07

2005/06

2004/05

2003/04

2002/03

2001/02

2000/01

1999/00

1998/99

1997/98

1996/97

1995/96

1994

1993

1992

1990

0

1991

10

Collision Pattern ~ 1990 – 2009/2010 Number of Injury Collisions 2000

1569 1488

1500

1388

1368 1369 1267

1335 1249

1283

1221

1146

1208

1157 994

1000

1070

987

997

956

882

873

2009/10

4460

4154

4061

2009/10

4419

2008/09

4480

2008/09

2007/08

4826

2006/07

2004/05

4714

2005/06

2003/04

2002/03

2001/02

2000/01

1999/00

1998/99

1997/98

1996/97

1995/96

1994

1993

1992

1991

0

1990

500

Number of Collisions 8000 7000

6883 6773

6574

6517 6390

6111

5933

6000

5948 5857

5890 5859 5232 5261

5000 4000 3000 2000

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2007/08

2006/07

2005/06

2004/05

2003/04

2002/03

2001/02

2000/01

1999/00

1998/99

1997/98

1996/97

1995/96

1994

1993

1992

1991

0

1990

1000

STATISTICS EQUALITY & DIVERSITY MONITORING WORKFORCE PROFILE AT 31 MARCH 2010 The workforce profile at 31 March 2010 for each of the six strands of equality are as follows: Gender - Police Officers

Religion or Belief - Police Officers

Age - Police Officers

Male 73.2%

Christian Religions 49.8%

No Religion or Belief 25.4%

16-24 4.2%

45-54 25.1%

Female 26.8%

Other Religions 1.0%

Unknown 10.9%

25-34 30.6%

55-64 0.7%

35-44 39.4%

65+ 0.0%

Choose Not to Disclose 12.9%

Gender - Police Staff

Religion or Belief - Police Staff

Age - Police Staff

Male 35.4%

Christian Religions 45.3%

No Religion or Belief 25.2%

16-24 3.4%

45-54 32.6%

Female 64.6%

Other Religions 1.9%

Unknown 20.3%

25-34 16.2%

55-64 19.5%

35-44 27.3%

65+ 1.0%

Choose Not to Disclose 7.3%

Ethnic Origin Under the category of Minority Ethnic on the chart below, this includes staff who have self-classified their ethnic origin in one of the following categories: Bangladeshi, Black African, Black Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Mixed, Other Asian Background, Other Black Background, Other Ethnic Background, Pakistani. The ethnic origin categories used are taken from the 2001 Census for Scotland.

Ethnic Origin - Police Officers

Choose Not to Disclose 5.2%

White 93.7%

Minority Ethnic 1.1%

Ethnic Origin - Police Staff

Choose Not to Disclose 3.9% Minority Ethnic 1.0%

White 95.1%

Disability - Police Officers

Sexual Orientation - Police Officers

Choose Not to Disclose 4.4%

Yes 1.2%

Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual 1.5%

Unknown 10.9%

Unknown 11.0%

No 83.4%

Choose Not to Disclose 6.9%

Heterosexual 80.7%

Disability - Police Staff

Sexual Orientation - Police Staff

Choose Not to Disclose 1.8%

Yes 1.8%

Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual 0.5%

Unknown 20.1%

Unknown 20.8%

No 75.6%

Choose Not to Disclose 4.4%

Heterosexual 75.0%

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STATISTICS Police Officer Rank Profile (As At 31 March 2010) Rank Chief Constable Deputy Chief Constable Assistant Chief Constable Chief Superintendent Superintendent Chief Inspector Inspector Sergeant Constable TOTALS Officers working Part-Time/Jobshare Number of Officers on 30+ Scheme Special Constables

Total 1 1 1 8 9 23 55 167 957 1222 49 25 203

The above figures include officers who are on central service/secondment, whose posts are externally funded and those who are on career breaks. The above figures also include the following temporary promotions.

1

Temporary Deputy Chief Constable (Male)

1

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable (Female)

3

Temporary Chief Superintendents (Male)

% 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.65 0.74 1.88 4.50 13.67 78.31 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

Female 1 0 1 0 1 4 9 27 285 328 46 1 83

% 100.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 11.11 17.39 16.36 16.17 29.78 26.84 93.88 4.00 40.89

3

Temporary Superintendents (1 Female, 2 Male)

6

Temporary Chief Inspectors (1 Female, 5 Male)

5

Temporary Inspectors (2 Female, 3 Male)

11

Temporary Sergeants (4 Female, 7 Male)

Male 0 1 0 8 8 19 46 140 672 894 3 24 120

% 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00 88.89 82.61 83.64 83.83 70.22 73.16 6.12 96.00 59.11

Please note that there is also one additional secondment at the rank of Chief Constable who is not included in the above total.

