Notice of Meeting and Agenda Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee

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1 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee Date Time Venue Tuesday, 07 November :00 Corporate Meeting Room 1, Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN KENNETH GRAHAM Head of Corporate Governance Meeting Details The meeting will take place at 2pm or at the conclusion of the Communities, Housing and Planning Policy Board whichever is the later. Membership Councillor Mags MacLaren: Councillor Kevin Montgomery: Councillor Jane Strang: Councillor Marie McGurk (Convener): Councillor John McNaughtan (Depute Convener): Members of the Press and Public Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to the customer service centre where they will be met and directed to the meeting. Further Information This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. A copy of the agenda and reports for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley and online at For further information, please either democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk or telephone /11/2017 Page 1 of 54

2 Items of business Apologies Apologies from members. Declarations of Interest Members are asked to declare an interest in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest. 1 Local Policing Plan 3-22 Report by Director of Environment & Communities. 2 Scottish Police Authority Review of Police Estates Report by Director of Environment & Communities. 3 Police Scotland Scrutiny Report Report by Chief Superintendent, Police Scotland. 4 Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Scrutiny Report Report by the Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service. 5 Spotlight - Community Policing: First six months 6 Spotlight on Vulnerable Adults 01/11/2017 Page 2 of 54

3 Item 1 To: POLICE AND FIRE & RESCUE SCRUTINY SUB-COMMITTEE On: 7 November 2017 Report by: DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITIES Heading: Renfrewshire Policing Plan Summary 1.1 At the last meeting of the Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub Committee representatives from Police Scotland referred to the draft Local Policing Plan. 1.2 The Renfrewshire Local Policing Plan has now been agreed and is attached as appendix 1 for the information of members of the Sub Committee. 1.3 The document details Police Scotland s Divisional priorities for the next three year period, underpinning the delivery of services to the local community in Renfrewshire. 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub Committee: 2.1 notes the publication of the Renfrewshire Local Policing Plan discusses the potential operational implications for Renfrewshire with Police Scotland representatives at the meeting. 3 Background 3.1 Police Scotland worked closely with Renfrewshire Council to ensure areas of focus for the document were closely aligned with wider community plan aspirations, and that the policing priorities for communities in Renfrewshire were complimentary to the forthcoming Local Outcome Improvement Plan. 3.2 This work was a natural progression of the work undertaken through the Building Safer and Greener Communities Initiative over the last year, and balanced the local Divisional approach to strengthening community policing, tackling anti-social behaviour, alcohol and drugs and violent Page 3 of 54

4 crime alongside the national priorities of Police Scotland, particularly around the prevention of terrorism, serious organised crime and cyber crime. 3.3 As a result, the overall document aligns well with the Council s current focus on key community protection priorities, and compliments the recent revisions to the Council Plan and Community Plan as approved at the Council Meeting on 28 September Of specific interest to this Sub-Committee, will be Police Scotland K Division s intention to work on the serious organised crime agenda through the establishment of a multi-agency group operating at a Divisional level. This will prove particularly useful in strengthening the partnership approach to tackling the threat and risks posed by organised crime, both internally to the Council, and through fraud and corruption, to the wider community. 3.5 The Council and Police Scotland will now work closely on helping deliver on the themes and priorities highlighted in the Renfrewshire Local Policing Plan Implications of this Report 1. Financial - none. 2. HR and Organisational Development none 3. Community Planning Our Renfrewshire is Safe The priorities and objectives contained within the document will contribute to a Safer Renfrewshire by protecting the public and preventing and tackling crime. 4. Legal none 5. Property/Assets none 6. Information Technology none 7. Equality & Human Rights There are no impacts on equality and human rights as part of this paper. 8. Health and Safety none. 9. Procurement none. 10. Risk none. 11. Privacy Impact none. 12. Cosla Policy Position not available at this time List of Background Papers Renfrewshire Policing Plan Author Oliver Reid, Head of Public Protection oliver.reid@renfrewshire.gov.uk Page 4 of 54

5 Local Police Plan Appendix 1 community empowerment, inclusion and collaborative working partnership Working together for a safe, strong and thriving Renfrewshire shared outcomes prevention and accountability Our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the people and communities of Renfrewshire Page 5 of 54

6 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 1. FOREWORD As Divisional Commander for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division, I am very pleased to present the Renfrewshire Local Policing Plan for This key document details our Policing Priorities for the three year period ahead and underpins the delivery of service to local communities. The Plan reflects our commitment to deliver a robust Local Policing service which works to ensure that Renfrewshire is a safe place to work, live and visit. In addition, the Local Policing Plan also lays out the main objectives for policing, tackling crime, keeping people safe and sets out the actions we will take to achieve these aims. The Local Policing Plan draws information from a wide array of sources, ensuring it is reflective and accommodating of the diverse issues which are most important to our communities. We are fully cognisant of the crucial importance of collaborative partnership working in the successful delivery of excellent Local Policing in Renfrewshire and will continue work within the context of multi-agency partnerships in order to bring added value to our service to local communities. A key element of our collaborative efforts with our partners includes an acute awareness of the ongoing work taking place within Community Planning Partnerships relating to the delivery of Local Outcome Improvement Plans and Locality Plans. In Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division we are committed to providing the highest level of service to our communities, using our local policing teams and further augmented by specialist support. Our local communities are at the heart of everything we do - and indeed, the Local Policing Plan and the Objectives contained within can only be delivered with the continued support of these communities. Chief Superintendent Gordon Crossan Divisional Commander, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 1 Page 6 of 54

