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3 November 2011
Met invests in system for surveillance for mobile phones
London's Metropolitan police force has invested in surveillance technology which allows it to shut off phones remotely, intercept communications and gather data about thousands of users in a specific area. Read more here
3 November 2011
English kids 'most fearful' of becoming victims of anti-social behaviour
Schoolchildren in England are more fearful of becoming a victim of anti-social behaviour than elsewhere in Europe, according to a study from Anglia Ruskin University. Read more here
2 November 2011
Government to ramp up anti-gang laws
Government plans to cut down on gangs in the wake of the summer riots could see youths banned from walking 'aggressive dogs' or congregating in certain areas. Read more here
31 October 2011
Restorative justice: delivering neighbourhood benefits - or letting the police off the hook?
By March next year, the Ministry of Justice aims to announce the first officially endorsed neighbourhood resolution panels. 'Restorative justice' allows offenders and victims to decide how low level
crimes should be dealt with. But does it let the criminal justice system off the hook? Read more here
31 October 2011
Boris blames Scots for putting the kibosh on year-round BST
According to Boris Johnson the arguments for extending British Summer Time all year round are overwhelming, including a predicted 3 per cent reduction in crime. The government were 'minded' to implement the change but, according to Boris, the Scots won't allow it.... Read more here
30 October 2011
Crime mapping website now shows shoplifting
The government's crime mapping website, launched earlier this year, now provides a more detailed breakdown of crimes committed in every area of England Wales. Read more here
28 October 2011
Government research shows rioters were not gang members
Analysis by the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice undermines claims that the August
riots in London and other English cities was fuelled by an aggressive gang culture. The vast majority of looters acted alone. Read more here
23 October 2011
Survey shows crime could be set to increase
Home Office figures show knifepoint robberies have increased as thieves target increasingly
expensive smart phones and mobile gadgets. It’s only one category of crime that seems to be on the increase... Read more here
18 October 2011
£0.5m report says police should reduce front-line activity
Staffordshire police have been told to make fewer arrests, deal with more reported crimes over the telephone and not respond to as many incidents. The proposal comes from top consultancy firm KPMG which was commissioned by the force at a cost of £480,000 to propose a response to reduced resources. Read more here
18 October 2011
Acceptable Behaviour Contract 'unfair' to social housing tenants
Police forces have been accused of threatening parents with eviction if their children don't sign Acceptable Behaviour Contracts, according to a children's rights group. Read more here
18 October 2011
Pensioners' patrols help prevent anti-social behaviour
A group of local residents in Salisbury, including a number of pensioners, have reduced anti-social behaviour, illegal parking and graffiti since they started to patrol the suburbs in hi-visibility jackets.
Read more here
Latest from CRP News
3 November 2011
Met invests in system for surveillance for mobile phones
London's Metropolitan police force has invested in surveillance technology which allows it to shut off phones remotely, intercept communications and gather data about thousands of users in a specific area. Read more here
3 November 2011
English kids 'most fearful' of becoming victims of anti-social behaviour
Schoolchildren in England are more fearful of becoming a victim of anti-social behaviour than elsewhere in Europe, according to a study from Anglia Ruskin University. Read more here
2 November 2011
Government to ramp up anti-gang laws
Government plans to cut down on gangs in the wake of the summer riots could see youths banned from walking 'aggressive dogs' or congregating in certain areas. Read more here
31 October 2011
Restorative justice: delivering neighbourhood benefits - or letting the police off the hook?
By March next year, the Ministry of Justice aims to announce the first officially endorsed neighbourhood resolution panels. 'Restorative justice' allows offenders and victims to decide how low level
crimes should be dealt with. But does it let the criminal justice system off the hook? Read more here
31 October 2011
Boris blames Scots for putting the kibosh on year-round BST
According to Boris Johnson the arguments for extending British Summer Time all year round are overwhelming, including a predicted 3 per cent reduction in crime. The government were 'minded' to implement the change but, according to Boris, the Scots won't allow it.... Read more here
30 October 2011
Crime mapping website now shows shoplifting
The government's crime mapping website, launched earlier this year, now provides a more detailed breakdown of crimes committed in every area of England Wales. Read more here
28 October 2011
Government research shows rioters were not gang members
Analysis by the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice undermines claims that the August
riots in London and other English cities was fuelled by an aggressive gang culture. The vast majority of looters acted alone. Read more here
23 October 2011
Survey shows crime could be set to increase
Home Office figures show knifepoint robberies have increased as thieves target increasingly
expensive smart phones and mobile gadgets. It’s only one category of crime that seems to be on the increase... Read more here
18 October 2011
£0.5m report says police should reduce front-line activity
Staffordshire police have been told to make fewer arrests, deal with more reported crimes over the telephone and not respond to as many incidents. The proposal comes from top consultancy firm KPMG which was commissioned by the force at a cost of £480,000 to propose a response to reduced resources. Read more here
18 October 2011
Acceptable Behaviour Contract 'unfair' to social housing tenants
Police forces have been accused of threatening parents with eviction if their children don't sign Acceptable Behaviour Contracts, according to a children's rights group. Read more here
18 October 2011
Pensioners' patrols help prevent anti-social behaviour
A group of local residents in Salisbury, including a number of pensioners, have reduced anti-social behaviour, illegal parking and graffiti since they started to patrol the suburbs in hi-visibility jackets.
Read more here
Anti-social behaviour has a wide legal definition. It is behaviour which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people who are not in the same household as the perpetrator.
ASBO - Anti-social Behaviour Orders ABC - Acceptable Behaviour Contracts
For a Guide to Anti-social Behaviour Orders and Acceptable Behaviour contracts click here
ASBO - Anti-social Behaviour Orders ABC - Acceptable Behaviour Contracts
For a Guide to Anti-social Behaviour Orders and Acceptable Behaviour contracts click here
