Making a Difference Officers pictured at Baluniefield Traffic Department in 1985 Vision and Values

Making a Difference By: - Putting communities at the heart of everything we do Fighting crime, bringing criminals to justice and protecting the vulnerable Showing that we care and delivering a good quality service Working together, respecting each other and doing our best

Front cover photo; Constable Max Fordyce, Central Area Road Safety Section, at the Motor Show in 1979 1975 PAGE 2 TO 2012 Contents

04 STANDARDS OF SERVICE

My whole experience with 05 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Police was an 06 THE FORCE EXECUTIVE excellent one and I only wish I came across more 07 CHIEF CONSTABLE’S FOREWORD police officers like this in my many 08 JOINT BOARD interactions with various forces around 09 CONVENER’S MESSAGE the UK. AW. 10 POLICING DUNDEE

14 POLICING ANGUS

19 POLICING PERTH & KINROSS

22 DOWN MEMORY LANE

25 CRIME & INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

30 HEADQUARTERS DIVISION

34 WE’VE COME A LONG WAY SINCE 1975

37 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

38 STATISTICS

48 USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 3 Official opening of Tayside Police HQ by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1977 STANDARDS OF SERVICE GENERAL STANDARDS OUR RESPONSE AND ENQUIRY WE AIM TO EXCEED PUBLIC EXPECTATIONS WITH THE WE WILL PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE WE DELIVER KEEP YOU INFORMED • We will be active, visible and approachable in our • We will investigate all crimes and offences in accordance communities with our Investigative Standards • We will present a smart and professional image • We will provide an update on progress to those reporting crimes or incidents as soon as possible, and in any case, • We will share information with other agencies to improve within 28 days of initial contact, advising of the final public safety and minimise risk outcome of an enquiry when it is complete • We will treat everyone according to their needs, • When an offender has been detected, the investigating maintaining confidentiality where appropriate officer will decide on the appropriate action proportionate to the circumstances. This may include the provision of FIRST CONTACT advice or warnings, the issuing of fixed penalty notices or the submission of reports to the Procurator Fiscal or to the WE WILL AIM TO GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME Reporter to the Children’s Panel • We will answer 999 emergency telephone calls within 10 seconds and all other telephone calls within 40 seconds COMPLETION • You will always be dealt with by a named individual who WE WILL FULLY COMPLETE ENQUIRIES, SUBMIT will be courteous and attentive, seek to fully understand QUALITY REPORTS TIMEOUSLY AND PRESENT your enquiry and explain our response EVIDENCE COMPETENTLY • If you need an officer to call on you, we will inform you • The officer reporting will be responsible for preparing and what the response will be, indicate when they will be submitting quality reports attending and keep you updated of any changes • We will submit all prosecution reports to the Procurator • If your enquiry requires a specialist response, we will Fiscal within 28 days of charge arrange for that to occur and inform you what will happen • We will work with other criminal justice partners to support • If applicable, we will provide you with a reference number vulnerable victims and witnesses through the legal process which you may use if you need to contact us again about your enquiry • We will acknowledge all correspondence within 2 working COMPLAINTS days of receipt and at that time will advise you of our WE WILL DEAL OBJECTIVELY AND SENSITIVELY WITH proposed actions and when we will write back with a more ANY COMPLAINTS YOU HAVE ABOUT US AND ACTIVELY detailed response SEEK A POSITIVE RESOLUTION • If we are unable to provide a full response within the timescale given, we will update you on what action we have taken, the reason for the delay and provide a revised timescale for completion

1975 PAGE 4 TO 2012 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

2010/11 2011/12 2011/12 Target Customer Satisfaction: RESULT Target RESULT Achieved

Response Rate—1330/3600 (37%)

First Contact: Overall satisfaction rating for 90.7% 91.5% 93.6% YES service provided at first contact

First Contact:% of respondents who stated 80.8% 80.0% 83.7% YES they were provided with the name of the person dealing with their enquiry

Updating the Public:% of Service Users 61.2% 65.0% 61.0% NO who received an update on the progress of their enquiry

Customer experience: Overall satisfaction 82.3% 85.0% 82.5% NO rating for the customers experience of the service provided by Tayside Police

Crime:

Groups 1-4 recorded 17996 17950 14748 YES

Groups 1-4 detected 46.4% 46.5% 46.7% YES

Violent crime recorded 567 540 512 YES

Violent crime detected 85.7% 85.0% 85.4% YES

Robbery recorded 157 156 124 YES

Robbery detected 70.7% 70.0% 71.0% YES

Vandalism recorded 5426 5400 4092 YES

Vandalism detected 32.1% 32.0% 30.4% NO

Domestic Housebreaking recorded 870 775 662 YES

Domestic Housebreaking detected 29.7% 30.0% 33.5% YES

Resources:

Sickness Absence: police officers 4.2% 4.0% 3.8% YES

Sickness Absence: police staff 4.6% 4.5% 4.1% YES

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 5 THE FORCE EXECUTIVE

Tayside Police is managed by an Executive. The temporary Assistant Chief Constable, Angela Wilson, has responsibility for operational issues; In charge of the Force Executive is • Community Policing Division Chief Constable, Justine Curran. • Crime Intelligence Division

The Deputy Chief Constable, Doug Cross OBE is the Director of Gordon Scobbie, has responsibility for Corporate Services and is the following business areas; responsible for; • Professional Standards • Finance • Headquarters Division • Personnel and Development • Contracts / procurement • Legal Services • Estate • Fleet • Safety

Tayside Police Chief Constable’s of the Past John R. Little OBE QGM QPM 1975 – 1980 Robert S. Sim MBE QPM 1980 – 1984 Jack Bowman CBE QPM 1984 – 1995 William Spence QPM LLB BA 1995 – 2000 John R Little robert sim jack bowman John Vine CBE QPM MSc FCIPD 2000 – 2008 Kevin Mathieson 2008 – 2009

William spence john vine Kevin mathieson

1975 PAGE 6 TO 2012 We move into a new era with a strong legacy of good quality policing and commitment to Tayside. We take that with us as we aim for more in 2013 and beyond.

CHIEF CONSTABLE’S FOREWORD

I am delighted to present my third annual Performance figures don’t capture all of the then, the Force has gone from strength to performance report as Chief Constable to work we do – how we do that work is just as strength, always ensuring that communities the First Minister for Scotland, Tayside Joint important to us. To measure this, we have been at the heart of everything we do. Police Board, Sheriff Principal for Tayside, surveyed 3600 members of the community Just some of the significant incidents we’ve and Central, and the Tayside throughout the year, to measure public had to deal with during this time include: communities we serve. satisfaction and confidence levels. This has The Queens Silver Jubilee visit to the Force shown that 93.6% of you experienced This is a very special report, as it not only area in 1977 and her return in July this year overall satisfaction with the service we presents and details the performance of the to mark her Diamond Jubilee will be just as provided on first contact and 82.5% of you Force over the last year, but as the last ever big a celebration. believe officers attending incidents are doing performance report for Tayside Police as a The rail accident at on 22 a good job. Just as importantly, 85% of those Force, it marks the end of an era. As we October 1979, killing 5 people and injuring living in Dundee, 93.2% of those living in move towards the creation of a single police 51 others. Angus and 93.7% of those living in Perth force for Scotland over the next year, there and Kinross stated their neighbourhood was The murders of Carol Lannen and Elizabeth will be inevitable change but I hope that the McCabe, whose bodies were found in a safe place to live. I am extremely proud of quality of service will be maintained and Templeton Woods on the outskirts of these figures and am keen to improve them there will be even more officers on the Dundee in 1979 and 1980. wherever possible. streets to fight crime and reassure you. The Timex factory strikes in 1993 and T in However, as you know, policing is so much As a result of our combined efforts and the Park – held near Kinross every year more than just facts and figures, it is all work, I am pleased to announce that in the since 1997, with over 80,000 people now about people. As such, this report tells last year, we met 17 of out 20 targets. What attending the three day event in July each some of the stories, not only over the past this means is 3,248 fewer victims of crime year. year but throughout the lifetime of Tayside and in particular 208 fewer victims of The 31st G8 summit at Gleneagles in July Police, to try to encapsulate what it means to 2005, with officers from forces all over the housebreakings and 1,334 fewer victims of live and work in Tayside. vandalism. We also seized £344,182 worth UK assisting us to hold the event. of cash from criminals and took thousands These stories paint a picture of resilience We were also the first Force in Scotland to of pounds worth of drugs off the streets. and spirit over the years. From major trial the use of social media by operational These results are consistently above the incidents to events such as T in the Park and officers to engage with you. the Alfred Dunhill Cup to ongoing positive Scottish average and I am very proud of I am very proud of what the Force has changes, making a difference to what we have achieved. However, none of achieved and of the years of dedicated communities. this would have been possible without the public service that officers and staff have hard work and commitment shown not only All of these incidents show how police and given to make it so successful. by our team but also by our many partners community together have made a significant As we prepare for the new Police Service of in health, social work, other blue light impact, making Tayside a safe and enjoyable Scotland in 2013, I promise you that services, councils, industry and the place to live and visit. This has been the communities will remain at the heart of voluntary sector to name just a few. The case throughout the Force’s history. everything we do. We move into a new era most important relationship we have is with Tayside Police was formed on 16th May with a strong legacy of good quality policing our communities. We have listened to your 1975, with the amalgamation of Angus and commitment to Tayside. We take that concerns and aspirations over the last year Constabulary, with us as we aim for more in 2013 and and worked towards addressing them. We Constabulary and City of Dundee Police beyond. look forward to continue working with and for Forces. Tayside became the fourth largest Justine Curran you in the coming year. Force in Scotland at this time and since Chief Constable