7 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 2. INTRODUCTION This Plan sets out the Local Policing Priorities and Objectives for the Local Authority Area of Renfrewshire for , which is a statutory requirement of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act The Plan is produced as part of a planning process which takes account of the Scottish Government's overarching vision for public services, the Police Scotland Police Plan and the Policing 2026 strategic programme of work being driven by the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland. It details the crime Priorities which are most significant within Renfrewshire and the manner in which Policing will contribute to reducing the threat, risk and harm caused by the Priorities. These Priorities have been identified through extensive consultation with local communities, the analytical information contained within the Police Scotland, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division Strategic Assessment and a number of other multi-agency local and national Strategies. In addition, there is ongoing collaboration with Renfrewshire Council to align and embed the Local Policing Plan into the multi-agency Local Outcome Improvement Plan in the long term. 3. SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT STRATEGIC POLICING PRIORITIES The Strategic Police Priorities (SPPs) are set under the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act These Priorities provide an outline of what is expected of our police service and aim to provide broad strategic direction to Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. The seven Priorities are: Localism Ensure that the needs of local communities are understood and reflected in the planning and delivery of policing at a local and national level. Inclusion Ensure our police service is accessible and responsive to the needs of all people in Scotland. Prevention Ensure our police service works to protect people by preventing crime and reducing fear of crime through communication, education, innovation and partnership working. Response Focus policing on improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities by tackling crime and responding to and investigating incidents effectively and efficiently. Collaborative Working Ensure that our police service works productively with partners at local, national and international levels to deliver better outcomes for people in Scotland. Accountability Continuously improve public confidence in policing and inspire trust by being transparent, accountable and acting with integrity, fairness and respect. Adaptability Ensure our police service takes advantage of new opportunities and meets emerging threats and challenges. Policing 2026 Policing 2026 is a collaborative and strategic programme of work being driven by the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland that aims to transform the Police Service incrementally over the next ten years. Our focus will be on improving the effect of our Policing services in Renfrewshire and continually seeking ways to work more effectively with partners and the public to deliver better outcomes for individuals and communities within Renfrewshire. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 2 Page 7 of 54

8 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The publication of The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland 2026 Strategy outlines the long term strategic plan, which focuses on five keys areas: Protection - Based on threat, harm and risk Prevention - Tackling crime, inequality and enduring problems facing communities Communities - Focus on localism, diversity and the virtual world Knowledge - Informing the development of better services Innovation - Dynamic, adaptable and sustainable The 2026 strategy is shaping the way we do our business, particularly exploring the changing demands that the Police Service faces every day. In addition to this, the introduction of the Community Empowerment legislation is driving the future landscape across Community Planning Partnerships and we have a clearly defined role within this. 4. HOW WE IDENTIFIED OUR PRIORITIES The Local Policing Plan for Renfrewshire is based on ongoing consultation with Community Councils, communities and elected officials to ensure we have a continued understanding of the issues affecting the local area. We also utilised evidence-based analysis resulting from a wide range of internal and external research and several key strategies including: Police Scotland Strategic Assessment for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division which details threats that impact on Policing at both NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 3 Page 8 of 54

9 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Divisional and Local Authority level. The Strategic Assessment provides an analytical overview of the emerging issues and themes affecting the Division and has been used as a decision making tool to inform Policing activities; Results for the public consultation 'Your View Counts' survey; Police Scotland Annual Police Plan ; Policing Year Strategy for Policing in Scotland; Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership; Local Outcome Improvement Plans Extensive Targeted public consultation through the Safer/Greener Initiative Contact with our Elected Members (MP s, MSP s and Councillors) Feedback from Local Area Committees, Community Councils and Community Groups 'Grey Space Group' consultation We will also take cognisance of the area's Locality Plans as these become available and utilise these to inform our resourcing decisions. All of these sources have provided invaluable information which has enabled us to identify what is important to the diverse communities within Renfrewshire and we have structured our resources to meet these demands. 5. SERVICE DEMANDS IN RENFREWSHIRE While there are a wide and diverse range of demands on local policing within Renfrewshire, common issues which affect its communities include: 6 sexual offences 7 house breakings 5 crimes of serious violence 32 mental health incidents Every week we deal with 9 missing person incidents 33 common assaults 31 drugs offences NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 4 Page 9 of 54

10 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 6. FEELING SAFE Renfrewshire's Public Safety Needs Assessment highlights the following issues: In the 2016 release of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, Renfrewshire has 16 datazones in the most crime deprived 5% which equates to a local share of 7.1% i.e. 1 in 14 datazones in Renfrewshire suffers the severest crime deprivation. A 2015 multi-agency report led by Police Scotland identified the communities of Paisley Ferguslie, Renfrew West and Paisley Gallowhill and Hillington as the most vulnerable in terms of crime and public order. Issues taken into account were reported crime and disorder / ASB incidents incorporating public nuisance, disturbance, noise, drinking in public, neighbour dispute, fire-raising and damage. Drug crime has been identified by the police as a key area the public would like to see tackled. Nearly a quarter of all crimes reported in 2015/16 were drug related. Gender based violence is also a key issue in the area with the level of incidents reported in Renfrewshire in 2015/16 above the national average. Employability has been identified as a key element in preventing re-offending after prison or community sentences. Up to 1 in 3 males and 1 in 10 females in Scotland are likely to have a criminal record which may act as a barrier to employment. Homelessness for those released from prison is also an issue as re-offending rates are high and tenancies are often quickly lost as a result. In Renfrewshire overall homeless applications have fallen 29% from 1,064 in 2007/08 to 825 in NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 5 Page 10 of 54

