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Interested in Crime Prevention?

Inverness Crime Prevention Panel is a Charity which works in partnership with many organisations, including Northern Constabulary and Highland Council.

We are all volunteers who give a little time to educate and inform the public on how to keep themselves and their property safe.

Have you skills which may help or ideas for input?  eg., Fund raising or Project Organising?

We are always interested in anyone who would like to help at various events we are involved with – from leaflet distribution to security marking of mobile phones and computers through to talking to young people and the elderly about personal security.

Can you support us in our efforts on projects?

If you feel you can assist us please contact us on 01463 772692 or email info@icpp.co.uk

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Crimestoppers seek public support to help police in the war on drugs

Crimestoppers is urging the public of the Highlands and Islands to call them with information which could help Police in their efforts to reduce the supply of illegal drugs in the region.

Northern Constabulary has enjoyed a successful year and has taken hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of drugs off the streets.

Both Crimestoppers and Police say they must not be complacent and have vowed to continue to target those involved in the drugs trade and any other form of serious and organised crime.

Crimestoppers’ National Training and Development Manager, Iain Froggett visited Northern Constabulary HQ last week to speak to Police and partner agencies about the work of the crime fighting charity and underline the independent charity’s commitment to helping Police tackle the drugs menace.

Mr Froggett was invited by Crimestoppers Highland chairman Jim Ferguson, who organised event.

Jim Ferguson Highlands and Islands regional chairman said: “I was delighted to have Ian Froggett attend today’s meeting which clearly shows the high level of support from Crimestoppers nationally for the Highlands and Islands region.

The region has shown a 6% increase in the number of calls received over last year and a 40% rise in the number of arrests all due to information received from Crimestoppers which is highly encouraging.

Crimestoppers is effective in the fight against crime and we are all striving hard to tackle the problems that affect our communities. Our board has been very active, regularly attending community council meetings and giving presentations to interested groups.”

He added: “We appreciate the dedication of Northern Constabulary and their support of Crimestoppers in our combined efforts to make our communities safer.

Crimestoppers offer a completely anonymous way of passing information to law enforcement and clearly the Highlands is increasingly using the service which we provide to good effect.”

Mr Froggett said: “It is great to visit the low crime areas encompassed by the Highlands of Scotland, but to keep it that way, we need people to be vigilant. If they feel they cannot report information about criminal activity to the police for fear of being identified or because they are too close to an offender, then Crimestoppers offers the ideal means.

We promise total anonymity to all callers whether they use:
Telephone: 0800 555 111 or choose to report online from our website
www.crimestoppersscotland-uk.org/

Even the smallest piece of information we receive will be passed to the police and it may be the key to supporting a successful investigation.”

He added: “Offenders are the people who should fear the consequences of crime and by working closely with communities at large, with Crimestoppers volunteers and the police, we can help reduce the availability of controlled drugs and help in the prosecution of those who supply them.”

Deputy Chief Constable Garry Sutherland said: “We are grateful for the continued support we receive from Crimestoppers.

“Some members of the public may feel they cannot contact Police with information, for whatever reason, and in those circumstances Crimestoppers can provide an alternative solution.

“The Crimestoppers service offers people crucial reassurance that the information they are providing is being treated completely anonymously.

“Historically, information provided through Crimestoppers has played a part in the solving of a number of crimes in the Northern Constabulary area and we look forward to further developing that partnership, to ensure the Highlands and Islands remain among the safest places in the UK to live, work and invest.”

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Operation Respect is extended to Merkinch, Inverness, Scotland

FOLLOWING on from the success of the multi-agency “Operation Respect” in the city centre, the idea is to be rolled out to the community of Merkinch.

The aim of the multi-agency Operation is to make Merkinch a cleaner, safer, better place for everyone who lives and works there. A number of agencies are involved , including the Merkinch Partnership, the Highland Council, Street Pastors and the Police.

