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1
Q

What is Anti-Social Behaviour

A

Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person

In a housing-related context it is:

Conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential premises
or
Conduct capable of causing housing-related nuisance or annoyance to any person.

2
Q

What are the Potential Impact of Anti Social Behviour

A
Fear of continued crime
Vulnerability and fear of a repeat attack
Psychological trauma
Risk of ill-health
Sense of powerlessness

Self exclusion
Fear of attending court
Lack of faith in the police/other responsible authorities;
Or possibly much worse…

3
Q

What is a ‘Repeat Victim’

A

An individual that has been the
subject of 3 similar occurrences of Anti-Social
behaviour within the last 3 months and the
ASB Unit is required to risk assess the victim’

4
Q

What is a ‘Vulnerable Victim’

A

An individual that has been subject to an
ASB Risk Assessment, and who has been
recorded as medium or high risk for which
there is a Vulnerable Victim Action Plan
(VVAP) in place.’

5
Q

Why is it important to address the needs of Victims and Witnesses

A
Community confidence and safety
Public Perception
Crime reporting
Information and intelligence
Crime solving
Community cohesion
6
Q

What Three Vital Questions do you need to ask when the Initial Call is made

A

Have you reported this problem before?

Why do you think this is happening to you or your family or others?

How is this affecting you / your family / others?

7
Q

What is Operation Liberty

A

A person is vulnerable if, as a result of their situation or circumstances, they are unable to take care of or protect themselves from harm or exploitation

8
Q

Who are the main partners under the 2014 legislation for dealing with Anti Social Behaviour

A

Police
Local Authorities (or councils)
Registered Social Landlords (or housing associations)
The Criminal Justice System (CPS and courts)

9
Q

What year was the Crime and Policing Act

A

2014

10
Q

What is a Community Trigger

A

Gives victims the ability to demand action, starting with a review of their case
Multi-agency problem solving approach
3 complaints in 6 months
Action plan agreed
A victim of ASB or another person acting on behalf of the victim can make the request

11
Q

What Section can be used for Dispersal Power

A

Section 35

12
Q

What is a Community Protection Notice Designed for

A

It is designed to stop ASB by an individual aged over 16 years and also by businesses and organisations

13
Q

Who can use the ‘Dispersal Power’

A

Police officers in Uniforms, PCSO (if designated by their Chief Constable)

14
Q

Who can ISSUE a ‘Dispersal Power’

A

Inspector

15
Q

What reasonable grounds need to be suspected

A

Members of the public in the locality being harasses, alarmed or distressed OR
Crime and disorder occurring in the locality

16
Q

For SWP what is the age that is applicable for a Section 35

A

16 for SWP but legislation does state 10

17
Q

What is a PSPO

A

Public Spaces Protection Order

18
Q

Why are PSPO issued

A

Designed to manage a specific problem that effects the local community and caused within a public space.

19
Q

Examples of PSPO

A

Dog walkers to keep dogs on leads
Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol
alley ways to close to public except for residents only

20
Q

What is a PSPO designed for

A

Protect public spaces from persistent ASB and to stop individuals or groups committing ASB in a public space

21
Q

Who can make a PSPO

A

Councils issue a PSPO after consultation with the police and PACC

22
Q

What is the penalty on breach for a PSPO

A

Criminal Offence, FPN up to £100 if appropriate

23
Q

What is a Absolute Grounds for Possession

A

Used by landlords to evict tenants where ASB or criminality has already been proven

24
Q

What is a CBO

A

Criminal Behaviour Order

25
Q

What is a CBO used for

A

To deal with the most persistent offenders of ASB

26
Q

What is the 1st stage in the 5 stage approach

A

Troublemakers are written to and asked to stop offending behaviour

27
Q

What is the 2nd stage in the 5 stage approach

A

Continued bad behaviour will result in a further letter visit by the police

28
Q

What is the 3rd stage in the 5 stage approach

A

A conference by police and other agencies, such as housing officers and youth workers, will lead to the 4th stage

29
Q

What is the 4th stage in the 5 stage approach

A

Acceptable behaviour Contract (ABC)

30
Q

What is the 5th stage in the 5 stage approach

A

Civil Injunction/Criminal Behaviour Order

31
Q

What is the Mnemonic to approach all ASB

A

GETOUT

32
Q

What are the Three P’s

A

Positive, Professional, Proud

33
Q

What is GETOUT

A

GGo and speak to the victim/callers. If they have asked not to be visited then contact them by phone.

EExamine the scene and gather evidence; is this a repeat victim/offender/ location? Consider NICHE search.

TTake details of all victims, witnesses, offenders or suspects and forward relevant community intelligence.

OOffer advice on what to do if it happens again; provide a reference number and your calling card and if vulnerable make a referral to the ASB unit.

UUpdate the occurrence Enquiry log with the action you have taken.

TTake immediate action – ‘Area Search Negative’ is not an option! Tell the victim/caller what you have done and keep them informed and updated

34
Q

What do you need to do after the Incident

A
Substantive OEL update
EPNB Entry
Complete ASB Referral Form
Task relevant community safety team
FOR ALL INCIDENTS OF ASB
35
Q

What are the Victim Codes

A

VU01 - Victim Needs Assessment

VU02 - Initial Victim Contact

VU03 - Victim Update

VU04 Victim Outcome Update

36
Q

What Section is used for ‘Keeping dogs under control’

A

Section 3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

37
Q

What Section is used for ‘Whether a dog is a danger to public safety’

A

Section 4 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

38
Q

What legislation is used for DCO

A

Clean Neighbour hoods and Environment Act 2005

39
Q
  1. What does Harassment, Alarm & Distress mean?
A
  • Harassment - To subject someone to constant & repeated physical &/or verbal persecution
  • Alarm - A frightened anticipation of danger
  • Distress - To cause trouble, pain, anguish or hardship
40
Q

Can you give at least 3 examples of ASB?

A

Littering / Vandalism / Public Drunkenness / Aggressive Dogs / Noisy or Abusive Neighbours

41
Q
  1. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014 introduced reforms designed to put victims at the heart of the response to & deal with ASB. Identify at least 3 of them?
A
Civil Injunction
Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)
Community Protection Notice
Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
Closure Power
Dispersal Power
42
Q

Give examples of items, which could be confiscated under Dispersal Powers?

A
  • Spray Cans
  • Laser Pens
  • Speakers
43
Q

What do you know about a Community Protection Notice (CPN)?

A
  • Stops persistent anti–social individuals, businesses or organisations
  • Can be issued by council, local authority, police or/& social landlords
  • Breach of this notice is a criminal offence
44
Q

What does the TRICK compliance stand for?

A

T – Time, arrive at time agreed, if delayed let the victim know

R – Reference, give crime number & your details

I – Inform, your victim of everything you have done & everything you plan to do

C – Complete, all enquires & update your victim

K – Keep, the victim at the heart of everything we do