Police Staff Grade Profile (As At 31 March 2010) Grade Force Executive Grade 13 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1 TOTALS Number of Job-Share Police Staff Number of Part-Time Police Staff

Total 2 5 2 0 19 8 18 40 48 45 154 93 134 48 616 19 154

Female 1 5 0 0 13 4 7 26 25 26 106 63 76 46 398 17 125

% 50.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 68.42 50.00 38.89 65.00 52.08 57.78 68.83 67.74 56.72 95.83 64.61 89.47 81.17

Male 1 0 2 0 6 4 11 14 23 19 48 30 58 2 218 2 29

% 50.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 31.58 50.00 61.11 35.00 47.92 42.22 31.17 32.26 43.28 4.17 35.39 10.53 18.83

Police Staff

Total Police Staff Strength

910 515 965 1594 750 1046 392 48 6220 4.60%

85 66 78 118 68 0 169 30 614

Number of Working Days Lost 2008/2009 Police Total Police Officers Officer Strength Central Eastern Western Headquarters FIID Operational Support HQ Division HQ Crime Division Total Percentage

3829 2875 2546 493 162 655 0 0 10560 4.35%

448 259 309 20 42 109 0 0 1187

Police Staff

Total Police Staff Strength

1031 969 660 1902 699 1396 0 0 6657 5.24%

84 66 66 150 63 162 0 0 591

2009/2010 Police Total Police Officers Officer Strength 4272 2128 2740 108 193 529 212 153 10335 4.15%

453 265 305 10 45 0 81 47 1206

Please note that on 1 December 2009, Force restructuring resulted in the formation of 2 new Divisions i.e. HQ Division and HQ Crime Division and the disbanding of Operational Support Division.

Police Staff absence has also decreased by 437 working days compared to 2008/9.

The 4.60% working days lost figure for Police Staff is the lowest level recorded since % days lost calculations were introduced 10 years ago.

Police Officer absence has decreased by 225 working days compared to 2008/9.

The Force continues to work in partnership with OHSAS, our occupational health providers to continuously improve attendance levels and provide support and specialist advice to all staff.

This figure shows a continued improvement over previous years and emphasises the Force's commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

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STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

I provide the following statement in support of the Board’s Local Code of Corporate Governance which reflects my responsibility for the development, implementation and management of the Code.

The Chief Internal Auditor is required independently to review our corporate governance arrangements and provide a report and opinion on these each year to the Board.

The force discharges the principles of the Code across its divisions and departments under each of the following five dimensions: •

Community Focus

•

Service Delivery Arrangements

•

Structure and Processes

•

Risk Management and Internal Controls

•

Standards of Conduct

The force has reinforced its commitment to corporate governance this year by: •

Undertaking a review of the quality of service provided at all levels of the organisation.

•

Engaging with stakeholders and communities on a regular basis and publishing our consultation diary.

•

Review and implementation of a corporate governance meeting structure to feed into the Force Leadership Team and the Force Executive.

•

Development of an enhanced performance and management framework within the force.

•

Further development and implementation of the Best Value Review of Our People and the Advance Programme.

•

Review and refinement of the Corporate Risk Register together with development of individual department/division risk registers.

•

Undertaking a survey of staff and utilising this as the basis of driving improvement within the force.

•

Enhancing the scrutiny arrangements of the Board and the Audit and Scrutiny Committee to ensure that the force remains accountable for activity undertaken.

•

Supporting the development and delivery of Single Outcome Agreements in the constituent councils.

•

Examining identified risk areas through business continuity workshops in all areas.

Over the next year, the following will be progressed: •

A formal review of the existing Local Code based on self assessment against the new CIPFA/SOLACE guidelines to ensure that it remains relevant.

•

Establishing a revised reporting structure at a strategic level.

•

The completion and implementation of the draft risk management strategy, policy and guidance as an overriding document to support the risk registers.

Giving due consideration to the work which will be carried out in 2010/11, I am satisfied that our corporate governance arrangements are operating effectively.