Cllr Peter Corbett, Chair of the Merkinch Partnership says:

“We are looking for a sustainable solution to the needs of the community in Merkinch. This operation aims to support all members of the community, to reassure people in Merkinch that we are listening to their concerns, and to raise awareness of the need to support facilities such as diversionary activities for young people.

“Everyone shares a responsibility for improving the community from a responsible alcohol sales strategy by licensees, to share their concerns with community councils, to supporting youth projects. There are already a number of diversionary activities for young people during the week, but we are aware that there is a need for more of this type of provision at the weekends.

Anne Sutherland, Merkinch Partnership Project Officer added:

“This new initiative will benefit the whole community. A number of people are already doing a lot to support young people in particular in Merkinch and we will be looking for more volunteers or people with new ideas and suggestions. Young people have been given questionnaires to find out what they want.

As part of the scheme, Street Pastors will be getting to know the whole community in the coming weeks. They will be present on Friday and Saturday evenings along with local police officers, and are very enthusiastic about working with the community in Merkinch.

“The steering group will continue to meet and get other partners involved, looking at improved youth development and facilities, transport and better use of amenity space and stronger links with licensed trade.

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Note to Editors:

Media Invite

Editors are invited to send reporters and photographers to the launch of Operation Respect – Merkinch.

Date: Friday 15 May

Time: 5pm to 5:30pm

Venue: The Bikeshed, Grant Street, Merkinch, Inverness

For further information contact: Anne Sutherland on 01463 718989

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Blue Light Discos for under 18s in a Night Club Environment!

Inverness United Youth Group are delighted announce the start of “Blue Light Events” in Inverness Scotland. They will be run with the assistance of Stefan Krause who is the Bid Manager for Inverness and support from Northern Constabulary.

Organisations such as Crimestoppers, SafeInverness, Drug and Alcohol Forum, Street Pastors, Youth Development Officers, Youth Inclusive and Fire and Rescue Service support teams are also working to make this project a success.

The aim is to create a safe environment for young people aged 13 to 16 to enjoy themselves. Discos, Breakdancing lessons and instruction on how to use music decks whilst learning how to be a DJ will be some of the activities available. There are Football events to be planned for the future.

The police and youth workers will be on hand throughout the evening to make sure everyone has a good time in a safe and friendly environment. Police will conduct searches and take a breath test for all people coming in to make sure Inverness’s first Blue Light Disco is a success for all.

The first event is to be held on the 11th July at the Ironworks

Starting from 5 in the evening, young people can come along to the Ironworks and join in break dancing classes or indoor sports – and all this is FREE but places are limited.

Young people can call 01463 714550 or text their name to 0794 2020773 to reserve places. Disco starts at 7pm, with an admission fee of just £1.

A second event will be held at the Spectrum Centre on 16th August.

Chief Inspector Ian Cox said:
This initiative is totally supported by the Police and partners in creating safe environments for young people to spend recreational time in.
It embraces pursuits they are interested in and want to do, we earnestly hope that young people will attend and from a positive experience spread the word amongst their peers that this is worthwhile”.

Northern Constabulary:
Northern Constabulary strongly supports and welcomes this youth initiative and its aim of providing an event, which is free of alcohol and drugs, to enable our local young people to enjoy themselves safely. There is clear evidence from other areas where Blue Light Disco are run, that they contribute to reducing the number of young people becoming involved in unacceptable behaviour

BID Manager Stefan Krause commented.

The Inverness Business Improvement District (BID) team has worked with young people, the Princes Trust, the Police and other agencies help them get this new event off the ground.

We surveyed young people and found they really wanted more constructive things to do around the city centre. We hope that the Blue Light disco will be a positive diversion for them, that everyone will have a good time and will ask for more of this kind of event in the future

Jim Ferguson, Chair of ICPP and Crimestoppers Highlands said:

I am very happy to support the objectives of this initiative. A safe Disco for our local young people to enjoy is long overdue.