11 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 2014/15 however homeless applications from those leaving prison has almost doubled from 67 to 120 in the same period. Drugs and alcohol are identified as a key component in offending. Fire & Rescue - Renfrewshire presents a wide range of social, economic and environmental challenges, its economy is mixed with both long standing industries and modern technology based enterprises, focused on emerging opportunities with manufacturing a key strength. The key risks within the Renfrewshire Area are: Residential Life Risks, Water Risks, Transport Risks and Recreational Risks. 7. PRIORITIES, INTENTION AND OBJECTIVES The priorities are directly drawn from Renfrewshire's Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP) and Police Scotland's Strategic Assessment. It is the intention in the future that the Priorities laid out within Renfrewshire's LOIP and Local Policing Plan are wholly integrated and aligned. PRIORITY - PROTECTING PEOPLE AT RISK OF HARM Context The Priority of Protecting People at Risk of Harm relates to a diverse range of subissues, including but not limited to Child Protection, Adult Protection, Serious Sexual Crime, Offender Management, Human Trafficking and Honour Based Violence. The Divisional Public Protection Unit currently supports investigations in all of these areas, further augmented by national specialists as required. Serious sexual offences are following an increasing trend in Renfrewshire, with a growing proportion of non-recent reports of sexual victimisation resulting from highprofile campaigns and two major national operations which were aimed at encouraging victims - and providing them with the confidence - to report these matters to the police. A further public protection concern relates to the increasing 'digitalisation' of daily life and technological advancement which has led to a growing trend in relation to cyberenabled child grooming, the sharing of self-generated indecent imagery and internet facilitated sexual assaults. Cyber-enabled sexual offences involving the use of social media, webcams, websites and messaging applications continue to account for an increasing proportion of the overall volume of such crimes, particularly in relation to children and young people - leading to additional prevention and education challenges in this respect. Further concerns arising from the growing demands on policing arising from mental health related incidents - with evidence of escalated rates of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and psychosis in Renfrewshire's more deprived communities - with rates as high as one in four being affected in some areas, including Linwood South and Johnstone North West. Renfrewshire's Health and Wellbeing Needs Assessment has identified that mental health as a major component of health NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 6 Page 11 of 54

12 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED deprivation, with the local authority having the tenth highest rate of mental health inpatients in Scotland. There will also be a requirement for the Police to adapt to the changing needs of Renfrewshire's ageing population. Renfrewshire's Community Planning Partnership has highlighted that an estimated 4,400 older people in Renfrewshire will experience dementia by In addition, over the next ten years there will be more people needing care and a growing number of people with more complex care needs. This will result in increasing pressure on the number of available carers and an increase in the number of older carers. The recent Renfrewshire Public Protection Needs Assessment introduced the outcome of keeping Renfrewshire's communities safe, protecting the most vulnerable and reducing offending against people and property. Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division is committed to continued collaboration with partner agencies to develop an effective, early interventions oriented response in relation to wellbeing concerns, based on the holistic assessment of individuals' wider personal circumstances and provision of tailored support, guided by the ethos of integrity, fairness and respect. Intention Protect people at risk of physical, emotional and sexual harm. Objectives As a Senior Management Team and in liaison with our partners, develop a framework to protect people at risk of harm, including enhancing officer training Raise awareness and enhance prevention through input to education and risk reduction measures to minimise where possible the incidence of sexual crime and abuse, online sexual communication and exploitation. This endeavour will be undertaken in close collaboration with partner agencies. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 7 Page 12 of 54

13 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED PRIORITY - SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME Context Serious and organised crime (SOC) represents a considerable threat to the national economy and welfare of Scotland's communities, with a recent assessment indicating that SOC costs the Scottish economy 2billion per year. The threat arising from SOC continues to evolve and has done so in ways that have attracted considerable and understandable public attention, particularly in relation to organised immigration crime, child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), firearms, cybercrime and money laundering. In Renfrewshire, the primary threats associated to serious organised crime relate to drug supply, money laundering and SOC-related violence, including concerns relating to the supply and availability of firearms. The misuse of controlled drugs has a diverse range of negative effects which include the health and wellbeing impact upon the user, the wider economic impact arising from the cost of treating addiction and linked health conditions and also the social impact of violent crime and acquisitive crime linked to drug misuse. These harms have led Renfrewshire's communities to raise the issue of drug dealing and use as a top priority for the area. The Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership highlights that NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 8 Page 13 of 54

14 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Renfrewshire has the sixth highest rate of drug deaths in Scotland and as such, remains committed to tackling the underlying contributory factors in substance misuse, including poverty and deprivation. Under the auspices of the Scottish Government 4D Strategy to Disrupt, Deter, Detect and Divert those involved in Serious Organised Crime, we will continue to develop our understanding of distribution and supply network of illegal drugs within the region. We will promote a coordinated approach with the Local Authority, businesses and communities to reduce the risk posed by Organised Crime. We will utilise the Serious and Organised Crime Governance Group to maintain the focus on targeting Serious and Organised Crime Groups and continue to disrupt their activities through proactive enforcement. In support of our partners in the Local Authority and NHS via the Alcohol and Drug Partnership Strategy, we will direct those who are drug dependent towards prevention, treatment, recovery and support services. We will use our Local Policing Teams, Criminal Investigation Department and national resources to assist in the detection of offenders to protect our communities from the threat, risk and harm posed by Serious Organised Crime and ensure Renfrewshire remains a hostile environment for such criminals. Intention Through the Multi-agency Working Group, reduce the threat, risk and harm caused by Serious Organised Crime. Objective Deliver the Strategy to Disrupt, Deter, Detect and Divert in collaboration with partner agencies, in order to reduce the harm posed to Renfrewshire's communities by Serious Organised Crime. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 9 Page 14 of 54

15 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED PRIORITY - VIOLENCE, ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, DISORDER AND ACQUSITIVE CRIME Context Antisocial Behaviour, Violence and Disorder incorporates a wide range of issues ranging from low level nuisance behaviour and minor disorder to more serious crimes of assault and robbery with the full range of these issues being highlighted as a priority by Renfrewshire communities. Domestic abuse and hate crime - both of which often involve physical violence and threatening or abusive behaviour - are also included within this priority. A multi-agency report led by Police Scotland indicated that the level of domestic abuse in Renfrewshire is above the national average, placing the local authority seventh in terms of the rate of incidents per 10,000 population, out of the 32 Scottish local authority areas. Domestic abuse remains a key priority for Community Planning Partners in Renfrewshire. Meanwhile, although reported hate crime fell slightly compared to the previous year, it remains above the five year average. Both domestic abuse and hate crime are recognised as being significantly under-reported, suggesting that the increase in reporting could be considered to be more reflective of the true picture rather than an increase in the actual crime rate. There are ongoing efforts by Police and partnership agencies to encourage victims to come forward and report such crimes. One key initiative was the establishment of a community partnership called the Grey NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 10 Page 15 of 54