Justine Curran Chief Constable

Tayside Police 2009/10 Annual Report 39

Making a Dierence

Tayside Police Headquarters PO Box 59 West Bell Street Dundee DD1 9JU Fax: 01382 200449 E-mail: mail@tayside.pnn.police.uk To report an incident or crime in a non-emergency situation, or for any other enquiry, call

0300 111 2222

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL Textphone: Helpline for users who are deaf or speech impaired

999 01382 204500

Firearms Administration At Force HQ in Dundee

01382 596858

Drugs Hotline To provide information about drugs-related incidents or activities in your area

01382 201444

Recruitment

01382 596212

Freedom of Information E-mail: information@tayside.pnn.police.uk

01382 596169

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0800 555 111

Statistical Tables Group 1 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 1 – Crimes of Violence Murder Attempted Murder Culpable Homicide Serious Assault Robbery (incl attempts) Child Cruelty/Neglect Poss of a Firearm w/I to end. life Abduction Threats Others Table 1 Group 2 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 2 – Crimes of Indecency Rape Assault with intent to Rape Indecent Assault Lewd & Libidinous Practices Indecent Exposure Others Table 2 Group 3 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 3 – Crimes of Dishonesty Theft by Housebreaking etc:Domestic Dwelling Domestic Non-Dwelling Commercial Th. by O.L.P. etc.

Th. by O.L.P. to a Motor Vehicle etc.

Th./Att. Th. Of M.V. (inc. T.A.D.A.) Convicted thief in poss of tools w.i.

In building with intent to steal Theft Theft from a Motor Vehicle Reset Embezzlement Fraud Others Table 3

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

2 24 1 130 136 57 8 8 6 1 373

3 23 1 88 79 54 8 9 5 1 271

EASTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

3 22 1 99 93 47 1 2 7 1 276

3 22 1 76 60 50 1 2 3 0 218

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

2 10 0 54 14 35 6 13 5 0 139

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

27 6 47 51 16 82 229

20 5 28 44 9 79 185

14 3 29 34 9 88 177

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

15 0 21 22 21 22 101

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

507 270 200 250 524 418 92

141 54 61 118 107 195 82

4185 184 52 10 309 82 7083

2579 27 51 8 213 35 3671

3 14 0 41 6 57 0 4 4 0 129

2 25 0 60 37 21 2 16 18 3 184

12 1 16 28 17 22 96

9 1 32 27 10 18 97

128 26 38 125 67 125 20 45 2410 59 32 8 157 25 3265

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

84 83 108 196 54 109 23

32 17 42 118 16 74 14

8 1 22 27 11 9 78

1609 91 7 2 109 59 2534

878 37 7 2 70 43 1350

1 13 0 57 36 28 3 10 17 3 167

1 12 0 52 27 27 3 9 14 3 148

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

6 59 1 244 187 113 16 37 29 4 696

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

12 0 36 24 8 14 94

8 0 23 15 3 10 59

9 1 55 25 4 11 105

40 26 23 45 6 45 2 28 700 17 21 3 53 6 1015

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

134 68 111 180 128 130 66

65 27 41 106 32 87 58

6 1 38 15 2 6 68

2030 117 12 7 180 44 3207

1043 26 12 5 134 18 1654

7 50 1 201 135 132 4 16 28 4 578

7 48 1 169 93 134 4 15 21 3 495

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

54 6 104 97 45 118 424

40 6 67 87 29 111 340

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

38 5 139 97 29 122 430

28 5 89 76 22 103 323

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

143 82 121 143 88 95 4 64 1771 161 18 2 170 50 2912

7 59 1 195 117 112 16 38 29 2 576

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

WESTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

109 94 75 85 36 64 2 36 1385 83 21 3 91 25 2109

2 26 0 56 28 21 2 16 18 1 170

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

WESTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

EASTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

500 178 142 171 346 292 20 71 3976 176 33 9 268 70 6252

3 15 0 45 6 57 0 4 4 0 134

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

EASTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

20 3 52 45 15 93 228

2 10 0 51 10 37 6 13 6 0 135

WESTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

46 23 37 93 21 58 4 48 883 95 18 3 88 18 1435

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

725 421 419 626 706 657 181

238 98 144 342 155 356 154

7824 392 71 19 598 185 12824

4500 90 70 15 417 96 6675

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

752 354 338 399 470 451 26 171 7132 420 72 14 529 145 11273

214 75 98 263 94 228 26 121 3993 171 71 14 298 49 5715

Group 4 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 4 – Crimes of Vandalism, Malicious and Reckless Conduct Fireraising Malicious Damage/Vandalism Others Table 4