Inverness Crime Prevention Panel and Crimestoppers Highlands are also delighted to support this worthwhile event. Young teens will be able to go dancing with their friends and take part in activities in a supervised environment. We hope the Bluelight Events become regular and well attended

Douglas Wynd Safeinverness Co-ordinator is pleased to see this type of event in Inverness; it is within the grasp of the strong group of supporters who have come together now to make these events a success locally and I am pleased to support them in this project.

DJ Dragon who will be playing from 7pm

“This’ll be our night out. Designed by young people for young people, but policed to make sure it’s safe and fun for everyone”.

Mark Hadfield, Street Pastors Coordinator said:

The “Bluelight” Discos are an excellent idea and I’m pleased that we’re able to contribute something to the mix. I hope that we can all work together to give young people an event that they’ll love and be proud of their achievements, in an environment, which is not only safe but which promotes safe life choices in a genuinely caring way.

Drew Kuzma, Project Director, Youth Inclusive:

Youth Inclusive is keen to support a fun and safe youth event that will encourage the working together of various agencies and see youth from all areas of Inverness come together and enjoy themselves.

Shahbaz Khalid, United Youth Group:

We achieved three Prince’s Trust Community Cash Awards for DJ sessions, Breakdance courses and Sport activities. We are very delighted that agencies, the business community, Youth Forum and council are supporting us to organise this first event. It’s our goal to get a permanent and safe space in the city centre where the youth can meet, enjoy themselves and have some fun.

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Inverness Launch City Centre Street Pastor Scheme

Next Friday (25 January) a new scheme in Inverness will see trained Street Pastors on the streets offering support and care to people in the city centre between 10pm and 3am.

Inverness will initially have 22 Street Pastors who will work in teams of 4 every Friday from 10pm to 3am and initially also one Saturday per month.  They will work in partnership with community groups, the Police and The Highland Council.  Training started last August for the 22 volunteers who will be identifiable by their uniforms and ID badges. 

The Street Pastors initiative started in the London Boroughs in 2003 as a direct response to increased violent crime and antisocial behaviour.  Results showed marked improvements, so much so that the initiative is running in 55 locations around the UK, although this will be only the second to be set up in Scotland.  Aberdeen launched their scheme a few months ago and Perth will be launched later this year.

Street Pastors Co-ordinator, Mark Hadfield said:  “The volunteers are all unpaid people who care about Inverness and its people.  They come from 11 different local churches in the area, representing a broad spectrum of denominations.  The Street Pastor is there to get to know people in the community and to build relationships with them to find out their needs and what can be done for them.”

On behalf of the Provost, Councillor Ian Brown attended the launch and met with the volunteers.  Welcoming the initiative he said:  “The national success of the scheme has shown it can make a positive difference to young people so I am delighted that Inverness will be introducing Street Pastors.  Sometimes all people need is someone to listen and talk to them about any worries or concerns they have.  This is a very practical way of reaching out and offering help from the pavements. The volunteers are to be admired for their commitment and I am sure the initiative will prove to be a success and our city centre will be safer and more peaceful at the weekends.” 

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Vandals’ parents should be called to account

A CRACKDOWN on the parents of children committing vandalism is being called for after a seven-year-old was reported to the Children’s Panel for allegedly leaving a trail of damage in Inverness.

By Andy Dixon – Inverness Courier
Published: 11 September, 2007

The primary school pupil — suspected being involved in smashing windows in the Hilton area — is one of the youngest ever referred to the local Panel for this type of incident and the case has prompted the chairman of the city’s crime prevention panel to claim that existing punishments do not go far enough.

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Jim Ferguson

“One of the things I think this is demonstrating is that the various methods of tackling this problem are not working,” said Jim Ferguson, who is also managing director of the Castle Security Group.