16 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Space group which aims to explore community cohesion issues and tension monitoring across the area. In the recent period, a slight increase has been observed in reported crimes of serious violence in Renfrewshire. While the increase can be partially attributed to a change in definition for some categories of serious violence, the trend highlights the need for a robust policing response in terms of preventing and detecting such crimes in order to keep Renfrewshire's communities safe. Reports of antisocial behaviour and disorder have also increased slightly in the recent period, with reports of noise and neighbour disputes being identified as issues of concern in the recent period. The correlation between alcohol consumption and violence, disorder and antisocial behaviour continues to be well-evidenced in Renfrewshire, with nearly half of assaults involving alcohol; the growing issue of home drinking has also contributed to an increasing proportion of violence occurring in private dwellings. The Community Safety Partnership continues to focus on the misuse of alcohol and other substances as a priority issue, with the local authority area continuing to experience a high rate of people admitted to hospital because of substance misuse. Although alcohol related hospital discharges have reduced, they remain 31% higher than the national average and the area also has the fourth highest rate of hospital stays in Scotland that are related to alcohol use. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 11 Page 16 of 54

17 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The Division continues to utilise proactive high visibility policing and intervention and diversionary activity to impact on violence and disorder in Renfrewshire. A new Community Policing Model has been introduced in Renfrewshire in 2017, which has resulted in more community police officers on visible patrol on the streets and which has been received positively by local councillors and Renfrewshire's wider communities. The local Community Policing teams proactively target problematic locations associated with antisocial behaviour and disorder and use all available means to prevent, investigate and detect instances of vandalism and fireraising. Work continues with the region's Alcohol and Drug Partnership Agencies to provide the best response to alcohol and drug misuse problems in Renfrewshire. The Divisional Licensing Unit continues to work with on- and off-licence premises to promote the responsible supply and use of alcohol. We will continue to utilise the well-established and successful multi-agency Daily Tasking processes currently in place in order to maintain our focus on violence, antisocial behaviour and disorder, thereby ensuring any risks or community issues are quickly identified and addressed in the most effective way possible. While Acquisitive Crime has generally fallen in Renfrewshire in recent years, there are still sporadic instances of series offences, such as targeted Housebreakings and vehicle thefts. We will continue to work with partners to minimise offenders opportunities to acquire the property of others dishonestly and direct targeted resources to all organised thefts and frauds. We will also continue to monitor emerging trends in this area. Intention With partners, better understand the causes to prevent and reduce instances of antisocial Behaviour, Violence, Disorder and Acquisitive Crime to enhance community safety across Renfrewshire. Objectives Develop prevention based approaches in collaboration with partners and develop improved referral processes to reduce re-offending; Support victims of violent crime by working with partners to improve service provision and prevent repeat victimisation; Work with partners to share information and develop education, prevention, diversionary and enforcement measures to address harmful drug and alcohol consumption. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 12 Page 17 of 54

18 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED PRIORITY - ROAD SAFETY AND ROAD CRIME Context This priority focuses on reducing road casualties in Renfrewshire, through measures such as influencing driver and road user behaviour, deterring and detecting all forms of road crime and working with partners to understand and address the causal factors associated with road traffic collisions and road casualties. The Local Authority Area has observed a decreasing trend in road traffic collisions involving a casualty, falling significantly below the previous five year average. Road fatalities have also remained at a relatively low level in recent years. Meanwhile, although reported road crime has followed a decreasing trend overall, an increase has been noted in respect of dangerous driving, careless driving and drug driving in the recent period - all of which represent serious risks to Renfrewshire's road network users. This rise has, at least in part, been due to an increased focus on identified high priority routes with the objective being to influence the causation factors in collisions and drive down casualties. Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division has its own Divisional Road Policing Unit (DRPU), which undertakes a significant amount of work on a daily basis assisted by partner agencies and local policing officers to target improper usage of the road NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 13 Page 18 of 54

19 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED networks. DRPU have several continuing road safety and road crime initiatives encompassing motorcycle safety, speeding, cyclists and pedestrians. Local initiatives have continued, with officers engaging with drivers to provide guidance and awareness and real time education where appropriate and enforce legislation where required. Road Safety has been raised as one of four top concerns by Renfrewshire communities. As such, in collaboration with key partners, we will continue to provide road safety education to young people who have been identified as amongst the most 'at risk' pedestrian groups, in addition to providing safety advice to drivers and other road users. We will also maintain a highly visible police presence on key routes throughout Renfrewshire to influence driver behaviour. The DRPU will continue to utilise intelligence based products to target road users who drive at excessive or inappropriate speeds, fail to wear seat belts, use mobile devices and drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We will work together with the Department of Planning and Transport in Renfrewshire Council, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the business community to educate young people on the dangers of inappropriate driving and promote safe road user behaviour. Our local Community Policing Teams will direct their activities towards those who pose a danger to Road Safety in our towns and villages through excessive and inappropriate speeding. We will utilise all available local and national Road Policing resources to target those who use the roads network in Renfrewshire to commit crime, in particular those involved in the theft of motor cars and the supply of controlled drugs. We will support our Local Authority partners in Renfrewshire in the development of new road infrastructure throughout the region which will improve road safety and reduce road casualties. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 14 Page 19 of 54