Group 5 Classification of Crimes and Offences Group 5 – Other Crimes Public Mischief/Wasting Police Time Escape and Rescue Resisting Arrest & Obstruct. 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

Groups 1 to 5 Classification of Crimes and Offences

CENTRAL DIVISION

EASTERN DIVISION

WESTERN DIVISION

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

116 2837 114 3067

111 2586 147 2844

62 1793 69 1924

42 1413 59 1514

52 1500 61 1613

45 1265 48 1358

230 6130 244 6604

33 761 68 862

27 730 74 831

CENTRAL DIVISION

25 629 50 704

EASTERN DIVISION

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

117 8 185 53 7 393 205 275 1200 28 78 2549

127 9 142 37 2 405 155 251 1112 26 58 2324

37 9 127 28 0 228 92 161 495 8 43 1228

114 8 185 46 7 378 199 273 1185 31 75 2501

127 9 139 34 2 387 146 251 1099 24 57 2275

CENTRAL DIVISION April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

21 446 45 512

37 9 127 26 0 226 88 160 495 7 42 1217

34 7 110 20 0 173 75 135 433 8 15 1010

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

198 5264 254 5716

72 1666 154 1892

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Up Known

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

56 14 195 64 0 244 113 194 793 9 40 1722

52 15 151 32 0 224 65 173 655 34 19 1420

210 31 507 145 7 865 410 630 2488 45 161 5499

213 31 403 91 2 801 299 559 2202 68 93 4762

56 14 195 57 0 242 110 199 789 8 39 1709

53 15 150 30 0 211 64 175 654 34 16 1402

WESTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

78 1934 169 2181

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

EASTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

24 490 35 549

WESTERN DIVISION

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

34 7 110 22 0 172 79 135 435 8 16 1018

20 544 51 615

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

207 31 507 129 7 846 397 632 2469 46 156 5427

214 31 399 84 2 771 285 561 2186 66 88 4687

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

Group 1

373

271

276

218

139

135

134

129

184

170

168

148

696

576

578

495

Group 2

229

185

228

177

101

96

97

78

94

59

105

68

424

340

430

323

Group 3

7083

3671

6252

3265

2534

1350

2109

1015

3207

1654

2912

1435

12824

6675

11273

5715

Group 4

3067

862

2844

831

1924

704

1514

512

1613

615

1358

549

6604

2181

5716

1892

Group 5

2549

2501

2324

2275

1228

1217

1018

1010

1722

1709

1420

1402

5499

5427

4762

4687

TOTALS

13301

7490

11924

6766

5926

3502

4872

2744

6820

4207

5963

3602

26047

15199

22759

13112

Group 6 Classification of Crimes and Offences

CENTRAL DIVISION

Miscellaneous Offences Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Petty Assault Breach of the Peace Racially Agg. Harassment/Conduct False Calls and Bomb Hoaxes 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 – 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

Group 7 Classification of Crimes and Offences 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

EASTERN DIVISION

WESTERN DIVISION

TAYSIDE POLICE

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleare Known d Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