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 7 TAYSIDE JOINT POLICE BOARD

Tayside Joint Police Board comprises Convener 18 Councillors appointed from Councillor Ian Mackintosh membership of the three local Angus Council The Board authorities in Tayside, namely Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth Vice-Convener shares and Kinross Council. Bailie George Regan Dundee City Council The Board shares responsibility for responsibility Tayside Police with Scottish Ministers Vice-Convener and the Chief Constable, who is Councillor Archibald MacLellan for Tayside Police responsible for operational matters. Perth and Kinross Council The Board has a number of statutory duties and responsibilities including; MEMBERS Angus Council Members • Setting the budget for Tayside Police Councillor Robert G Myles and providing the Chief Constable Councillor Mark Salmond with the resources necessary to Councillor Paul Valentine police Tayside efficiently and Councillor Sandy West effectively. • Making arrangements to secure best Dundee City Council Members value and participate in community Councillor David Bowes planning Councillor Andrew Dawson Councillor Elizabeth Fordyce • Examining the manner in which Councillor Christina Roberts complaints against the police by Councillor Mohammed Asif members of the public are dealt with Bailie Helen W Wright by the Chief Constable

• Appointing the Chief Constable, Perth and Kinross Council Members Deputy Chief Constable and Councillor Sandy Miller Assistant Chief Constable Councillor Peter Mulheron Councillor David M Scott Councillor Lewis D D Simpsin Councillor Alexander J Stewart

1975 PAGE 8 TO 2012 THE CONVENER’S MESSAGE

For the last five years I have had the Tayside Police as a body will change Tayside Police as a pleasant duty of being Convenor of and continually develop in the future but Tayside Joint Police Board, the body what must not be allowed to happen is body will change and responsible for the governance of, in my any deterioration in the high standard of view, one of the most efficient police policing we have enjoyed over the years. continually develop forces in Scotland – namely Tayside As we move forward into an all-Scotland Police. Force it is imperative that the general in the future but what public take a serious interest in the Thus it is with some sadness that I policing of their own area and be willing demit office but with a great deal of must not be allowed to communicate their thoughts and pride when I consider the past views to those who make decisions, to happen is any performance of the Force and its wherever that may be. continuing success in making Tayside deterioration in the one of the safest places to live in and Finally, can I express my appreciation to enjoy life anywhere in Scotland. my vice conveners and fellow board high standard of members for their support over the last The decision has now been made – one five years. It has been a pleasure to policing we have single Police Force for Scotland in convene a body where all members operation one year from now. Whether were of one aim – the continuous enjoyed over the this decision is the correct one or not, improvement of policing in Tayside to and for whatever reason, is unimportant. years. the satisfaction of visitors and the What matters now is the requirement for people resident in the area. a seamless transfer from Tayside to a single Scottish Force. Councillor Ian Mackintosh Convener of Tayside Joint Police Board Fortunately, the Chief Constable and the 2007-2012 Force Executive have adopted a very sensible approach and are now preparing for the change, so that hopefully in April 2013 the public will be unaware of the change and it will be business as usual in the Force area, at least in the immediate short-term. I would like to pay tribute to the Chief Constable and the Force Executive for the courtesy extended to board members and myself over the last five years and the willingness they have all shown in addressing any concerns raised by members.

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 9 Chief Superintendent Gavin Robertson has been in charge of policing Dundee, a city that covers an area of 24 square miles with a population of 144,000. The new Community Policing Division is headed by Chief Superintendent Hamish Macpherson with Superintendent Athol Aitken supported by Chief Inspector Shaun McKillop and Chief Inspector Suzi Mertes focussing on uniform operational policing in Dundee. Fantastic Force! I Dundee is divided into four separate sections for policing really don’t think purposes, each in the overall charge of an Inspector. you guys get enough They are; praise for the job Maryfield / Eastend covering the City Centre, Maryfield and you do! Stobswell Inspector Stephen Main TS, Dundee. Lochee / West End covering Lochee, Charleston, Menzieshill, and Perth Road area. Inspector Graham Young Strathmartine / Coldside, covering Downfield, Ardler, Hilltown, St Marys, Kirkton and Fairmuir. Inspector Julie Robertson North East / covering Fintry, Whitfield, West Ferry, Broughty Ferry, Barnhill, Mid Craigie and Douglas. Inspector Kevin Williams

The traffic departments of Dundee City Police, Angus Constabulary and Perth & Kinross Constabulary meet at the boundary in 1974 as part of the planning process to merge into Tayside Police in 1975

1975 PAGE 10 TO 2012 REPEAT CALLERS problem solving tactics in partnership to provide sustainable solutions to the issues The command team in Dundee instigated the caller faces. a new initiative in 2011-2012 called Repeat Callers. The officers consider all the calls the person has made to consider the "whole The Repeat Caller response is being picture" of issues the person may have. driven by the Community Officers to provide an improved problem solving The officers are encouraged to hold multi- approach to those in Dundee who are agency meetings to seek solutions or sign seeking our help the most. post to the best partner to assist with the problem. Over the last couple of years there have been several high profile cases, including These partners can include not only the the Fiona Pilkington and David Askew existing assistance from Dundee City cases in England which highlighted the Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team, need for police forces and partners to Community Wardens, Housing, Social HERE’S HOW WE HAVE BEEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN DUNDEE

The Community Officers continue to seek improve their responses where members Work Department or NHS but also to innovative ways to solve problems and of the public are being subjected to develop opportunities to work with other, have successfully resolved many callers consistent abuse and harassment. The new partners in the voluntary sector, problems, including some long standing report from the associated enquiry into mediation, youth work, charities or indeed ones. To date we have identified and disability harrassment "Hidden in Plain the repeat caller’s own family. Partners assessed 1092 repeat callers. Sight" reinforced this need. have commented that this response has become a valuable new early intervention This initiative has been groundbreaking in response, providing signposting to its completely new approach to partners and a preventative approach in supporting the community, addressing the line with current Scottish Government The officer was issues raised by these cases and raising work. our quality of service to our communities. efficient, thorough, In 2011 Central Division identified 14 high courteous and respectful, The ethos of the initiative is for Community risk repeat callers in Dundee, half of in a word all that we ask Officers to meet with identified repeat which have were successfully resolved to callers at a time when they can properly a state of low risk. This approach has of our public officials. express their concerns regarding issues also introduced strategic overview of this JC, Birkhill. they face and have reported. The officers issue by the involvement of the Divisional then assess any associated risk and Command Team who are now sighted on vulnerability issues with the caller, or the and direct the response to any identified situation, and apply proportionate high risk case.