“I would like to see more responsibility from parents. I would go as far as to say I want to see new legislation from the Scottish Parliament so that fines and other penalties could be levied at parents and teenagers. I would like to see the parents of children taken to court if that’s what is necessary,”

Mr Ferguson believed a lack of discipline in schools was another contributory factor.

“We as a society need to stand up to it,” he stated. “We must make sure we don’t tolerate this sort of behaviour.”

Parts of Hilton have been persistently tageted by vandals and last month a consortium of public bodies announced a new drive to transform the Hilton area with a refurbishment around the community centre. Planned measures include fitting shutters to the centre’s glass doors which are regularly smashed by vandals and repainting the building.

However, the latest crime figures for Inverness show that city-wide the number of cases of vandalism fell by 86 to 392 from 1st April to 30th June compared to the same period a year ago.

Police inspector Mike Coats, who has operational responsibility for Hilton, said vandalism was one aspect of anti-social behaviour which had a profound effect on those who are subjected to it.

“Communities are now reacting to this and working with us to stamp it out,” he added.

Vandals leave a trail of damage after another weekend spree. Alasdair Allen

Highlands and Islands regional MSP Mary Scanlon felt acceptable behaviour contracts, which are available under existing anti-social behaviour laws and force parents to work with police and social workers, should be tried in Inverness.

“I understand there is an ultimate sanction once all options have been exhausted that parents can face imprisonment if they fail to co-operate over their child’s behaviour,” she said.

“If one seven-year-old boy is causing so much havoc it may be time for social work, the police and education authorities to pursue this type of response. We don’t need new legislation to make parents better parents,” the Conservative politician added. “But the parents need to know that they have to accept responsibility for their children and this is not an option.”

Lib-Dem MP Danny Alexander, who represents Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, felt overly simple solutions such as discipline in schools should not be sought to tackle complicated and difficult situations.

“If a child of seven is behaving like that then clearly there is a whole range of issues involved to do with parents and the family situation, potentially to do with the child himself and I don’t think it is as simple as saying it is a lack of discipline in schools,” he commented.

andrew.dixon@inverness-courier.co.uk

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Break-ins Double Across Inverness City

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of private property and industrial equipment has been stolen from homes and businesses across Inverness as summer break-in rates doubled compared to last year.
By Andy Dixon – Inverness Courier

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Inverness Area Command Community Safety Officer,
PC Malcolm Raeburn

Laptop computers and digital cameras are amongst the items targeted by thieves in the 33 incidents reported to Northern Constabulary between 1st July and Wednesday this week — up from 17 for the same period last year.

Of these, eight have occurred since the start of this month, including a break-in at the Portland Club reported at 2am on Tuesday, in which a large quantity of coins were taken from a fruit machine. Several attempted break-ins at homes and businesses have also been recorded including an incident in the Clachnaharry area on Wednesday night.

“It is what I would consider to be a fairly significant increase in house break-ins and I would urge all householders to be mindful of security and the measures that they need to be putting in place,” said Inverness Area Commander superintendent David O’Connor.He believed the rise may be the result of a small team of individuals committing a disproportionate number of break-ins and stressed that the force was taking the issue seriously and had a high detection rate for such crimes.

Detectives are following a positive line of inquiry and the indications are that the thieves may be local people.

However, Jim Ferguson, chairman of the crime prevention panel for Inverness, speculated that groups from outwith Inverness could be responsible for the surge in break-ins.

“I suspect that the people who are doing it have not been here for a great length of time and have maybe come into the area, possibly from abroad with the accession of some of the other European Union states,” he said. “It is quite possible that Inverness is now being targeted by gangs, possibly from Romania.”

Mr Ferguson, managing director at Inverness security company The Castle Group, added that the rise was reflected across the Highlands and Islands and the panel was working with police to identify the underlying causes. The issue is also a top priority for Northern Constabulary’s new Inverness Area community safety officer Constable Malcolm Raeburn, who is keen to increase the number of community-based Neighbourhood Watch schemes around the city.

