Initiatives funded in Western Division during 2006-07

KINGSCOTE PARK CCTV

To supply and fit CCTV in Kingscote Park Blackpool aimed at reducing anti social behaviour and violent crime.

INFO

For the purchase of three digital display boards providing information on crime prevention, reassurance, road safety advice, missing persons and Crimestoppers etc. in the Fylde area.

CHATTERBOX

In an effort to reduce vehicle crime at car parks in Blackpool, it is proposed to supply & fit talking ticket machines & signs carrying crime prevention advice.

OPERATION AUDITERRANT

To assist in the reduction of incidents of anti-social behaviour by young people congregating outside shops in Grange Park Blackpool, by purchasing three Mosquito Units which provide a high frequency sound that can only be heard by young people.

OPERATION ACID

To reduce incidents of cycle thefts in Blackpool by purchasing 1,000 locks and to assist in reuniting recovered stolen cycles with their rightful owner with the purchase of post coding kits.

SUMMER PROJECTS 2006

An initiative run through the summer holidays providing diversionary activities such as DJ workshops, arts and crafts aimed at reducing anti social behaviour and youth crime in the Kirkham and rural Fylde areas.

‘RAT TRAP’ VEHICLE OPERATION

The utilisation of a vehicle as a ‘rat trap’ strategically placed in hot spot areas at key times, enabled with video equipment and Smartwater.

LGBT ANTI-DRINK SPIKING CAMPAIGN

The production of a lid to be placed on top of drink glasses in pubs and clubs providing protection from date rape drugs and publicising an advert or message at the same time, aimed at the Lesbian, Gay, Bi Sexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.

FOOTBALL CRAZY

A ten week football coaching course aimed at reducing ant-social behaviour in the Squires Gate, Stanley and Highfield areas of Blackpool

KINCRAIG TOOLKIT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITY GROUP

Sporting activities for 5 to 15 year olds aimed at reducing ant-social behaviour

BLACKPOOL RAINBOW NETWORK

The advertisement of a website aimed at the LGBT community allowing users to post messages, ask questions and report homophobic crimes and incidents.

FRIENDS OF LAYTON CEMETERY

The purchase of a CCTV system to protect a community building within Layton Cemetery used for public meetings which is the subject of criminal damage.

OPERATION SIGN

The provision of an embroidered badge to display on uniforms to indicate that the wearer can use sign language, enabling members of the deaf community to engage with the police.

BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL REASSURANCE

Radio link set up between hospital security staff and the police to provide immediate contact enabling a faster response to incidents of disorder, crime and missing persons as they occur.

ADVOKATE

All door staff in Blackpool town centre will wear high visibility armbands with the last four digits of their badge number being displayed on it. The wearing of these armbands will make it easier for staff to be identified in the event of assaults and will weed out any unsavoury door staff who are responsible for this type of behaviour.

ADVERT

Buses frequently used by local youths will be the target of an advertising campaign aimed at promoting community safety and focussing on the lifestyle restrictions imposed by the granting of an Anti Social Behaviour Order.

MIDDLE WALK

The provision of wristband personal attack alarms to men attending a renowned cruising area to improve awareness of safety issues.

CONTACTING OUR CALLERS VIA SMS

The purchase of a ‘pay-as-you-go’ mobile phone with the intention of sending a text message to anyone who has made a 999 call from a mobile but who has not been able to complete the call due to technical or other reasons.

CAVENDISH PARK INITIATIVE

The provision of extra security measures to prevent anti-social behaviour and acts of vandalism at a park surrounded by residential property and a church.

WESTERN DIVISION COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS MENTORING SCHEME

The continuation of a mentoring scheme aimed at increasing the confidence, achievements and positive behaviour of young people identified as being at risk of offending.

KINGSCOTE PARK CHICANE ENTRANCE SCHEME

S bend chicanes at the entrance to a park will stop motorbike access and improve the quality of life for nearby residents.