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Burngreave Policing in an Austere Society. Chief Superintendent Andy Barrs. statistics. April - October 2010. Comparison with last year. Government Agenda. Re-defining the relationship between the state and the individual
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Burngreave Policing in an Austere Society Chief Superintendent Andy Barrs
April - October 2010 Comparison with last year
Government Agenda • Re-defining the relationship between the state and the individual • A de-layering of the public sector – local decisions with minimum oversight • Greater collaboration between agencies and VCF .
Key Issues • How will the public react? • How will government and politicians respond if public reaction is adverse? • What will be the impact on economic growth ?
Police Landscape • Cluttered performance regime • Open ended approach to risk management • Bureaucracy and complex oversight
Policing 21st Century • Shift power from central government back to communities • Introduction of Police & Crime Commissioners • Trusting police to do their job – crime fighters not form writers • Increased productivity with less resources
Ernest Shackleton “Staff wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honour & recognition in case of success”
The State of Police Finances • HMIC - £1bn savings in policing • SYP contribution = £40M over 4yrs • Savings front loaded - £15M in first year • 85% of budget = staff costs • Significant ‘back office’ costs • High police staff costs • Sheffield 2010/11 contribution = £2.5M
Policing in Burngreave • BNDfC funding • 1xSgt & 4xConstables • PCSOs not included • Buy-back 2007-2009 • Ring-fencing agreement to March 2011
Activity • Tackling Knives Action • Programme • Street Pastors • Police Authority ABC • Grants • PITS Project • Guns & Knives Take Lives • Project • Point 7 Initiative
Activity • Dedicated Gangs Team • Street based teams • Staysafe • ‘Court in the Act’ • Operation Portcullis • Partnership working • with YOS