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RESPONSIBLE BODY POLICY COMMISSION FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES |
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ENQUIRY
NAME CCTV STRATEGY (FIXED & MOBILE) |
REFERENCE NUMBER Saf1/06 |
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PROPOSED OUTPUTS To deliver an Island-wide strategy for the deployment of fixed and mobile CCTV cameras to make the most efficient and effective use of available resources in partnership with Town and Parish Councils and other stakeholder groups. |
RISK
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PROPOSED DATE OF
INITIATION
July 2006 |
PROPOSED DATE OF COMPLETION 2007 |
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REASON FOR ENQUIRY ·
Section 17 (1) of The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 places a duty on a
local authority ‘to exercise its various
functions with due regard to the likely effect of the exercise of those
functions on, and the need to do all that it reasonably can to prevent, crime
and disorder in its area.’ ·
According to Crime
reduction.gov.uk: ‘existing Home Office Research and other evaluations
indicate that CCTV can be effective in reducing crime and fear of crime and
in helping the police detect crime and convict criminals as part of an
overall strategy.’ ·
The Safer Communities Partnership has recently acquired mobile CCTV units
and Town and Parish Councils on the Island are becoming increasingly
interested in acquiring CCTV resources. ·
Initiated by the Council’s administration. |
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PROPOSED OUTCOME OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ·
Reduced levels of crime on the Island. ·
Reduced levels of fear of crime on the Island. ·
A closer and defined working arrangement with Town and Parish Councils
on community safety issues. |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE To receive evidence from
stakeholders on: ·
The effectiveness of CCTV schemes on crime prevention nationally and
locally ·
National Best Practice ·
Local need for CCTV facilities ·
How the Council can work effectively with Town/Parish Councils and
other stakeholders with respect to CCTV deployment ·
Capacity issues relating to the provision of service In order to: ·
Ascertain the need of local communities for CCTV ·
Develop an efficient and effective joined up scheme for the deployment
of CCTV resources to be rolled out across the Island What will not be included ·
A detailed assessment of the various studies into the effectiveness of
CCTV in specific contexts. |
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KEY STAKEHOLDERS ·
Hampshire Constabulary ·
Town and Parish Councils ·
Safer Communities Partnership ·
Victim support groups |
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RELEVANT CORPORATE AND/OR COMMUNITY STRATEGY/IES Corporate Priorities
fit:
Community strategy: 2020 Vision, Theme 1: ‘A Safe and Strong Island’ Aims to ‘create an Island
where people value & respect one another and feel safe and
secure.’ By: ·
Reducing crime, the harm caused by illegal drugs & reassure the
public, reducing the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. ·
Creating cleaner, greener & safer public spaces. ·
Empowering local people to have a greater voice & influence over
decision-making & the delivery of services. ·
Improving the quality of life for people in the most deprived
neighbourhoods. IW
Safer Communities Partnership Crime and Drugs Strategy 2005 – 2008 2.1 Managing the Night
Time Economy 2.2 Violence 2.4 Anti-Social Behaviour
and Disorder 2.5 Partnership
Development & Communication |
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RELATED PROJECTS |
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LEAD MEMBER Councillor Arthur Taylor (TBC) |
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OFFICER INVOLVEMENT Lead
Link Officer: Bill
Pearce, Safer Communities Manager Overview
and Scrutiny Team: Andrew Shorkey, Overview and Scrutiny Officer |
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OTHER RESOURCES REQUIRED Expert IW Council Officer input. |
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