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 11 QPM AWARDED TO CONSTABLE DAVID REYNOLDS This year saw Constable David Reynolds awarded the prestigious Queen’s Police Medal for his services to the public of Dundee and his commitment to Tayside Police during his 35 years police service. David was also awarded the ‘Outstanding Police Officer’ award in Tayside Police in 2011 and was also put forward for a similar national award. For the past 22 years, David has worked at the Ryehill Police Office in Perth Road, Dundee. He has remained a consummate professional throughout this time and has been an excellent role model to all of those who have worked with him. David has regularly been commended for his outstanding contributions when dealing WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFER continue to use intelligence to direct our with incidents and is a very ‘well kent’ COMMUNITIES patrols and target the offences that matter face in his community. He is well known to our communities.’’ for being a particularly fair and caring A joint operation between Tayside Police officer who always has the public’s best and the at Dundee interests at heart and as such has gained Railway Station in October 2011 resulted wide respect in the community. in eleven people being reported to the Partnership Procurator Fiscal for possession of It is great credit to David that he still controlled drugs. remains as a front line ‘beat cop’ after 35 working plays a key years police service and still maintains his The operation was designed to promote enthusiasm and commitment that he has reassurance and public safety for those shown from his first day when he donned visiting Dundee by train. There was also role in making the uniform. a focus on tackling anti-social behaviour, drug offences and the carrying of communities safer Tayside Police would like to congratulate David on being awarded such a offensive weapons, all with a view of prestigious accolade which is seldom making the Railway Station and Dundee a bestowed to a Police Constable. safer place to be. COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM Rail passengers exiting trains were met in In May 2011 the Community Impact Team the foyer of the station by highly trained undertook a deployment in the Maryfield drug dogs operated by Tayside Police and Hilltown areas of Dundee. handlers. The dogs were used to scan After consultation with local communities, each individual passing through the housing officers, community wardens, station and following any positive health centres and members of the public it indication from the dog the individual was was identified that drug abuse and informed of the suspicions and thereafter associated criminality was the major searched. During the operation there concern for local communities. were 49 positive indications by the dogs and from these 11 people were found to Liason was then carried out with partners to be in possession of controlled drugs identify the main areas for concern and the varying from heroin, amphetamine, Community Impact Team along with tablets, mushrooms and various types of Community Officers and Community cannabis. Wardens thereafter engaged in high visibility foot, mobile and cycle patrols, Sergeant Jim Wands of the British made visits to local shops and liaised with Transport Police said, members of the public to provide a reassuring police presence. “The results of this joint operation between British Transport Police and The roads were also identified as a means Tayside Police have shown that to disrupt drug dealing and as a result of partnership working plays a key role in this numerous cars were seized and large making our communities safer. We will quantities of drugs recovered.

1975 PAGE 12 TO 2012 During the deployment to the Maryield and individuals at every opportunity. This initiative is promoted and co-ordinated Hilltown areas, the Community Impact by Dundee City Council and is specifically In 2011/12 the Unit concentrated on speed Team arrested 177 persons, executed 196 designed to tackle the issue of drivers detection, drink and drug driving, detecting arrest warrants and carried out 50 positive parking on the yellow zig-zag lines outside seat belt offences, identifiying disqualified, searches for drugs or weapons. In total 27 primary schools. The aim to reduce the unlicenced or uninsured drivers and grammes of cocaine, 10 grammes of associated risks to young vulnerable road dealing with those caught driving whilst heroin, 110 grammes of cannabis, 1kg of users in these areas. This activity continues using mobile phones. amphetamine, 1300 Valium tablets and to be supported by Tayside Police in an around £6000 in cash was seized along OPERATION BANDIT effort to ensure compliance and thereby with various other drugs including MCAT High profile enforcement activities have promote improved road user behaviour. and MDMA. been conducted on a monthly basis over SPECIAL SAFETAYSIDERS POLICING DUNDEE’S ROADS 2011/12 in support of both local and A special Safetaysiders event aimed at The Road Policing Unit has a specific aim national policing initiatives. Some of these vulnerable students was held at Gardyne to detect and deter criminals the use of the have been conducted under the banner of College in Dundee in February 2012. Operation Bandit and were conducted at roads, reduce road casualties and thereby The students who attended suffer from various locations throughout Dundee. increase safety on the roads and streets varying degrees of learning and physical These types of operations are supported within Dundee. difficulties and are often vulnerable. by other enforcement agencies and utilise Several of the students, aged between 16 To assist in this aim the Unit work very Automatic Number Plate Recognition and 56 years old, had exposed themselves closely with Dundee City Council, the roads technology and continue to be very to physical and moral danger in the past. authorities, road safety practitioners and successful in detecting vehicles that are other enforcement agencies such as the being used illegally, that are unlicensed or Tayside Police officers delivered inputs on Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency uninsured and for the detection of travelling technology safety, home and personal (DVLA), Vehicle and Operator Services criminals. safety, water safety, drug and alcohol Agency (VOSA), and Her Majesty’s awareness and fire safety. Revenue and Customs (HMRC). In 2011/12, in Dundee alone, 289 vehicles were seized by the police after the driver Patrol officers conduct high profile patrol was found to have no insurance. In this day and age when activity on the road network to reassure the public and deter and detect criminal Vehicles being driven in an anti-social the police are so often activity in general. Road policing officers manner have also continued to receive criticised I can’t thank actively encourage motorists to use the attention with 15 vehicles being seized in them enough for the roads appropriately through advice, Dundee during 2011/12. professional and caring guidance or enforcement measures in an KEEPING SCHOOL CHILDREN SAFE way in which they dealt effort to reduce road casualties and 2011 saw the continued support of the No increase community safety. with everything. My Parking Around Primary Schools’ policy in thanks goes to them all. The roads passing through Dundee are the city. This followed on from the used by travelling serious and organised successful pilot scheme in 2009 and roll PS, Dundee. crime groups for the purpose of trafficking out of the initiative in 2010/11 to all primary of drugs. Officers endeavour to stop these schools.

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 13 Glamis Extravaganza in 1989 Policing Angus

Superintendent Kevin Lynch has been in charge of policing in Angus, an area of about 850 square miles covering the towns of Arbroath, Brechin, Montrose, Forfar, Kirrieumuir, Monifieth and and a population of approximately 105,000. The new Community Policing Division is headed by Chief Superintendent Hamish Macpherson with The officer was quick Superintendent Kevin Lynch supported by to understand the Chief Inspector Sandra Richard focussing on operational situation and offer policing in Angus. plans of action. He Kevin Lynch Angus is divided into four separate sections for policing then carried them out Superintendent purposes, each in the overall charge of an Inspector. thoroughly and at all They are; times kept me in the Section 1 – Forfar, Kirriemuir, Muirhead, Letham and loop, very important surrounding areas. given that I felt my Inspector Ali Robertson own personal safety to Section 2 – Montrose and Brechin and surrounding areas. Inspector Mark MacInally be threatened. Every Section 3 – Arbroath and surrounding areas. aspect of his conduct Inspector Adrian Robertson was exemplary, an Section 4 – Carnoustie and Monifieth area. exceptional officer. Inspector Fiona Jarrett JL, .

