This promotional film for Cleveland Police looks at Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing. A range of Interviews make up the film including Chief Constable Sean Price down the ranks to the police in the street as well as members of the local community about how this scheme will help deal with issues of crime. Title: Cleveland Police – Putting People First Chief Constable Sean Price On screen in his office Chief Constable for Cleveland Sean Price outlines his commitment to neighbourhood...

This promotional film for Cleveland Police looks at Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing. A range of Interviews make up the film including Chief Constable Sean Price down the ranks to the police in the street as well as members of the local community about how this scheme will help deal with issues of crime. Title: Cleveland Police – Putting People First Chief Constable Sean Price On screen in his office Chief Constable for Cleveland Sean Price outlines his commitment to neighbourhood policing, and the methods that will be used to achieve success. Title: District Commander Stephen Ashman Stephen Ashman talks about the involvement with the community in Hartlepool to find out what they would like to see in terms of local policing. He says a common response from the community is physical presence and building working relationships with community police officers. Title: Cleveland Police – Putting People First – Neighbourhood Policing Commander Ashman outlines the four principles of neighbourhood policing. Title: – 1- Access – Neighbourhood Policing Requirements for dedicated points of contact for the community to the police and community support officers. Title: PC Ali Sah – Neighbourhood Officer The officer outlines the introduction of neighbourhood policing over the last 12 months in Hartlepool as a pilot scheme which has been successful. Title: Bill Jordon CBE – Headteacher, Dyke House School Outside the school Bill talks about having a police office on the school site, and the opportunities that have evolved in working with the community and the school. A woman appears on camera speaking of the police building up respect with schoolchildren which is noticed by parents. Another woman talks of the work she does with younger children in which the police are involved. Parents and children have been building a bond with the police, creating a trust which makes the police more approachable. Another Hartlepool resident talks of the local Islam resource centre being a conduit of communication for residents to police services. PC Ali Sah seen earlier says that the public will now often see a police presence on the streets. The woman who works with young children says that problems on her local estate have eased following increased police presence. The general feeling of those appearing on camera is of significant improvement in the relationship of the police with the community. Title: PCSO Heslop The Police Community Support Officer talks of his role in neighbourhood policing. Another resident talks about the ease in which residents can contact the police, he outlines a recent example where he needed to contact an officer. District Commander Stephen Ashman seen earlier outlines the second principle of neighbourhood policing. Title: 2 - Influence – Neighbourhood Policing Commander Ashman talks of the difference of the former policing model while not unsuccessful is quite different from neighbourhood policing, in that the local community can have a real influence on the kind of policing they need. One way the will do this is by using regular visual audits, where a member the local authority, a community officer and a member of the community will walk through an area identifying areas of concern. The film shows one of these walks taking place in Hartlepool. Those present are a neighbourhood officer PC Ali Sah seen earlier. PCSO Heslop and other officials. They are meeting at an alley which has security gates which are being left open. Title: Libby Griffiths – Tenancy Relations & Enforcement Officer Housing Hartlepool Libby outlines her role and the working relationship with the neighbourhood officers. Title: PC Southcott Consultation and Feedback Officer PC Southcott talks about a local area which required a lot of input and cooperation with the local community to create improvements. Commander Ashman outlines the third principle of neighbourhood policing. Title: 3 – Interventions – Neighbourhood Policing He talks about long term problems which have affected the quality of life for many in the police force area. He admits these are difficult problems for the police, as they can react to an emergency if required but dealing with the root of the problem has eluded them. He explains that appropriate interventions will be guided by newly formed joint action groups represented by several agencies. These will meet regularly to see how the cause of the problem might be tackled. The film shows a meeting of one of these groups, who are discussing problems of anti-social behaviour. Residents seen earlier they talk of similar problems which have been helped by neighbourhood policing. A young teenager concedes that some behaviour with his friends may have disturbing residents. Other residents talk of the changing relationship with the police, where police work is not just preventative and reacting to a situation but forging more positive links with neighbourhoods for everyone’s benefit. Others seen earlier in the film all are encouraged by the active roll the police have in local community groups. The film goes back to a joint action group meeting and another officer presents the fourth principle of neighbourhood policing. Title: 4 – Answers – Neighbourhood Policing The officer outlines the fourth principle of neighbourhood policing. Which involves communicating with communities providing them with information about measures that have been put in place and the successes that local police and communities have achieved in tackling crime and the fear of crime. Residents seen earlier in the film talk of their relationships with the police in the community. PC Ali Sah on camera talks about his experiences attending neighbourhood meetings. Title: Alison Mawson – Head of Community Safety, Hartlepool Council Alison talks about the positive results of surveys showing the effectiveness of neighbourhood policing. Chief Constable Sean Price gives his view on the success of neighbourhood policing. Commander Ashman talks about the success of neighbourhood policing in Hartlepool. Residents give their views on the success of the project, making people feel more secure and safe. Title: Cleveland Police – Putting People First End title: with thanks to the people of Hartlepool.