20 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Intention In collaboration with partners, enhance road safety throughout Renfrewshire. Objectives Increase of media to promote key road safety messages in support of local and national campaigns. Through partnership working at national and local level, develop strategies to ensure the safety of vulnerable road users. Support Local Authorities, Community and Road Safety Partnerships in the delivery of road safety events and activities. PRIORITY - COUNTER TERRORISM AND DOMESTIC EXTREMISM Context This Priority relates to the threat posed by international terrorism and acts of domestic extremism. Renfrewshire has several sites of critical national infrastructure and key economic and politically linked locations. We will continue to contribute to the UK Government CONTEST Strategy in furtherance of its 'Four Ps': Protect - strengthen our borders, infrastructure, buildings and public spaces from an attack; Prepare - where an attack cannot be stopped, reduce its impact by ensuring we can respond effectively; Pursue - disrupt or stop terrorist attacks; Prevent - stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The Counter Terrorism Liaison Officer, embedded within Renfrewshire, has additional training and skills to deliver key elements of the CONTEST Strategy, with further support from national specialist resources. Intention Support the delivery of the CONTEST Strategy to reduce the threat posed by terrorism and domestic extremism. Objective With partners, deliver the CONTEST Strategy to Prevent, Protect, Prepare and Pursue in order to reduce the threat posed to Renfrewshire's communities by terrorism and domestic extremism. 8. LOCAL POLICING ARRANGEMENTS The Divisional Commander is supported by two Superintendents who have Support and Service Delivery and Operations responsibilities, respectively. The local Criminal Investigation Department work alongside the national Specialist Crime Division to deal with the most serious and complex crime. This is led locally by a Detective Superintendent. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 15 Page 20 of 54

21 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Renfrewshire's boundaries are coterminous with those of 'KA' and 'KB' Sub-Division, two of the three Command Areas within Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division, with each having their own dedicated Local Area Commander, who is responsible for overseeing day-to-day policing. Local Policing is further supported by the following specialist units: Specialist Crime Division; Custody Division; Operational Support Division - Supports Local Policing with Armed Policing, Specialist Operations, Road Policing; Licensing and Violence Reduction Unit; Emergency, Event and Resilience Planning; Criminal Justice Division; Border Policing; Contact, Command and Control Division; Corporate Communications. In addition, the Special Constabulary play a vital role in Policing in Renfrewshire. Our aim is to deliver Policing that is visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of Renfrewshire's communities. Engaging with these communities to identify and respond to their changing needs is key to Policing in Renfrewshire and the local Community Policing Teams are empowered and encouraged to work with partners to resolve local challenges. 9. PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY To support this Plan, Police Scotland have a National Performance Framework. This allows the organisation to measure progress, monitor activity, identify areas where resources should be deployed and demonstrate how we are meeting our Intentions and Objectives. We are committed to publishing our performance information and reporting same through the Renfrewshire Council Local Police and Fire Scrutiny Sub-Committee. 10. LOCAL SCRUTINY AND ENGAGEMENTS Renfrewshire Council have determined that the Local Police and Fire Scrutiny Sub- Committee will be the means by which Police Scotland report performance. The Divisional Commander, or their deputy will attend and provide an update on progress against this Plan, overall performance and any other matters deemed relevant to the delivery of Policing in Renfrewshire. Local Area Commanders, or their deputies, will continue to attend Alcohol and Drug Partnership and Single Outcome Agreement committee. Local Police Inspectors, or their deputies, will engage with elected members, communities, Community Councils and other key stakeholders. 11. EQUALITIES NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 16 Page 21 of 54

22 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED All of our work is underpinned by our commitment to equality and diversity, in our dealing with the public we serve, as well as our own staff. This commitment is strengthened by our values of Integrity, Fairness, Respect and Human Rights. We recognise that effective and fair Policing is about reflecting the needs and expectations of individuals and local communities. Ongoing partnership working with the Grey Space (Community Cohesion) Group and survey results show that different communities have differing expectations and contrasting experiences of the service provided by the Police. Our aim is to ensure that our service to all is fair and consistent, keeping those who are most vulnerable safe and enhancing their quality of life. 12. LOCAL CONTACT DETAILS Police Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Divisional Headquarters Mill Street PAISLEY PA1 1JU For more detailed information on how to contact your Local Policing Team please refer to the Force website at We will continue to keep in touch with you to keep you updated on the ongoing work being undertaken to tackle the issues that are affecting life for you and your community. Dial '999' for an emergency that requires urgent Police attention; For non-emergency contact, call 101, the single non-emergency number; If you have information about crime in your area and wish to provide it anonymously, call CRIMESTOPPERS on ; Service users who are deaf or have a hearing impairment can contact Police Scotland via TextRelay on for non-emergency, or in an emergency. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 17 Page 22 of 54

23 Item 2 To: POLICE AND FIRE & RESCUE SCRUTINY SUB-COMMITTEE On: 7 NOVEMBER 2017 Report by: Heading: DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITIES CONSULTATION ON SPA BOARD, POLICE ESTATES CHANGE PROJECT DISPOSAL OF EMPTY PREMISES 1. Overview 1.1 The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is currently carrying out a review of its estate in line with the Police Scotland Estate Strategy and Policing 2026 Strategy. 1.2 Police Scotland inherited a large estate based on legacy requirements that had developed over a significant period of time when policing demands were very different from current and anticipated future demands. The estate is now being reviewed to ensure that it is fit for purpose and delivers best value. 1.3 As part of the review, 53 Police Stations across Scotland have been identified as no longer being required to support service delivery and are being considered for potential disposal. The vast majority of these stations are already empty with no staff or officers located within them. However, a small number of the stations identified do still have some staff or officers located within them. Both Johnstone, and Linwood Police Stations have been identified within the review as no longer being required for operational reasons, and could potentially be disposed of. 1.4 No immediate decision has been taken in relation to either of these stations. The Scottish Police Authority have commenced a period of formal engagement with communities, partners and staff that will be concluded before any decision is taken. The consultation is scheduled to run to the end of January 2018, with a final report on the outcomes of the engagement exercise being taken to the Scottish Police Authority Board in February for consideration. 1.5 In relation to the 2 Police Offices within Renfrewshire, in Johnstone, the Police Office within Johnstone Town Hall is now established and has been well received by the Page 23 of 54