0 2332 2519 157 1 4 5 1 13 10 0 0 0 392 20 21 6 64 4 2 0 675 6226

0 2141 2142 131 2 2 0 2 15 16 0 0 0 419 4 15 4 47 0 0 1 644 5585

0 1394 1294 53 1 6 4 4 15 15 0 0 0 101 8 14 6 34 6 1 7 271 3234

0 1102 1221 36 4 6 3 8 15 7 0 2 0 132 9 21 7 32 6 0 8 285 2904

0 1422 1759 65 0 2 2 6 12 11 8 2 4 244 1 14 5 15 4 4 4 372 3956

0 1076 1757 57 0 6 3 9 23 34 1 0 0 332 16 29 8 23 7 3 1 442 3827

0 5148 5572 275 2 12 11 11 40 36 8 2 4 737 29 49 17 113 14 7 11 1318 13416

0 4319 5120 224 6 14 6 19 53 57 1 2 0 883 29 65 19 102 13 3 10 1371 12316

0 1506 2519 115 1 4 5 1 13 10 0 0 0 392 20 21 6 64 4 2 0 675 5358

0 1423 2142 107 2 2 0 2 15 16 0 0 0 419 4 15 4 47 0 0 1 644 4843

0 1118 1294 44 1 6 4 4 15 15 0 0 0 101 8 14 6 34 6 1 7 271 2949

0 868 1221 31 4 6 3 4 15 7 0 2 0 132 9 21 7 32 6 0 8 285 2661

0 1143 1759 54 0 2 2 6 12 11 8 2 4 244 1 14 5 15 4 4 4 372 3666

0 900 1757 51 0 6 3 7 23 34 1 0 0 332 16 29 8 23 7 3 1 442 3643

0 3767 5572 213 2 12 11 11 40 36 8 2 4 737 29 49 17 113 14 7 11 1318 11973

0 3191 5120 189 6 14 6 13 53 57 1 2 0 883 29 65 19 102 13 3 10 1371 11147

CENTRAL

CENTRAL

EASTERN

EASTERN

WESTERN

WESTERN

FORCE

FORCE

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2008 to March 2009 Made Cleared Known Up

April 2009 to March 2010 Made Cleared Known Up

213 21 212 451 1972 372 5025 8266

179 12 200 343 1937 275 3326 6272

253 8 189 195 461 3726 2716 7548

202 9 133 175 231 3841 2232 6823

200 13 213 216 769 6906 4427 12744

188 14 175 66 612 6692 3444 11191

666 42 614 862 3202 11004 12168 28558

569 35 508 584 2780 10808 9002 24286

213 21 212 451 1972 372 5025 8266

179 12 200 343 1937 275 3326 6272

253 8 189 195 461 3726 2716 7548

202 9 133 175 231 3841 2232 6823

200 13 213 216 769 6906 4427 12744

188 14 175 66 612 6692 3444 11191

666 42 614 862 3202 11004 12168 28558

569 35 508 584 2780 10808 9002 24286

Complaints about the Police 2009-10

-

-

QUALITY OF SERVICE -

2. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against POLICE OFFICERS received during the year

544

34

-

578

3. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against POLICE STAFF received during the year

28

7

-

35 21 559

Complaints and Allegations by Member of Staff

ON-DUTY

1. Number of complaint CASES against a MEMBER OF THE POLICE FORCE

OFF-DUTY

Breakdown of ON-DUTY Complaint Allegations Disposed of

Oppressive Conduct/Harrasment

Unlawful / Unnecessary Arrest or Detention

Discriminatory Behaviour

Corrupt Practice

Other - Criminal

Other – Non Criminal

TOTAL

-

Traffic Irregularity or offence

30

Irregularity in Procedure

529

Neglect of Duty

5. Total complaint ALLEGATIONS disposed of

Incivility

4

Excessive Force

17

-

Assault

4. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against SPECIAL CONSTABLES received during the year

-

TOTAL

1. Withdrawn by complainer

0

0

4

3

9

1

6

1

0

0

2

0

26

2. Abandoned due to non co-operation of complainer

1

1

1

0

4

0

3

1

0

0

0

1

12

3. Unsubstantiated by available evidence

0

0

3

3

7

3

3

1

0

0

3

0

23

4. Resolved by explanation to complainer

1

1

53

73

66

15

33

6

2

0

9

19

278

5. Leading to No Proceedings by PF

64

33

12

6

3

2

4

5

5

2

36

2

174

6. Leading to criminal proceedings

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7. Leading to criminal conviction

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

8. Resulting in advice

0

0

1

6

4

3

1

0

0

0

2

2

19

9. Resulting in misconduct procedures

0

0

1

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

1

9

TOTAL

66

35

75

94

93

24

50

14

7

2

56

25

541

MISCONDUCT CASES/DISPOSALS Conduct Cases

Disposal of conduct cases

No. Raised

No. Disposed

34

37

TOTAL

1. Number of cases where misconduct allegations/matters were taken to a misconduct hearing

3

2. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 5(2) – if known

4

3. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 5(3)

5

4. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 6(6)

5

5. Number of cases involving resignation prior to completion of enquiry

2

6. Number of cases – counseled

17

7. Number of cases where no action taken

4

8. Number of unsubstantiated cases

15

9. Other

1

TOTAL

56

2008/2009

Number of Working Days Lost

2009/2010

Central

Police Officers 3829

Police Staff 1031

Police Officers 4272

Police Staff 910

Eastern

2875

969

2128

515

Western

2546

660

2740

965

Headquarters etc

1310

3997

1195

3830

Total

10560

6657

10335

6220

Percentage

4.3%

5.2%

4.2%

4.6%

Authorisation of officers and issue of firearms As at 31 March 2010 Number of officers authorized by Chief Constable as firearms users