Constable Bob Carswell at Arbroath Abbey

1975 PAGE 14 TO 2012 Policing Angus

WHOLE SYSTEM APPROACH The Whole System Approach developed in partnership with local authorities, the Association of Directors of Social Work, Scottish Court Service, Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration, Scottish Prison Service, Crown Office, Procurator Fiscal Service, Association of Chief Police Officers and other key partners is an effective way of working with high risk young people involved in offending. Its ethos is to effectively deal with those young people who offend in a holistic HERE’S HOW WE HAVE BEEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN ANGUS manner seeking to divert them away from crime and into meaningful lifestyles and positive choices. It is hoped that by doing so the underlying causes will be dealt with and allow our young people to learn and move on with a successful life free from crime and without stigma. Whilst the vast majority of young people are a credit to themselves, their parents, their schools and communities, a small minority may become involved in offending. The whole system approach brings 16 and 17 year olds, previously dealt with under the adult system into a process that deals with current Youth Justice procedures. For under 16’s this WORKING TOGETHER IN THE COMMUNITY success, the use of joint locations has approach saw a drop in youth crime in SHARED FACILITIES been extended to Kirriemuir with Angus of 35% in 2009 and a further 12% operational staff moving into the Access Following on from the successful reduction in 2010. It is anticipated Office there. Plans to co-locate in other creation of a Joint Access Office, shared extending this approach will bring a areas of Angus are being actively by Tayside Police and Angus Council a considered. further reduction in crime in the Angus second shared facility has recently been area. opened in Kirriemuir. The approach being used involves In 2008 the Angus Council Access office putting in place streamlined and at Monifieth became the first location in Thanks to the efforts of consistent planning, assessment and Tayside to have a joint facility for Police decision making processes for young and Angus Council staff. With the your officers we have had people who offend and ensuring they approval of the Angus Community the quietest and calmest receive the right help at the right time. Planning Partnership our officers moved Halloween and Guy Fawkes The ethos of the whole system approach into the Monifieth Access Office. Access evenings, free from anti- suggests that many young people office staff were trained by police social behaviour, for should be diverted from statutory support personnel to receive initial off measures, prosecution and custody street enquiries and the move has been many many years. JEC, through early intervention and robust an undoubted success in forging close Carnoustie. community alternatives. partnership working and making best use of public facilities. Given the

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 15 Policing Angus

RURAL RESOURCE VEHICLES that he feels should be addressed and caller, talking through their problems and Tayside Police in Angus have teamed up has recently arranged for a Special coming back with a suitable solution. with Angus Council’s Mobile Library Branch officer to give a talk to local Where appropriate our partners will be Service. Angus Council’s new Rural farmers regarding the necessity of approached to assist. These partners Resource Vehicles are used to provide a adequately securing their stocks of will include the voluntary sector and library service to areas in Angus that are fertilizer. members of the local community. deemed harder to reach. The new The product of all of this good work is that By working together to eradicate the vehicles replaced the older style Mobile the Montrose and Brechin landward areas, ongoing problems encountered by what Library and are now fully equipped to although not crime free, still return the are at times the most vulnerable provide an excellent contemporary lowest figures of any Section in respect of members of our communities we aim to service to rural communities. The new thefts of metal and/or agricultural further improve the quality of life for vehicles have a large interior with equipment. people throughout Angus. consultation areas at the rear. These prove to be invaluable to our rural REPEAT CALLERS INITIATIVE POLICING EVENTS IN ANGUS Community Officers who use the vehicles This year saw the introduction of the Angus has attracted a number of high to engage with their local community. Repeat Caller’s initiative in Angus. This profile events during 2011 with much These are seen as ideal opportunities to initiative recognises the need to ensure more scheduled for 2012. During the identify and understand local concerns that repeat callers who can be month of July 2011 Angus hosted the and issues as well as providing advice or experiencing a number of issues Ricoh British Women’s Open at assistance to members of the public. The ranging from youth calls to anti-social Carnoustie. This prestigious event Tayside Police emblem sits alongside behaviour are responded to attracted 40,000 spectators from all over those of Angus Council and the Angus appropriately and a partnership the UK. Investment in terms of planning Community Planning Partnership approach may be required to resolve for this high profile event ensured its highlighting the joint work that is ongoing these issues. success. A number of positive to improve our services The project has a dedicated staff comments were received by the Force member who will review all callers who complimenting local traffic management have contacted Tayside Police on five arrangements and the visible presence occasions or more in a six month period. and policing approach by officers. We aim to further By looking into each case on its September 2011 saw the return of the individual merits it allows staff to Alfred Dunhill Cup at Carnoustie. improve the quality develop a clear action plan to resolve Although arrangements for this event are problems and in most cases means the bedded into the annual calendar, caller will not feel the need to phone planners for the event are never of life for people again. complacent. It attracts spectators from Community Officers will take the east coast of Scotland and is still throughout angus responsibility for engaging with the regarded as a high profile media event.

BEATING RURAL CRIME IN ANGUS For the past three years Special Constable Richard Martin has been the driving force behind a rural crime prevention and road safety initiative in the landward areas of Brechin and Montrose. Coming from a farming background himself, he is very well aware of the fact that many farmers regularly leave expensive tools and agricultural machinery within insecure farmyards or unlocked sheds. For the past two years Richard has spent much of his time on duty addressing this matter. He has visited well over 100 farms in the Brechin and Montrose landward areas, giving relevant crime prevention advice and applying Smartwater security marking to equipment at almost 80 farms and rurally located business premises. In addition, he himself identifies other aspects of crime prevention and security

1975 PAGE 16 TO 2012 Policing Angus

Throughout 2011/12 officers attended and October 2011, 12 calls were received by were visited to provide reassurance that the assisted at 274 events from fetes, donkey the Force Communications Centre relating issue was being addressed and to derbies, music festivals, fun runs, to to hare coursing activities, in Angus. Local encourage them to contact police and football matches not only ensuring the landowners and farmers reported provide information should any incidents safety and security of the public attending heightened activities on their land following happen in their area. but also creating fantastic community harvest and they were concerned by these The exercise proved successful as developments. engagement opportunities. dialogue between the local land users and This year will see a number of high profile It is worth noting that in the offence of police was encouraged and a strong events in Angus. Most notably is the hunting a wild mammal, which includes foundation was set up to encourage them Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which takes hare-coursing, the definition of ‘to hunt’ to contact police when they witnessed place within Glamis Castle grounds on 20 includes ‘to search for’ or ‘course’. With that further incidents. It was a useful exercise May 2012. Crowds of about 25,000 are in mind those involved do not have to catch and one well known hare courser to both expected and this will provide the Force a hare or even chase a hare with their Grampian area and Tayside area was with a unique opportunity to engage dogs. It is sufficient that it can be traced on the day under suspicious positively with the public. established that they are searching for circumstances and his offending behaviour disrupted. GOING GREEN hares for their dogs to course. As a consequence it is acknowledged that not There is strong evidence that many of Funded in partnership with the Angus all incidents are reported to police as the those involved in this illegal activity are also Community Planning Partnership, the Safer public are not aware of the definition. Communities Unit in Angus is about to take linked to other criminality. to the roads with two electric cars. These In Angus, hare-coursing was found to be will replace two existing vehicles within the reported in areas around the Caterthuns, fleet as they reduce local carbon Balnamoon, Edzell, Airlie and Montrose. my sincere I want to express emissions. The cars have a range of 93 In response, Tayside Police's Wildlife and to the officers for miles and have recharging stations at thanks Environmental Crime Officer Constable and Forfar, Montrose and Arbroath. Blair Wilkie carried out a joint intelligence the professionalism they showed to my The vehicles are fully equipped and will led operation in the north of Angus area compassion we were allow staff to carry out their duties assisted by the Wildlife Crime Co-ordinator wife and I when throughout Angus. from . This cross border in a serious operation was conducted on 16 October involved Montrose. OPERATION LEPUS 2011 with joint patrols carried out in collision near that Hare coursing in Angus is still unfortunately identified areas in North Angus, Kincardine It’s nice to know are commonplace and a source of irritation to and the Mearns. As well as these patrols, dedicated professionals landowners and farmers as well as to those traffic points were set up to monitor and of the working both sides who live in or visit the countryside. It is stop known persons of interest to Operation worthy of note that between June 2011 and Lepus. Local landowners in hotspot areas pond! AP, California.

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PROMOTING SAFER ROAD USE IN ANGUS 2011 saw the Road Safety Officer participate in local and national initiatives which targeted specific casualty groups as outlined in the Scottish Government Road Safety Framework to 2020. Working in conjunction with the Education Department, involvement in schools featured highly in the Road Safety calendar. A successful Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Day was held for primary school teachers in order to increase their knowledge of national teaching resources available to support Road Safety education within the Curriculum For Excellence. The Road Safety Officer in Angus carried out 228 school presentations for all ages. This included promoting the new Early Years Resource ‘Go Safe! – Ziggy’s Road Safety Mission’, produced by Road Safety Scotland with the assistance of a working group which included the Angus Road Safety Officer. Working in conjunction with the Education Department, involvement in schools featured highly in the Road Safety calendar.

