Anti- Social Behaviour Flashcards
What is anti- social behaviour
Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person
What is ASB (housing related conduct)
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
What are the potential impact of anti- social behaviour
- Fear of continued crime
- Risk of ill-health
- Self exclusion
- Sense of powerlessness
- Lack of faith in the police
What is repeat victim
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
What is a vulnerable victim
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 in place
Why is it important to address the needs of victims and witnesses
- Community confidence and safety
- Public perception
- Crime solving
What three vital questions do you need to ask when the initial call is made?
- Have you reported this problem before
- Why do you think this is happening to you or family or others?
- How it this affecting you, others or family
What is operation liberty
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
Who are the main partners under 2014 legislation for dealing with anti- social behaviour
Police
Local authorise (council)
Registered social landlords
The CJS
What year is the crime and policing act
2014
What is community trigger
Gives victims the ability to demand action, starting with a review of their case
Multi agency problem solving
3 complaints in 6 months
Action plan agreed
A victim of ASB or another person acting on behalf of the victim can make request
What section can be used for dispersal power
Section 35
What is a community protection notice designed for ?
It is designed to stop ASB by an individual aged over 16 years and businesses and organisations
Who can use their dispersal power?
Police officers in uniform, PCSO
Who can issue a dispersal power?
Inspector
What Reasonable grounds need to be suspected
Members of the public in the locality being harasses, alarmed or distressed or crime and disorder occurring in the locality
What is a PSPO
Public spaces protection order
Why are PSPO issued?
Designed to manage a specific problem that effects the local community and caused within a public space
Examples of PSPO
Dog walkers to keep dogs on leads
Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol
Alleys ways to close to public to except for residents only
What is a PSPO designed for?
Protect public spaces from persistent ASB and to stop individuals or groups committing ASB in a public space
Who can make a PSPO
Councils issue a PSPO after consultation with the police and PACC
What is the penalty on breach for a PSPO
Criminal offence, FPN up to £100if appropriate
What is a absolute grounds for possession
Used by landlords to evict tenants where ASB or criminality has already been proven
What is CBO?
Criminal behaviour order
What is a CBO used for?
To deal with the most persistent offenders in ASB
What is the 1st stage in the 5 stage approach
Troublemakers are written to and asked to stop offending behaviour
What is the second stage of 5 stage approach
Continued bad behaviour will result in a further letter visit by police
What is the 3rd stage in 5 stage approach?
A conference by police and other agencies, such as housing officers and youth workers, will lead to the 4th stage
What is the 4th stage in 5 stage process
Acceptable behaviour contract (ABC)
What is the 5th stage in 5 stage approach
Civil injunction/ criminal behaviour order
What is the mnemonic approach to all ASB
GETOUT
What are the three Ps?
Positive, professional and proud
What is GETOUT?
Go and speak to the victim/ callers. If they have asked not to be visited then contact by phone
Examine the scene and gather evidence; is this a repeat victim/ offender/ location? Consider NICHE search
Take details of victims, witnesses, offenders or suspects and forward relevant community intelligence
Offer advice on what to do if it happens again; provide a reference number and your calling card and if vulnerable make a referral to ASB unit
Update the occurrence enquiry log with the action you have taken
Take immediate action - area search negative is not an option
Tell the victim/ caller what you have done and keep them informed and updated
What do you need to do after the incident
Substantive OEL update EPNB entry Complete ASB referral form Task relevant community safety team For all incidents of ASB
What are the victim codes
VU01- victim needs assessment
VU02- initial victim contact
VU03- victim update
VU04- citing outcome update
What section is used for keeping dogs under control
Section 3 dangerous dogs act 1991
What section is used for whether a dog is a danger to public safety
Section 4 dangerous dog act 1991
What legislation is used for DCO
Clean neighbour hoods and environment act 2005
What does harassment, alarm and distress mean
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
3 example of ASB
Littering
Noisy or abusive neighbours
Vandalism
Give examples of items, which could be confiscated under dispersal powers
- Spray cans
- Laser pens
- Speakers
What does TRICK compliance stand for
T- time, arrive at time agreed, if delayed let 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
What do you know about a community protection notice (CPN)
- 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
The anti social behaviour, crime and policing act 2014 introduced reforms designed to put victims at the heart of the response to & deal with ASB. Identify 3 of them
Civil injunction Criminal behaviour order (CBO) Community protection notice Public spaces protection order (PSPO) Closure power Dispersal power
What is section 35 anti social behaviour, crime and police Act 2014?
Dispersal power
Requires a person committing or likely to commit anti social behaviour, crime or disorder to leave an area for up to 48 hours.
Must be issued by an inspector
Power to confiscate any item related to ASB