24 local community. This facility will be continued following the review and will continue to provide a manned Police presence within the Johnstone community. The remaining staff within the Quarry Street Police Station are relocating to Renfrew over the next few months in line with the Divisional Policing model, and this proposal has been well received by the community in Renfrew. 1.6 The Linwood Police Station has been closed since only being used on occasion as an interview suite and its closure will have no impact on the public in terms of frontline access or service delivery. 1.7 The Scottish Police Authority are anticipating revenue savings in excess of 1.5M by 2021 through the closure and disposal of the 53 properties across Scotland and additional capital receipts in excess of 6M. 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub Committee: 2.1 notes the consultation currently being carried out by the Scottish Police Authority into its proposed disposal of 53 Police Stations running up to 31 January discusses the potential operational implications for Renfrewshire with Police Scotland representatives at the meeting. 3. Background 3.1 The Scottish Police Authority approved the Police Scotland Estate Strategy in June The strategy s vision is to enhance service delivery by transforming the estate into one which is modern, flexible and fit for purpose in line with Policing The Estate Change Project has reviewed the entire estate across Scotland in line with the Police Scotland Estate Strategy. This has involved extensive engagement with local Policing Divisions, National Policing Divisions, the Police Estates Department and the Scottish Futures Trust. 3.3 The review has taken account of the strategic parameters of the Estate Strategy: Demand Led visible policing which is responsive to community needs, delivers better outcomes for places and ensures equity of service Collaborative both internally and externally, working with partners to share resources and take a joined-up approach to deliver shared objectives and redesign services Modernising provides professional and flexible workspace that makes the best use of ICT capability and supports agile working, allowing a reduction in floor space, maximising efficiency and reducing carbon footprint. Page 24 of 54

25 Financial consideration of operating costs, required capital investment and potential capital receipts. Implications of the Report 1. Financial none 2. HR & Organisational Development none 3. Community Planning The proposed reductions in the Police Estate in Renfrewshire are in line with Policing 2026 and do not appear to adversely impact on operational frontline Police services within the Renfrewshire community. 4. Legal none 5. Property/Assets-none 6. Information Technology - none 7. Equality & Human Rights - There are no impacts on equality and human rights as part of this paper. 8. Health & Safety none 9. Procurement none 10. Risk none 11. Privacy Impact none 12. Cosla Policy Position- not available at this time List of Background Papers a) Item 10, SPA Board 28 September 2017 Disposal of Unused Properties Author: Oliver Reid, Head of Public Protection oliver.reid@renfrewshire.gcsx.gov.uk Page 25 of 54

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27 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D Item 3 LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD RENFREWSHIRE 7 NOVEMBER 2017 Report to Renfrewshire Council Date of report 17/10/2017 Subject Police Scotland Scrutiny Board Report - Renfrewshire N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D Page 27 of 54

28 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D PURPOSE 1. The purpose of this report is to inform Renfrewshire Council of Police Scotland's performance and activities during the reporting period 1 st April st August PERFORMANCE 2. The management information provided in this report are supplemented by the appendix which provide statistics relating to the period 2016/17, and relate to the specific key objectives detailed in the Renfrewshire Local Policing Plan A summary of the key performance indicators is provided below: Crimes of violence have seen an increase of 6.5% compared with last year. Common assault have decreased significantly with 80 fewer victims. Crimes of disorder have also reduced with 79 fewer complaints. Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Police Division continue to engage with the local communities and partner agencies. Our new Community Policing model has now been in place for 6 months and has received positive feedback in our communities, elected members and partner agencies.. POLICING PRIORITIES 3. Police Scotland is committed to working with its Community Planning partners in all sectors to keep the people of Scotland and its communities safe. Partnership working to achieve this goal is recognised as a critical element of our strategy. Police Scotland Priorities Violence, Disorder and Antisocial Behaviour Serious and Organised Crime Counter Terrorism and Domestic Extremism Protecting People at Risk of Harm Road Policing Acquisitive Crime Figure 1: Police Scotland Operational Priorities, 2017/18 Source: Police Scotland Annual Police Plan 2017/18 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 1 Page 28 of 54

29 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Renfrewshire Council are asked to note the contents of this report and the attached appendix. VIOLENCE, DISORDER AND ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 5. Renfrew, Johnstone and the Villages: Across this Area Command there is no particular pattern of serious violent crime, with there being a mix of indoor and outdoor violence. Indoor violence relating to domestic relationships is managed by proactively policing bail conditions and providing the necessary support for victims and signposting them to our partners. Known and persistent offenders are targeted and on and off street interventions are carried out. Policing the Town and Village centres and associated Licensed Premises remains a priority to reduce crimes of violence. ASB has increased and notably the areas of Erskine, Linwood, Elderslie and Renfrew have suffered. While those areas have benefitted from additional policing support, the specific ring leaders have been targeted to good effect. The outcome of the associate prison sentences, curfews, children being supported through residential or intensive care is starting to see a significant reduction in this type of offence across all the above areas. Erskine remains a challenge and will benefit from a period of sustained activity through the safer and greener initiative. Paisley Following a rise in violence in Paisley s West End and Town Centre an enhanced policing model has been implemented. Additional Officers have been dedicated to the area, with tasking provided in respect of known offenders. N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 2 Page 29 of 54