Road Safety information and advice was Department in order that letters could be also presented at primary schools and issued to the offending motorists. The other senior educational establishments to initiative was highly publicised in the ‘Safe Drive, Stay Alive’ and ‘Driving newspapers and on TV. Evaluation has Ambition’ initiatives for secondary pupils. been positive and the initiative may be extended to other schools in Angus in an In September, over 100 primary six pupils attempt to alleviate this perennial from 50 Angus primary schools, along problem. with their adult assistants, attended Forfar Police Station to take part in the Junior January 2012 saw the Driving Ambition Road Safety Officer (JRSO) Induction Day programme being extended to 90 young where they received their ‘Badge Of apprentices who attend Angus Training Office’ and learned how they can assist Group. The Director of the Group had the Road Safety Officer in promoting road been concerned about the number of his Initial evaluation undertaken by Angus safety within their school and local students who had been seriously injured Training Group shows that the community. or killed in road traffic collisions in recent apprentices learned valuable information from each of the workshops. Further Their assistance was called upon when a years. longitudinal evaluation will take place to pilot ‘School Parking Initiative’ was The event, organised by the Road Safety ensure key points information is retained. undertaken at Arbroath schools who were Officer was held in partnership with concerned about inconsiderate and other Road Safety staff, Road Policing Plans for 2012 include support for ACPOS illegal parking outside their gates, an Officers, Drug & Alcohol Prevention Roads Policing National Campaigns, In issue which affects the whole community. Officer, Tayside Safety Camera Car Safety Days, JRSO Induction Days JRSOs, along with staff members, Partnership and Tayside Fire and and General Road Safety Awareness provided information to the Road Policing Rescue. Days.

1975 PAGE 18 TO 2012 Policing Launch of Neighbourhood Watch in Perth’s Pitcullen Crescent in 1988 Perth & Kinross

Chief Superintendent Roddy Ross has been in charge of policing in Perth and Kinross, an area of almost 2,200 square miles and a population of 135,000. The new Community Policing Division is headed by Chief Superintendent Hamish Macpherson with Superintendent Jim Leslie supported by Chief Inspector Andy McCann focussing on operational policing in Perth and Kinross. Perth and Kinross is divided into four separate sections for policing purposes, each in the overall charge of an Inspector. There are not enough words to thank you for all the Roddy Ross They are; Perth Section – Perth City help you gave me. I was a Chief Superintendent Inspector Ian Martin wreck and hope to never East Section – covers Longforgan, Blairgowrie and Rattray and have to repeat the the villages of Alyth, Ardler, Balbeggie, Ballintuim, Bridge of experience, whereas you Callay, Burrelton, Caputh, Collace, Coupar Angus, Guildtown, deal with these situations Kettins, Kinrossie, Kirkmichael, Meigle, Spittalfield and Wolfhill. every day. The genuine Inspector Wayne Morrison kindness, respect and North Section – covers Stanley, Methven, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, dignity with which you and Birnam. It also includes the smaller villages of Almondbank, , Murthly, Ballinluig, Blair Atholl, Kinloch dealt with us is truly Rannoch and Kenmore. appreciated. It’s that in Inspector Maggie Pettigrew reassuring to know South Section – covers Bridge of Earn and Abernethy on the times of stress and outskirts of Perth and the larger communities of Crieff, Kinross emergency there are and Auchterarder. officers who can be relied Inspector Iain Ward upon to take charge and make bad situations better. LT, Perth.

Friarton Bridge, Perth in 1978

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I want to thank you for the outstanding support provided by your officers. As a witness at the scene I was greatly reassured by the efficiency and professionalism of all those in attendance. PB, Pitlochry.

Between April and October 2011, over 150 hours or dedicated high visibilty patrols were carried out in the Loch Earn area by Tayside Police in co-operation with Special Constables, National Park Rangers and local Water Bailiffs. During the operation a number of planned days of action took place targeting drink drivers, drugs ’ offenders and speeding, with a number of HERE S HOW WE HAVE BEEN MAKING A offences being detected. Tayside Police mobile community office was used DIFFERENCE IN PERTH & KINROSS throughout the summer providing reassurance to locals and visitors to the STRATHMORE DEMENTIA PILOT OPERATION IRONWORKS Loch alike. An innovative pilot training dementia nurses Operation Ironworks activity, designed to STREET SPORTS to deliver crime prevention advice and tackle unacceptable anti-social behaviour Street Sports is a diversionary activity carry out home safety checks is helping to in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs encouraging young people from the keep vulnerable members of the National Park area, continued over the last community to become involved in community safe in their own homes. year. organised events at key times and places highlighted by call and crime analysis. Ironworks is a co-ordinated multi-agency Since the closure of the dementia ward at These events are designed to divert initiative between Tayside Police, Central Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital, a number of youngsters from becoming involved in anti Scotland Police, Strathclyde Police, dementia patients have either been social behaviour and focussing their National Park Authority, Forestry relocated to other hospitals or chosen to be energy on positive engagement with key Commission, Keep Scotland Beautiful and supported in their own homes or sheltered groups including South Section Community Criminal Justice Services. The housing accommodation. Officers. geographical area covered spans all three Dementia sufferers and their families have force areas, the focus in Tayside being St By working in partnership with Community a better quality of life in their own homes, Fillans and the communities surrounding Learning and Development and St with appropriate support from health Loch Earn. Thousands of people flock to Johnstone Football Club, officers from professionals. the area every summer to enjoy the wide South Section set up a Street Sports range of activites and outstanding natural Summer programme which took place at Dedicated community nurses have already beauty the area has to offer. various locations throughout the summer built up trusted working relationships with months. those affected by the condition and were Although the vast majority of visitors This was extremely successful in forging identified as being the best people to behave responsibly when visiting the relationships with this group in a fun and provide the additional service of crime National Park, there is a minority of people relaxed way. prevention and fire safety checks. who do not and spoil the experience for others. Such a minority has been Over the course of the last year, together WILD CAMPING responsible for a variety of crimes and with Tayside Fire and Rescue Service, Much of the land in the Tayside Police area offences, including assault, drug offences, Tayside Police has trained 20 nurses to is rural countryside with many areas of vandalism and littering, as well as road carry out vital crime prevention and home outstanding natural beauty. The iconic traffic offences such as speeding and safety checks in patient’s homes. mountains, lochs and rivers found in illegal parking. Many of these offences Perthshire attract locals as well as tourists The pilot, one of two studies being run in involve those who have arrived by car to from all over the world. The increase of Scotland, is now supporting 400 people in camp and use the facilities in and around stay-cations and the rise in numbers of Perthshire. the National Park lochs. people using the outdoors in their leisure