70

Number of operations against persons known or believed to be armed in which firearms were issued

64

Number of occasions on which firearms were issued for protection purposes

11

Number of persons who received specific armed protection during the year

11

Number of times firearms were issued to destroy crazed animals

2

Number of incidents where firearms were discharged by the police (destruction of crazed animals)

2

Racist Crime Reports

Number of cases where persons apprehended, reported or warned

Crimes Reported 2008/2009

2009/2010

2008/2009

2009/2010

Central

215

184

155

142

Eastern

65

50

52

42

Western

88

90

72

75

Total

368

324

279

259

Abuse/Breach of the Peace

301

266

Vandalism

12

12

Assault

52

42

Others

3

4

368

324

Breakdown of Types of Crimes

Total

Table of comparison ~ Road Collisions and Casualties

2008/2009

2009/2010

Increase/Decrease

% Change

Total collisions

1304

1369

65

5.0%

Persons killed

4

6

2

50.0%

Persons seriously injured

57

62

5

8.8%

Persons slightly injured

238

266

28

11.8%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

299

334

35

11.7%

Total collisions

1198

1050

-148

-12.4%

Persons killed

11

5

-6

-54.5%

Persons seriously injured

62

57

-5

-8.1%

Persons slightly injured

271

224

-47

-17.3%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

344

286

-58

-16.9%

Total collisions

1652

1642

-10

-0.6%

Persons killed

10

12

2

20.0%

Persons seriously injured

106

107

1

0.9%

Persons slightly injured

343

402

59

17.2%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

459

521

62

13.5%

Total collisions

4154

4061

-93

-2.2%

Persons killed

25

23

-2

-8.0%

Persons seriously injured

225

226

1

0.4%

Persons slightly injured

852

892

40

4.7%

Overall total ~ killed and injured

1102

1141

39

3.5%

Central Division ~ Dundee District

Eastern Division ~ Angus District

Western Division ~ Perth & Kinross

Tayside

Table of road users killed and injured

Killed 2008/2009 2009/2010

Injured 2008/2009 2009/2010

Totals 2008/2009 2009/2010

Central Division ~ Dundee District Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Horse Rider Pillion (Pedal Cycle) Totals

1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 4

4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 6

73 22 23 2 103 72 0 0 295

84 28 25 0 118 72 0 1 328

74 23 24 2 104 72 0 0 299

88 28 26 0 119 72 0 1 334

Eastern Division ~ Angus District Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Horse Rider Pillion (Pedal Cycle) Totals

1 0 2 0 6 2 0 0 11

0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 5

42 15 12 1 181 82 0 0 333

41 12 20 1 140 67 0 0 281

43 15 14 1 187 84 0 0 344

41 12 21 2 141 69 0 0 286

Western Division ~ Perth & Kinross Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Horse Rider Pillion (Pedal Cycle) Totals

1 0 1 0 4 4 0 0 10

3 0 2 0 6 1 0 0 12

42 17 39 1 238 111 1 0 449

31 23 33 3 264 154 1 0 509

43 17 40 1 242 115 1 0 459

34 23 35 3 270 155 1 0 521

Tayside Pedestrians Pedal Cyclists Motor Cyclists

3 1 4

7 0 4

157 54 74

156 63 78

160 55 78

163 63 82

0 11 6 0 0 25

Motor Cycle Passengers Drivers Passengers Horse Rider Pillion (Pedal Cycle) Totals

4 522 265 1 0 1077

1 8 3 0 0 23

Fatal Collision Pattern ~ 1990 – 2009/2010 Num ber of Fatal Collisions 60 50 40 30 53

20 10 0

44 36

40

40

36

34 25

26

31

29

30

29 22

29

27

28

29 23

23

4 522 293 1 1 1118

4 533 271 1 0 1102

5 530 296 1 1 1141

Num ber of Fatal Casualties

80 70 60 50 40 70

30 51 42

20

50

45

45

38

36

30

28

25

10

37

34

34

33 27

25

29

25

0

Collision Pattern ~ 1990 – 2009/2010

Num ber of Injury Collisions 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600

1569

1488

1388

1368

1369

1267

1335

1249

1283

1221

1146

1208

1157 994

400 200 0

1047

987

997

956

882

873

23

Num ber of Collisions

8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 6883 3000 2000 1000 0

6773

6574

6517

6390

6111

5933

5948

5857

5890

5859

5232

5261

4714

4826

4480

4419

4460

4154

4061