About

Fighting Crime in The Scottish Highlands …

Who are we? – What do we do?

Jim Ferguson
Chairman

Crime prevention panels were first proposed as a government initiative in the late 70′s and quickly developed across Britain. The main reason was to put a higher emphasis on prevention than had been done previously. The Inverness panel was formed in the mid 1980′s.

Many of the Panel members come from Professional backgrounds but anyone from within the community who has an interest in preventing crime is considered for membership.

Our panel works closely with local police on lead initiatives and joint projects with a direct bearing on the communities that we serve.

* We are also delighted that Nick Ross, former presenter of BBC Crimewatch is one of our Patrons and thank him for his interest in our organisation.*

” Inter-agency working and forming stronger ties with other like minded organisations including local businesses will see the panel take on a much higher profile within the Highlands community and we have a clear set of objectives in mind. We have formed close working relationships with Area Commander Chief Inspectort Julian Innes who oversees our programme, and also benefit from outstanding support from his highly effective team of officers.

We are constantly taking appropriate steps to ensure continuous improvement” said Jim.

Mission Statement:
Chairman Jim Ferguson said,

“We are moving ahead with new iniatives to be tackled in 2009 and will work to educate and provide crime prevention information, products and methods to all age groups within the community working closely with Northern Constabulary, Crimestoppers Highlands and Islands, Office of Fair Trading, Trading Standards and other organisations to achieve positive results.

We are proactive and provide crime prevention information to many groups of people”.

Some of the projects involved include:

> Blue Light Events
> Solvent Abuse
> Bogus Callers
> Starting School
> Mobile Phone Theft
> Student Safety Exhibitions
> Property and vehicle marking
> Attend various fetes and shows
> Introduced Victim Support to the Highlands
> Supply Personal Alarms
> Attend business conferences
> Operate a “Road Show” for Schools and Youth Organisations

Barrie Haycock
ICPP Editor