30 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME 6. Renfrewshire A continued focus on rigorously tackling the threat posed by Serious and Organised Crime Groups operating within the local area has successfully resulted in charges being raised against several principal members in the recent period, in addition to the recent disruption of an organised crime group producing controlled substances within Renfrewshire. A total of 32 offences have been reported to the PF. In September 2017 officers executing a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act recovered 882g of MDMA crystals from an address in Renfrew. This is an unusual recovery as MDMA is more often seen in the form of ecstasy tablets. The estimated value of this recovery is in excess of 35,000. COUNTER TERRORISM AND DOMESTIC EXTREMISM 7. Renfrewshire: Areas of increased risk or exposure to this type of incident continue to be patrolled daily. PROTECTING PEOPLE AT RISK OF HARM 8. Renfrewshire Preventing and assisting the victims of domestic abuse remains and absolute priority. Both offender and victim visits are carried out daily to ensure bail conditions are being complied with and that the victims are not at continued risk. All incidents of Hate Crime are investigated robustly and the victims are provided with reassurance and ongoing support. We continue to engage those seeking help due to personality and mental health disorders and while extremely time consuming, victims receive the care that they need or are left in the care of family and friends. Community Officers now routinely access, numerous child residential establishments and High/primary schools to work with young people, in an effort to prevent crime and moderate unacceptable behaviour. N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 3 Page 30 of 54

31 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D Recent training has taken place with Renfrewshire Social Work to raise awareness of the Hate Crime/3 rd party reporting procedures. We have also been working closely with Renfrewshire Polish Association, they are organising a Domestic Abuse Project which will begin in November We hope to run similar projects with other community groups. Planning is underway to deliver online and social media awareness presentations to parents of school age children. These will be delivered in conjunction with schools parent information evenings. Public Protection Unit Renfrewshire On 2 nd October 2017 William Wingate was convicted of 10 charges of child sexual abuse offences that took place between 1986 and These took place over a 12 year period between 1986 and 1998 in Paisley, Johnstone, Greenock and Glasgow. He will be sentenced at a later date. On 5 th October 2017 Stewart Taylor was sentenced to 27 months in prison for downloading hundreds of indecent images of children and sharing these online. These offences took place at the male s home address in Paisley. ROAD SAFETY AND ROAD CRIME 9. Renfrewshire; The number of persons injured in RTCs to date in 2017/2018 for Renfrewshire has reduced from the previous year. Our Divisional Road Policing, Response policing and Community officers all work to educate drivers and enforce driver behaviour in order to reduce casualties. Monthly operations take place with VOSA, Trading Standards and other partners to conduct static vehicle stops. Daily speeding locations are picked and activity is carried out across our towns and villages in an effort to respond to community concerns. Current areas concern remain the A737 and the rural road network. N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 4 Page 31 of 54

32 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D During September a traffic initiative took place in Paisley following reports of speeding motorists and parking issues. Approximately 40 vehicles were stopped and checked which resulted in a number of persons being charged for speeding, driving licence, insurance, parking and mobile phone offences. In addition to this the traffic management department worked in conjunction with Renfrewshire council in order to have a pedestrian crossing and island installed at Donaldswood Road and Fairway Avenue, Paisley. During the month of June the Divisional Road Policing Officers visited schools through-out Renfrewshire and gave road safety presentations as part of the School Leavers Life Skills Class. ACQUISITIVE CRIME 10. Renfrewshire: Domestic housebreaking has continued to be prioritised with all investigative techniques at the disposal of the Division being utilised, including the use of specialist forensic support. This has resulted in a reduction of 32 crimes compared to the previous year. There is currently a focus on tackling acquisitive crime particularly within Renfrew, Johnstone and the Villages. Officers focus on proactive prevention and professional reactive enquiries which to date has resulted in multiple arrests and property recovered. A recent proactive stop of a vehicle by officers in Renfrew recovered two sets of car keys and a watch which had been stolen from a housebreaking a few days previously. APPENDIX LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD - Renfrewshire N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 5 Page 32 of 54

33 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD - Renfrewshire August 2017 Violence, Disorder & Antisocial Behaviour Apr Aug 2017 Apr Aug 2016 Victims % Change 1 Total No Group1: Crimes of Violence more 6.5% 2 Murder more 300.0% 3 Attempted Murder more 60.0% 4 Culpable Homicide (common law) 0 0 None - 5 Culpable Homicide (other) 0 0 None - 6 Serious Assault detection rate 74.6% 74.6% 0.0% 7 Serious Assault more 6.3% 8 Robbery detection rate 60.7% 117.2% -56.5% 9 Robbery fewer -3.4% 10 Common assault detection rate 71.4% 72.0% -0.6% 11 Common assault fewer -9.4% 12 Number of complaints regarding disorder 4,186 4, fewer -1.9% LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD - Renfrewshire August Violence, Disorder & Antisocial Behaviour (continued) Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported to the Police Total Crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents Percentage of Domestic Incidents that result in a crime being recorded Apr Aug 2017 Apr Aug 2016 Victims % Change % % 46.6% 45.3% 1.3% N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 6 Page 33 of 54

34 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 16 Total crimes and offences in domestic abuse incidents detection rate 66.1% 73.5% -7.4% 17 Total Detections for Domestic Bail Offences % 18 Ensure 95% of domestic abuse initial bail checks are conducted within a prescribed timeframe (24hrs) 92.7% Hate Crime and offences detection rate 69.4% 71.4% -2.0% Violence, Disorder & Antisocial Behaviour - Stop and Searches Apr Apr Aug Victims Aug Positive 20 Number of stop and searches conducted (total) Number of statutory stop and searches conducted Number of consensual stop and searches conducted Number of consensual stop and searches refused Number of seizures made % Change On the 11th May 2017 Police Scotland adopted a new code of practice on the use of stop and search. At this time the use of non-statutory (Consensual) search ceased. The period covered by this report includes searches conducted prior to the introduction of the code. The table above provides information on consensual searches carried out before 11th May. Further information on Police Scotland's use of stop and search and on the code of practice is available on the Police Scotland Website. (Context) LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD - Renfrewshire August Additional Identified Local Priorities Apr Aug 2017 Number of detections for drugs supply, drugs productions, drugs cultivation Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) detection rate Apr Aug Theft by housebreaking (including attempts) Victims % Change % 20.6% 24.7% -4.1% 32 fewer -18.0% 28 Theft by shoplifting detection rate 77.6% 83.4% -5.8% 29 Theft by shoplifting more 0.5% 30 Vandalism & Malicious Mischief detection rate 24.1% 21.6% 2.5% 31 Vandalism & Malicious Mischief fewer -14.6% 32 Number of detections for Consuming Alcohol in a designated place (where appropriate byelaws % N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 7 Page 34 of 54