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Bananarama, and Doctor and the Medics, among others. Favoured with some beautiful weather on the Saturday, the biggest threat to festival- goers was sunburn, however it led to a very positive party atmosphere. A lot of work went into preparing for this event with Perth & Kinross Council, the organisers and other emergency services all involved, and the result was a positive experience for all those who attended. Officers were full of praise for those attending the event, and look forward to welcoming them back for Rewind 2012. SPECIAL CONSTABLES REDUCE YOUTH CALLS The work of a dedicated team of Special Constables, who gave up their own time time has placed extra demands on rural incidents of petty assault were down on to help run Operation Dry Up in Perth, has populations and the countryside. 2010 and crimes of dishonesty reduced by resulted in a 17% drop in youths causing about half. annoyance calls. The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 sets out the rights and responsibilities for Event organiser Geoff Ellis said, The Special Constables worked every all persons who visit and enjoy the "We were delighted with the behaviour of Friday and Saturday night in Perth countryside, as well as those of the fans throughout T in the Park. Even a tackling youth anti-social behaviour landowners and local authorities. deluge of rain failed to dampen the great- aggravated by alcohol abuse. Local landowners contacted Tayside natured and carnival spirit of the crowd." They carried out high visibility patrols Police in the winter of 2010/2011 with Geoff Ellis also highlighted excellent within hot spot areas where youths were concerns regarding damage and anti- policing along with first-class stewarding as known to cause annoyance providing vital social behaviour which they had suffered part of the success. reassurance for the community. Any in the past. Working together with the youths found in possession of alcohol had "The Event Command team led the way local authority, outdoor equipment their alcohol confiscated and they were with the community style policing of officers retailers, access groups and riparian taken home where officers spoke to and it worked superbly well. This, along owners officers from Tayside Police led a parents or guardians. response to educate people who were with the excellent work of the stewards, using the countryside and enforce the law made this one of the best - and safest - T in As a result of this proactive team of where necessary. the Parks ever." Special Constables youths causing annoyance calls have dropped from 1002 Increased patrols engaged with campers NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK in 2010/11 to 834 in 2011/12. and locals at weekends and peak holiday Tayside Police in Perth has hosted T in the periods ensuring that all parties were able Park for the past 15 years, however 2011 to enjoy the countryside. The project was saw a new music festival coming to the visited by MSP Kenny MacAskill who division. The Rewind festival has been spent a morning patrolling with local held in Henley-on-Thames for the past officers discussing the issues associated three years featuring a host of big name with this area. bands from the 80’s. In 2011 Rewind came to Scone Palace in Perth for the first time T IN THE PARK with performances from a number of well Tayside Police were once again known names. responsible for policing the annual T in Following less than a month after T in the the Park music festival at Balado, Kinross. Park, Rewind provided a very different sort The festival weekend saw a total of 53 of challenge. The audience profile was arrests for offences including theft, older as you would expect, with many of breach of the peace, minor assault and those attending (including the police misuse of drugs. This was a significant officers) remembering the bands first time drop from the 64 arrests made in 2010. around, although there were clearly a Proactive policing resulted in an increase number of people introducing their own in drug seizures from individuals but children to the sounds of Hue and Cry,

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 21 Down Memory Lane 28 October 1977 Police Chief Offers Himself as Hostage

October 28 1977 proved to be the date of Melville became involved in the drama. Morrison then made a demand which one of the most dramatic incidents in the would ultimately transfer the siege out of Lying in wait on the Arbroath Road, near history of Tayside Police. Tayside Police’s hands and into those of the Claypotts roundabout, Jim ambushed their Strathclyde counterparts. The drama began with an armed robbery the Pascoe’s car, ramming it with his at a Montrose supermarket which police vehicle and forcing it to stop. He said he wanted to go back to his developed into a hostage situation, birthplace, Ayr, and demanded that Mr Pascoe, acting on Morrison’s orders, crossing three regions en route to a Detective Hans Miller of the Ayr Police be took a message to police, but officers, not shotgun showdown at Ayr and entered brought to drive him through. knowing who he was, put him in the back the annals of crime as the Claypotts of a van, leaving his wife detained in the As Strathclyde rushed Detective Miller to siege. getaway car. Dundee, Sergeant Melville kept up his The Claypotts Seige began on the repartee and supplied Morrison and At this point, Sergeant Melville and afternoon of a cold autumn day when Green with refreshments. another officer approached the car and Morrison (27) and his accomplice suddenly found themselves in a perilous A Chief Superintendent acted as the go- Elizabeth Green (21) robbed a Montrose situation. As the pair approached between passing beer and crisps to supermarket at gunpoint. Morrison discharged the weapon. Sergeant Melville and during one of those They stopped a car driven by oil worker However Sergeant Melville was not to be exchanges, the Chief Superintendent Lee Pascoe and his wife, June, on the deterred and again approached the passed a pistol to the Sergeant who pretext that Green needed immediate getaway car in an effort to talk Morrison immediately slipped it into his pocket. medical attention. into releasing Mrs Pascoe but, his pleas This may have saved his life, for Sergeant were met with threats to shoot her. Neither of the Pascoes noticed Morrison Melville’s next moment of terror was just was armed and drove towards Dundee to It was at this stage that Sergeant Melville around the corner. find a hospital. called upon all his experience as Tayside As he returned to the car Morrison CIDs best know joker and slipped into Morrison then pulled a shotgun on the became suspicious and asked Sergeant one of his routines tap dancing, telling young couple – who had only stopped in Melville if he was carrying a weapon. jokes and doing impressions of Hollywood Montrose to buy a newspaper – and told Sergeant Melville opened his jacket and gangsters to diffuse the situation. them to drive elsewhere. Morrison failed to spot the gun. Cigarettes and tins of beer were shared Tayside Police officers, acting on earlier Regaining Morrison’s confidence, round by Sergeant Melville as he and the information, set up road blocks, but Sergeant Melville asked if the then Chief occupants of the car laughed and talked. Morrison made it plain to Mr Pascoe to Constable, John Little, could come over to ignore them or his wife would be killed. All the time the gunman kept a length of the car to help with negotiations for the nylon – connected to the trigger of the journey to Ayr. Officers pursued the car in a high speed shotgun which was tied to Mrs Pascoe’s chase through Angus and it was at this Shortly afterwards, Sergeant Melville and neck – tightly wound round his finger. point, shortly after 7pm, that Sergeant Jim Chief Constable Little were joined by

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Detective Hans Miller and a deal was police there took control. realising there was no way out. concluded – Mrs Pascoe would be The final stages of the drama were The drama came to an end at 4.45am, released and the policemen would take enacted at Whitletts roundabout on the more than ten hours after it had all begun her place. outskirts of Ayr. 150 miles away in Montrose. Sergeant Melville managed to return the The Chief Constable and Sergeant All three police officers were awarded the pistol to the Chief Superintendent who Melville were allowed to leave the car, but Queen’s Gallantry Medal for their bravery passed it to the Chief Constable. only on the condition that they remain in during the siege. It was 1.30am, more than six hours after the vicinity. the drama had begun in Montrose, when More than 100 police officers with a wide a five car motorcade set off at high speed range of firearms circled the hostage car for the west coast. Two police cars with their vehicles. headed the procession and two were at the rear, all contained armed officers. For more than an hour Detective Miller tried to get Morrison to surrender before In between was an unmarked police car, leaving the car to allow the gunman to Sergeant Melville at the wheel, Detective discuss his predicament with Green. Miller in the front passenger seat and Green sandwiched between the Chief After a few minutes, Chief Constable Little Constable and Morrison in the rear. approached the car and opened the door. Green left and walked to the police With Melville at the wheel and driving at cordon. high speed and Miller ordered not to look round, it was left to Chief Constable Little Then the gunman strode from the vehicle to converse with Morrison and occupy and into the arena of levelled guns. More than 100 him throughout the journey. Mr Little raised his pistol towards the police officers with As the car entered the Strathclyde area, gunman who dropped to his knees a wide range of firearms circled the 22 October 1979 hostage car with Invergowrie Rail Accident their vehicles.

The 08.44 passenger service from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee, despite running late and experiencing technical difficulties, left Invergowrie station without incident. However the brake on the leading bogie of locomotive 25083 was binding, although the driver carried on as Dundee was only a few miles away. As the train was running along Invergowrie Bay a traction motor caught fire and the train, with five carriages, was stopped. Approximately ten minutes later, the stationary train was run into at around 60mph by the seven coach 09.35 express from Glasgow to hauled by locomotive 47208. The impact threw the last four coaches of the train over the sea wall, the last two broke away completely and ended up in the . The collision killed five people and injured 51 others. 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 23 Down Memory Lane

1993 Timex Strike

The Timex Strike was a major industrial dispute in Dundee in 1993. The dispute, which was notable for its level of picket-line violence, resulted in the closure of the Timex plant in the City after 47 years. The dispute started on 29 January when 340 workers went on strike after management tried to impose a pay freeze, 110 lay-offs and changes to working conditions. On 17 February the Timex Corporation sacked the entire shopfloor workforce at the plant. Six months of industrial unrest was to follow. On 22 March 1993 16 people were The strike has been described as the last arrested on a mass picket of 400 people major strike in the UK. outside the plant. Pickets blocked the road outside the factory, preventing other workers entering for two hours. Two days before, 6000 people took part in a demonstration in the city in support of the Timex strikers. A further demonstration took place on 29 March with supporters travelling from Glasgow to join the picket line. The factory eventually shut and ceased production in the City on 28 August 1993. 2005 G8 Summit