“I think Inverness has always had a very small amount of domestic house break-ins, but obviously it is on the increase so I think the public need to be aware of that and need to start looking at the security of their own houses,” said the 48-year-old, who spent the last seven years as a specialist in closed-circuit television coverage at force headquarters.

Home Office statistics indicate that householders belonging to a Neighbourhood Watch initiative are five times less likely to be victims of a break-in than non-members.

The new crime figures were described as worrying by Lib-Dem MP Danny Alexander, who thought that many of the incidents could be linked to drink and drugs problems.

“Having a house broken into is a horrendous experience,” said the MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey. “Perhaps it also reflects one of the downsides of being a growing city, but experience elsewhere shows that householders can take steps to protect their own property and the police are very vigilant on this.”

Anyone wanting information about setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme can contact PC Raeburn at Inverness Police Station on 01463 715555.andrew.dixon@inverness-courier.co.uk

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Safe Highlanders and Islanders – Child Safety Programme Jeopardised

A valuable child safety programme, Safe Highlanders, pioneered by the Inverness Crime prevention Panel has been jeopardised by funding problems for 2007.

Safe Highlanders and Islanders began in 1996 and is a Community Safety scheme aimed at Primary 7 school children which allows them to experience and participate in a range of simulated practical exercise situations which in real life, would be potentially threatening, or which show preventable crimes.

The programme has faced mounting difficulties with raising support funding as pressures mount on many charitable organisations throughout the Highland region.

Concerns have been expressed by many community related project leaders who are also affected by funding cutbacks for their own services.

Malcolm Raeburn, Force Liaison Officer at Inverness Police Headquarters said:

“Over the years the programme has been a vitally important event and last year some 3,000 children benefited from the training which involved participation and support from major organisations and volunteers.

To enable us to forward plan for 2008 It is crucial for those organisations and individuals able to provide support funding to contact us urgently to avoid possible cancellation”.

Contact Information:

Northern Constabulary, Police Headquarters, Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3SY.

Telephone: 01463 720405

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Jim Ferguson, responding to the appeal said:
I will be giving a personal cheque for £500.00 towards the funding and hope that others will follow the example and contribute accordingly – I am very concerned that Highland Council are failing in their obligation to the elderly and now the young, but can always find the cash for fashionable causes like Eden Court. Its time to get priorities in order”.

Project Aims

The vitally important aims of the scheme are to teach children, in an enjoyable way, to become more aware of personal safety, make a contribution to Crime Prevention / Community Safety, avoid becoming victims of crime, learn how to react to dangerous situations, know the role the emergency services play and also foster good citizenship.

How the programme works

At each venue, real life role plays known as “sets” are arranged in the form of a course. The children are arranged into 8 groups of up to a maximum of 10 in each group. (eight is an ideal number). They are then lead out into the course under the supervision of an adult volunteer. At each set they are presented with a number of tasks or problems and are assessed on their responses.

Each set is designed and manned by each agency involved although some sets can be combined e.g. Water Safety may include HM Coastguard and British Waterways or Rail safety could be run by British Transport Police with help from Scotrail.

The scheme is based on the view that children learn by doing, Crime Prevention / Community Safety Education can be both challenging and exciting and the most effective way of tackling these issues is a partnership approach.

Participating Schools and Numbers Attending

Due to the size and layout of Cameron Barracks just under 2000 children were able to attend the 2006 event in Inverness and satellite events have also been held in Lochaber, Portree, Lairg, Caithness/Sutherland and the Western Isles

In total just under 3000 Primary 7 Children attended the event from all over the Highland and Island area.

Volunteers Requirement

Pupils are placed into separate groups and teachers accompanying them are asked not to latch onto any one group unless there is a special needs pupil in that group. Because of that there is a requirement for a high number of volunteers to assist with supervision.