35 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D exist) Public Protection Apr Aug 2017 Apr Aug 2016 Victims % Change 33 Number of Sexual Crimes fewer -1.7% 34 Sexual Crimes detection rate 55.3% 66.4% -11.1% 35 Rape detection rate 52.0% 45.5% 6.5% LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD - Renfrewshire August 2017 Road Traffic Casualty Statistics Apr Aug 2017 Apr Aug 2016 Victims % Change People Killed fewer -50.0% People Seriously injured fewer -38.5% People Slightly Injured fewer -8.5% Children (aged<16) Killed fewer % Children (aged<16) Seriously Injured fewer -33.3% Road Safety & Road Crime Apr Aug 2017 Apr Aug 2016 Victims % Change 36 Dangerous driving % 37 Speeding % 38 Disqualified driving % 39 Driving Licence % 40 Insurance % 41 Seat Belts % 42 Mobile Phone % N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 8 Page 35 of 54

36 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D LOCAL AUTHORITY SCRUTINY BOARD - Renfrewshire August Complaints received about the Police Public Confidence Number of Complaints about the Police On Duty Allegations Apr Aug 2017 Number of Complaints per 10,000 Police Incidents Off Duty Allegations Quality of Service Allegations Total Number of Allegations 44 Total Allegations Recorded Scottish Crime Recording Standard Quarter 3 & 4 Audit 2015/16 (not available at Local Authority level but detailed at Divisional and Force level for information purposes) Audit 1 - Crime Related Incidents and Associated Recorded Crime Audit 2015/16 - Quarters 3/4 (October to March) Incidents Audited Test 1 - Incidents No. of errors SCRS Compliance Crimes Audited Test 2 - Recorded Crime No. of Recording Errors SCRS Compliance K Division % % Force 2, % 1, % Details of the methodology for Audit 1 can be found in Appendix A Crimes Audited No. of Recording Errors SCRS Compliance Audit 2 - Divisional Crime Audit 2015/16-46 Quarter 4 (January to March) K Division % Force 3, % Details of the methodology for Audit 2 can be found in Appendix A 47 Audit 3 - "No Crime" Audit 2015/16 - Quarters 3/4 Number of "No Crimes" No. of errors SCRS Compliance (October to March) Audited K Division % N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 9 Page 36 of 54

37 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D Force % Details of the methodology for Audit 3 can be found in Appendix A APPENDIX "A" - AUDIT METHODOLOGY Audit 1 - Crime Related Incidents and Associated Recorded Crime The audit sample was selected from Command and Control incidents over a specific four day period with initial call types CR-60 to CR-79 within the Crime category, and incidents with initial call types AB-57 Communications, AB-58 Hate Crime, PW-40 Domestic Incident and PW-76 Child Protection. The incident sample selected for audit ensured, working to a 95% confidence level with a confidence interval of + /-3%, that the sample audited was statistically representative of all incidents of this type recorded during the four day audit period. A formula was applied to the total number of incidents per Command Area and apportioned out between Divisions in that Command Area in order to obtain sample sizes. These were subject to a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 300 per Division. Compliance in each of the two Tests is achieved with a result of 95% or above. The audit tested: Test 1 Crime Related Incidents That incidents initially inferring a crime or apparent criminal activity and closed as a non-crime contained a satisfactory narrative to eliminate any inference of criminality and fully justify a non-crime disposal. That each incident clearly indicated a crime or non-crime as a disposal on the incident text. Where an incident was closed as a crime, the corresponding crime record was traced. Test 2 Recorded Crime The correct application of SCRS on recorded crimes in respect of the Scottish Government Counting Rules and the correct classification of crimes. In terms of compliance with SCRS each individual crime over or under-recorded, or incorrectly classified was counted as having failed the audit. Audit 2 - Recording of Specific Crime Types (Divisional Crime Audit) To ensure that a number of different areas of crime recording are represented by Audit 2, samples were obtained from the following categories: Assault (Common Assault only) Group 1 Crime (Crimes of violence) Group 2 Crime (Sexual offences) Group 3 Crime (Crimes of dishonesty) Group 4 Crime (Damage to property) Other Crimes from Groups 5, 6 and 7 While not as statistically representative of all records within the audit period as Audit 1, the sample sizes in Audit 2 were weighted to take into account higher volumes of crime being recorded in some Divisions subject to a minimum of 100 records and a maximum of 300 records. The audit tested the correct application of SCRS on recorded crimes in respect of the Scottish N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 10 Page 37 of 54

38 N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D Government Counting Rules and the correct classification of crimes. In terms of compliance with SCRS each individual crime over or under-recorded, or incorrectly classified was counted as having failed the audit.compliance in this audit is achieved with a result of 95% or above. Audit 3 - Crime Records Reclassified to "No Crime" The third principle of SCRS states "once recorded, a crime will remain recorded unless there is credible evidence to disprove that a crime had occurred". The audit tested the correct application of this principle in respect of recorded crime which was reclassified to "No Crime" following Police enquiry into the reported circumstances. In terms of compliance with SCRS each individual crime reclassified incorrectly was counted as having failed the audit. The sample sizes in Audit 3 were weighted to take into account the higher number of records reclassified to "No Crime" in some Divisions subject to a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 100. Compliance in this audit is achieved with a result of 95% or above. In order to allow Divisions a reasonable period of time to ensure that records are complete and compliant with SCRS, audits are generally undertaken once a period of three months from the date of the incident/crime has elapsed. Any record incomplete at the time of audit will be audited based on the information available at the time. N O T P R O T E C T I V E L Y M A R K E D 11 Page 38 of 54

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