The 31st G8 summit was held from July 6 to the streets of and Bannockburn and July 8, 2005 at the Gleneagles Hotel in at the summit security fence near Auchterarder and hosted by British Prime Auchterarder. Minister Tony Blair. More than 20 police officers and two police The unprecedented security operation was horses were injured throughout the summit, led by Tayside Police and involved the while 40 police vehicles were damaged. mutual aid of some 10,000 police officers from across Great Britain. John Vine, then Chief Constable of Tayside Police, was the senior officer tasked with co-ordinating the largest security operation in Scottish history. Demonstrations and violent clashes over the week of the G8 Summit led to 358 arrests being made. There were running battles on ’s Princes Street, on

1975 PAGE 24 TO 2012 Dundee CID in the 1970’s CRIME AND INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

in excess £287,000 in the year 2010/11. investigators using some of the money In an intelligence led operation in the seized from criminals, Tayside Police will Perthshire area, around 1.6 kilos of cocaine continue to benefit from this funding. was recovered as well as more than Putting dedicated financial investigators in £51,000 in cash. Tayside Police continue to place has enabled more financial pursue both this cash and a number of investigation into serious organised crime other assets identified as being unlawfully groups and generated more financial generated by this activity, under the intelligence. Proceeds of Crime Act. Tayside Police Assistant Chief Constable Assets which may be seized during this Angela Wilson, said, case may be used as part of the CashBack “I’m delighted that the Scottish Government for Communities Scheme, a Scottish has agreed to fund these financial Government initiative which invests the investigators posts for a further two years money into community programmes, as they play an invaluable role in the fight facilities and activities for young people. against serious organised crime. Craig Suttie In Tayside, the scheme already supports ''It is imperative that we strip career Detective Chief Superintendent Glow Youth Group in Perth, a weekly youth criminals of their illegally gained assets, Specialist teams based in the Crime and group for LGBT young people, Shore whether that be houses, cars, TVs and Intelligence Division provide valuable Dance Group, a dance group for young other expensive household electrical items, support and guidance to front line officers people in Dundee and Pitstop in Forfar, or cold cash. Taking their ill-gotten assets across the Force area. providing health and wellbeing information can and does make grown men cry. and interactive sessions. Detective Chief Superintendent Craig “Just as important, it sends out a very clear Suttie has had responsibility for Crime and In Deceber 2011 the Scottish Government message to other career criminals and Intelligence Division. announced the extension and expansion of even the would-be criminal – crime does the scheme to fund Police financial Here’s how we have been Making a not pay. Difference across Tayside; ECONOMIC CRIME Tayside Police Financial Intelligence Unit, part of the Force Intelligence Branch, are a small team of Police staff and officers who are responsible for making full use of the powers granted by the Proceeds of Crime Act to counter organised criminals by removing their unlawfully generated assets, using both the criminal confiscation and civil recovery powers of the act. The powers which permit Police officers to seize cash from known drug dealers, drug couriers and others who profit from criminal activities or who are discovered in Detective Constables Kinnear Hirst and Colin possession of cash suspected to be for Mackay carry out a tape recorded interview in 1989 unlawful activities resulted in the seizure of 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 25 Crime And Intelligence Division

Divert, Disrupt, Deter and Detect the criminal activities of crime groups. In conjunction with our partners the Force can dismantle these groups and impact seriously on their capabilities. It uses all available techniques including seizing their funds through the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the enforcement of new legislation within the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, introduced to deal directly with those involved with Serious and Organised Crime. Detective Inspector McMahon added, “The Drugs and Surveillance Branch plays a key role in keeping our communities safe by repeatedly targeting those involved in criminality which effects our area. Through the support of the public of Tayside we are TACKLING DRUG DEALING IN TAYSIDE level drug dealers. As a result of the continually and effectively targeting those The Drugs and Surveillance Branch tackle operation 67 houses were searched, 17 involved in the supply of controlled drugs a broad spectrum of work through an people arrested, drugs and cash recovered. and serious and organised crime.’’ intelligence led approach, from targeting The focus of the operation was not only to local drug dealers, to disrupting the target drug dealers but to ensure that those activities of serious organised crime groups involved in drug misuse were provided with operating throughout the country who the opportunity to break their reliance on impact on Tayside. controlled drugs which are destroying our communities and safeguard the children of The department operates in conjunction addicts who are exposed to the effects of with internal and external partners in the controlled drugs on their parents.’’ investigation of drugs, serious and organised crime and other serious criminal Over the years the variations in drugs activity and plays a key role at events such recoveries have reflected the availability as T in the Park, where 362 drug offences and demand worldwide however Heroin, were detected in 2011. Cocaine, Amphetamine, Cannabis and Cannabis Resin continue to feature more Whilst enforcement of drugs search commonly. More recently the Force has warrants forms part of their daily business, had to contend with the emergence of so- they are also focussed on the wider picture called ‘legal highs’ which can cause and as drug dealers and criminals have significant harm to abusers if used other become more advanced and innovative in than for their designated purpose. their methods the unit has too have Mephedrone, also known as Bubbles, is an developed their tactics to suit. example and its widespread abuse and Detective Inspector Kevin McMahon said, associated concerns lead to its “We acknowledge that the police cannot classification as a controlled drug. Tayside take responsibility for all aspects of tackling Police continues to work with partners to issues associated with drug misuse and we identify emerging trends and new ‘legal The officers were work closely with partners to identify highs’ which may impact on our friendly, helpful and communities. methods to reduce the harm caused not totally reassuring. They only to the addict but also their families and The Drugs and Surveillance Branch tackles quickly took charge and the wider community. In 2011 we mounted Serious and Organised Crime in Operation Perdition a three week accordance with the Scottish Government’s stayed with me until I enforcement campaign, focused on lower Strategy, adopting the 4 ‘D’s in an effort to calmed down a bit. They could not have been more helpful and they were As a result of the operation 67 houses were searched, 17 both a credit to Tayside people arrested, drugs and cash recovered. Police. MF, Perth.

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CHANGES TO CUSTODY PRACTICES last 12 months, this small team have this does not represent the true growth in Tayside Police has three custody holding improved the speed with which reports are this area. Each submission is for multiple areas based at Dundee, Perth and passed over and the quality of the computers and digital storage devices Arbroath and during the past year they information contained. and the data each of these can hold has grown exponentially year on year. have come under the one centralised Training programmes have been Therefore the real growth in this area of management structure. developed and implemented for all business, whilst difficult to quantify, has operational officers on subjects such as The custody handling area dealt with been significantly greater than the 10% statement taking, the use of alternative approximately 18,000 prisoners in the last indicated in submissions. year, addressing many or their health measures for dealing with people who have problems such as drug addiction and committed crimes and disclosure of CCTV and Voice Retrieval alcohol problems on a daily basis. The on evidence. Developments in the law relating In this area of business CETSU staff site NHS staff are a valuable asset to the to accessing legal advice by those in retrieves and records, voicemail custody area, triaging the prisoners custody has been implemented across the messages for court purposes and private medical conditions. This provision piloted in Force although the recommendations CCTV footage when system operators Tayside from 2009 is now recognised as made by the Carloway review are still have difficulty in providing officers with best practise in many other force areas. eagerly anticipated. footage. There has been a 42% increase CETSU in requests for this type of assistance and In the last year Solicitor Access for in the main this has come from the The investigation of crimes and incidents detained and arrested persons has been increased demand for CCTV footage. further developed to ensure prisoners in which information and communications rights are appropriately addressed whilst in technology (ICT) is involved presents Mobile Telephone Examination custody. This is now governed by the some unique challenges to the The examination of mobile telephones has Scottish Legal Aid Board. At the same time investigator. The explosion of the seen a significant jump in requests of detention times have been extended from availability and use of technology and the 270%. This can be explained entirely with what was 6 hours, to 12 hours. This can be convergence of mobile and traditional the explosion onto the market of extended in extreme circumstances. computer technology have resulted in ‘smartphones’. These devices are to all intents and purposes hand held BUILDING CRIMINAL JUSTICE almost all major investigations having an computers and the examination of them is PARTNERSHIPS e-element of some description. reflected in that way. Crime Intelligence Division has a central The Computer Examination and Technical co-ordinating Criminal Justice Unit which Support Unit (CETSU) is the Unit within The Future deals with the Force’s relationships with Tayside Police that provides support in All commentators in this line of work are criminal justice partners. Central to how this area of business. unanimous in saying this growth will continue. On average data storage the Force deals with people who commit Computer Examination capacity of devices doubles every year, crimes is the way in which they are There has been a steady growth of 10% in thereby increasing examiner hours. reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Over the requests submitted to the Unit; however These are challenges the staff of the Unit look forward to meeting in their service of the communities in Tayside.

