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South Policing Plan B Division 2014/15 Policing Plan B Division South Foreword Chief Superintendent Paul Brogden Divisional Commander, B Division, British Transport Police BTP is facing major Theft of passenger property became a continue throughout 2014/15 to increase real concern for the pan London areas the confidence of victims to report this changes as we head following an increase in offences during type of behaviour so we can ultimately into the 2014/15 policing 2012/13. The introduction of Operation reduce the number of sexual offences year, with the creation Magnum in April last year addressed being committed. this problem by reducing theft offences Working with the rail industry is a priority of four new divisions. across B Division by 19.4%. We achieved for us and we will be following the former this through a range of tactics including The former London London South Area’s lead by expanding increasing our expert plain clothes the Railway Crime Tasking and North, London South deployments, using the media to Coordinating Group (RCTCG). The encourage the public to protect and London Underground RCTCG was set up in 2013 to share themselves and holding targeted days areas had a successful good news stories, improve morale and of action throughout the year. Operation working relationships with train operating 2013/14 and we will Magnum will continue in 2014/15 as we companies in the south of England. It Another key focus for us is reducing work to reduce theft by a further 10%. now harness the good also enabled the rail industry to directly disruption, which is a priority for our practice from each area BTP is also leading Project Guardian, influence the way police resources are stakeholders. We will specifically target level crossing offences to help meet this and roll out what works which was set up in April 2013, and deployed. This was a huge success aims to improve the levels of reporting in the south so we will be setting up target, as well as ensuring fatalities are across the newly among victims of sexual offences. similar groups across B Division. dealt with efficiently and sensitively. It is a multi-agency initiative involving formed B Division. Cycle crime is an ongoing challenge We have set ourselves demanding Metropolitan Police Safer Transport for certain areas of B Division and our targets for 2014/15, but I am confident Command, City of London Police and aim is to reduce these thefts by 5%. we will all rise to the challenge. I look Transport for London. Project Guardian We will tackle this problem by identifying forward to working with you as we was launched to the public in July 2013 and arresting those responsible, holding continue to deliver an exceptional and has seen a 26% increase in the targeted initiatives and engaging with policing service. reporting of sexual offences and a industry partners to provide crime 21% increase in the detection of such reduction solutions. offences. Project Guardian will also Policing Plan 2014/15 B Division: South 2 Introduction Superintendent Jason Bunyard Sub-divisional Commander (South), British Transport Police The new sub-division Theft of passenger property has previously A lot of work has been done around been a concern for all former areas within tackling cycle crime, under the remit of covers the railways the Force, but the introduction of Operation Operation Wiggins, and this will remain south of the River Magnum and the hard work of my officers a priority for the sub-division during the Thames in London, has significantly contributed to a 7% coming year. Our aim is to reduce theft reduction in theft during the past year. of, and criminal damage to, pedal cycles Kent, Surrey, Sussex We will continue to target thieves as the by 5%. We will use a range of tactics to and Hampshire. The new sub-division, particularly focusing reach our target, which will include holding on those who steal luggage from trains, cycle surgeries with the public, working 2014/15 policing year in order to achieve a challenging 10% with train operating companies and the will be challenging but reduction in theft. cycle industry. I am confident we have Working with our industry partners is Reducing staff assaults across the the right people in place incredibly important and, on a monthly region is a key aim for the sub-division basis, we meet with these stakeholders this year, as we want our industry to make a real impact. at the Railway Crime Tasking and partners to feel safe at work and to Coordinating Group (RCTCG).The have confidence in our policing service. monthly meetings have been a success We will also be working hard throughout and have allowed us to share good the coming year to bring offenders of news stories and improve morale and violent crime to justice and to engage working relationships with train operating with the public in order to contribute companies. The rail industry has also to the Force achieving a passenger been able to influence the way police confidence rating of at least 77.5%. resources have been deployed across I am sure, during 2014/15, we will build the region. We will continue to offer on our previous successes to deliver an an excellent policing service to our exceptional policing service across the partners in 2014/15. whole of B Division. Policing Plan 2014/15 B Division: South 3 Reduce theft offences by 10% from Deliver 20 successfully run partnership the 2013/14 level Problem Solving Plans that will target those Theft of passenger property is a significant challenge for the LU/DLR level crossings judged to be high risk Area. B Division remains committed to reducing the current level of Level crossing offences are highly dangerous, with the potential to cause offences through the work of Operation Magnum. Targeting theft of significant loss of life and disruption to services. Following the national passenger property is an integral of BTP’s commitment to reduce roll-out of level crossing enforcement vehicles, in partnership with overall crime levels by 20% by 2019. Network Rail, the division will further build on this success in 2014/15 by enhancing our presence at level crossings judged to be high risk. Reduce aggression and violence against staff to less than the 2013/14 figure Improve detection rate of violent crime Staff assaults have a major impact on the confidence of railway staff. offences from 2013/14 end of year figure Last year the number of staff assaults reduced and we will build upon Violent offences have a profound effect on victims and their families, this success in 2014/15. as well as a wider impact on the confidence of the public and staff who use the transport network. B Division is committed to bringing Reduce cycle theft offences by 5% from those responsible for these types of offences to justice. the 2013/14 level Cycle theft is the second largest volume crime for BTP, with commuters into London often targeted because cycles are left for long periods. Operation Wiggins has promoted crime prevention advice at cycle surgeries as well as targeted thieves at key locations. Policing Plan 2014/15 B Division: South 4 Policing Plan B Division South Andrew Figgures CB CBE Michael Furness Chief Executive Head of Strategic Development British Transport Police Authority British Transport Police The Forum, 5th Floor North Force Headquarters 74-80 Camden Street 25 Camden Road London NW1 0EG London NW1 9LN [email protected] [email protected] btpa.police.uk btp.police.uk.
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