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ICPP – Inverness Community Policing Award

Duncan Carmichael of the Northern Constabulary, has been presented with a Quaich for his work and contributions to the Inverness Crime Prevention Panel and essential Community Policing work.

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Jim Ferguson Chairman of the ICPP said:

”Duncan has been a valued member of the team and his input has been invaluable.
I am very proud to have worked as closely with Duncan Carmichael of Northern Constabulary during the last 5 years with the Crime Prevention Panel.

His intelligent approach and his enthusiasm for Community Policing Projects has been welcomed and attracted the attention of Senior Police Officers, as well as the many organisations we have partnered with.

Duncan is a great asset to the Police and the community he serves and thoroughly deserves this recognition for the effort and professionalism he has so ably demonstrated during his time with us.

On behalf of The Inverness Crime Prevention Panel I would like to thank him for all that he brought to us and wish him every success with his new post.”

Jim went on to say:

”Following his valuable service to Northern Constabulary, Duncan has now moved on within the Police Force and his replacement Alan Lewthwaite, was warmly welcomed to the Panel and we look forward to working closely with him in his new area of responsibility”.

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ICPP Launch SmartWater™

Inverness Crime Prevention Panel has launched a “new to Inverness” Forensic Marking product reported to have dramatically cut crime figures in many areas of the UK.

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Panel Chairman Jim Ferguson, speaking at the Town House launch attended and supported by Chief Inspector Colin Soutter, Fergus Ewing, Danny Alexander, and Inverness Provost Bill Smith, said:

“We have been working closely with Northern Constabulary to bring the product to the Highlands after its reported success in major areas such as London, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry and other areas of the UK.

The product is at present available for direct purchase, but the ICPP is seeking business partners to assist with funding the supply of the unique product to disadvantaged and community areas in the fight against crime, minimising police time taken with investigating these problems and maximising succesful prosecution”.

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ICPP In Action at Inverness College

Inverness Crime Prevention Panel, exhibiting jointly with Northern Constabulary at the students “Freshers” exhibition at Inverness College, were delighted with the response from students attending.

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The College caters for over 8,500 students, from a variety of countries, of all abilities and from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Jim Ferguson, Panel Chairman said:
“We feel it important to meet and help people face to face and this type of exhibition enables us hopefully provide information about the different types of scams and general criminal activities that young people joining the college and moving from other areas may not be aware of”.

Duncan Carmichael
Representing Northern Constabulary said:
“We were made to feel welcomed by the students and were even asked by a number how they could join the police force!
It was encouraging to be able to speak to so many young people and help prepare them to avoid potential problems ahead”.

Duncan went on to say:
“We had the usual requests for our panic alarms, and despite the number we had, soon ran out, and were also able to give the students help with mobile phone theft prevention”.

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ICPP In Action at Nurses “Freshers” Exhibition

Inverness Crime Prevention Panel, exhibiting at the nursing “Freshers” exhibition at the Stirling University, situated in the grounds of Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, where inundated with requests for their “panic alarm” designed for personal protection.

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Jim Ferguson, Panel Chairman said:
“It was amazing, as fast as Kevin unpacked them, they were gone!”

Jim went on to say:
“We were delighted to be able to talk to so many new student nurses who were concerned about protection from crime. Clearly, young people recognise that sophisticated criminals are likely to prey on young people, and they appreciate the help we are able to provide”

Barrie Haycock, a panel member, assisting at the event, said:
“Jim and I had been looking at the growing problem of “scams” operating in the area, and we were astonished to be approached by a student who exampled an elderly person who was in the process of arranging a transfer of £4,000 to criminal elements operating from Spain, using the common “you are a prize winner” ploy, as a scam.

Thankfully, the student had recognised the problem, and had taken early action to prevent the fraud, but we were able to provide leaflets supplied by Trading Standards explaining the scam so she could show the unfortunate victim that he was not alone, and the type of scam was widespread throughout the UK”.

The Highland Campus site has purpose built teaching accommodation and student flats.

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