The explosion of the availability and use of technology and the convergence of mobile and traditional computer technology have resulted in almost all major investigations having an e-element of some description.

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background working in the field of learning disability or mental illness and have been selected because of their experience in this area. It is their communication skills, developed through this experience that enables Appropriate Adults to fulfil their role effectively. Although the service is co-ordinated and led by Tayside Police, appropriate adults are completely independent and provide APPROPRIATE ADULTS TAYSIDE a guaranteed response across Tayside,

Appropriate Adults Tayside is a 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. partnership service which is jointly funded The skills of Appropriate Adults have between Tayside Police, Dundee City been used on 450 occasions in the last Council, Angus Council, Perth & Kinross Project Kraken year. Council and NHS Tayside and has been in CrimeirC &&em CounterC nuo TerroristeTret tsirorre StrategytartSt yget existence since 1999. Based on the ethos of working together, “Protecting the waters of the „ respecting each other and doing our best, The main role of an Appropriate Adult is to Appropriate Adults Tayside is held in the facilitate and support communication highest esteem at national level and is an between the police and any person over SPECIAL BRANCH excellent example of partnership working the age of 16 who is deemed to have a The threat to the United Kingdom from to protect the most vulnerable members mental disorder, be that a learning international terrorism and other violent of our community in Tayside. disability, mental illness, acquired brain extremists continues to remain high. During injury or dementia. This can be a victim, KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE 2012 both the Olympic Games and the witness, suspect or accused person and The Keeping Children Safe Scheme has Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations will the Appropriate Adult is there to ensure, been running for almost a year now across place an increased demand on Special as far as possible, that all communication Scotland, having been developed and Branch resources locally in Tayside. between the police and that person is fully piloted by Tayside Police since 2009. The Special Branch continue to play a key role understood. Scheme (KCS) is essentially a community in the protection of the communities within disclosure one which provides a formal When it was first formed the service was Tayside from national security threats, route for the public to directly raise child delivered using staff from local authority especially terrorism and other extremist protection concerns and be confident that social work, NHS mental health services activity, by working towards the four action will follow. and suitably qualified and experienced strands of Her Majesty’s Government’s volunteers. Over time the service has It enables parents, carers or guardians of Contest strategy, namely Prevent, Pursue, evolved and now utilises self-employed, children under the age of 18 to make a Protect and Prepare. contracted individuals who have a formal request for the disclosure of Through collaborative working, with both information about a named person, if they local and external partners, the department are concerned that he or she might be a gathers and develops information and registered child sexual offender who may intelligence in order to reduce the have contact with their child. vulnerability and threat to Tayside from The aim of community disclosure is to extremists and through this plays a vital role better protect children by giving parents, in promoting community safety and carers or guardians a more formal cohesion. mechanism for requesting information In support of this the Small Ports Unit also about someone involved in their family life, carries out valuable work by maintaining specifically if they are concerned that the national security and tackling serious and person might be a child sexual offender. organised crime by monitoring movements Tayside Police will discuss with the person at the aviation and maritime ports seeking the disclosure their concerns and throughout the Force area. decide, based on the information given to The department’s Counter Terrorism them and using information which they may Security Advisors provide protective hold, whether it is appropriate for the security advice to a wide range of local applicant to be given more information and businesses and organisations in order to whether this information will help protect mitigate against the threat and reduce the the child involved. In any case, advice and impact of a terrorist attack thereby reassurance around better protecting their addressing a wide range of issues affecting child will be given. community safety.

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BUILDING AN ACCURATE INTELLIGENCE pocket type crime figures were half of the Research was carried out and ‘Fuss About PICTURE previous year, which is likely to have been Nothing’, piloted by in 2009 Effective intelligence gathering is key to the as a direct result of the intelligence was discovered. This is a unique, success of modern day policing. This gathering work undertaken. interactive event involving actors and is allows effective resources and planning to A ‘FUSS ABOUT NOTHING’? – MULTI- designed to provoke multi-agency thinking be put in place to ensure that both the AGENCY INFORMATION SHARING EVENT about how organisations relate when expectations and the safety of the public The tragic circumstances surrounding the protecting the vulnerable. As a result, and the police are met. An essential part of murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Tayside Data Sharing Partnership (TDSP) the intelligence gathering process is Wells in Soham by Ian Huntley, along with and Tayside Police brought ‘Fuss About communication with partner agencies and an enquiry into the circumstances, carried Nothing’ to Tayside. ensuring that lines of communication are out by Lord Bichard, proved the catalyst for The event was held over three days in May clear and accessible at all times, in order to Scottish Police Forces to ensure all police 2011 and approximately 300 delegates allow relevant information to be exchanged. foreces and their partners were in a strong attended from Tayside Police, NHS Tayside, It should not be underestimated the position to better protect the public by - Education, Social Work, Tayside Fire and importance of the public contacting the • enhancing the understanding of Rescue and Voluntary Organisations. police with regards information they have in collaborative working amongst all relation to any aspect of criminal behaviour partners and or public safety. • continuing to improve information I was impressed by the A good example of how effective this can sharing amongst partners care and compassion be is in relation to music festivals. Music Information sharing amongst partners in displayed by the officers festivals around the country are historically Tayside has always been good, with well seen as easy targets for pick-pocket style who had primary contact established relationships having been thieves. In recognising this, Tayside Police with myself and my wife. formed. However it is important each put in place a robust intelligence gathering partner does not become complacent and They demonstrated beyond phase prior to a recent festival. This always look to broaden their awareness. a shadow of a doubt that resulted in a group of Eastern European criminals being identified, which in turn Tayside Police approached Tayside Data the police service is instigated a significant amount of liaison Sharing Partnership (TDSP) and requested truly a caring between the dedicated intelligence cell set their assistance. TDSP are an established organisation. group providing strategic direction, co- up for the event and several other police CL Aberdeen. forces throughout the United Kingdom. ordination and overall leadership in relation to all aspects of data sharing to partner Staff involved were dynamic in their organisations across Tayside. approach to this task and subsequent plans were put in place to locate the criminals at the festival, which proved It should not be underestimated the importance of the successful. The action taken as a result of public contacting the Police with regards information they the intelligence gathering resulted in the arrest of two men and the recovery of have in relation to any aspect of criminal behaviour property stolen from 10 revellers. Pick- 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 29 Site of Tayside Police HQ in Dundee in 1974

for small or larger scale searches for undertake this task each year and 2011/12 people or property and dogs to assist in a was no exception. They are sometimes range of situations. All functions are required to operate in challenging engaged to support the community conditions such as extreme heat or cold, priorities in protecting and reassuring the rubbish bins or tips. It is a particularly public. challenging and sometimes harrowing role Tayside Police staff supported the national but one that is vital to support all aspects response in support of communities south of police operations. of the border during the summer unrest in Armed Response 2011. Public order officers headed south in Firearms officers are always on hand, numbers to support the though thankfully, many of their tasks are and neighbouring forces on a number of supporting uniform response. They travel consecutive weeks. This demonstrated throughout the Force area supporting the Tayside Police’s ability to support other identified divisional priorities and beat forces whilst ensuring sufficient officers Hamish Macpherson officers by responding to routine and were kept in force to make sure Tayside emergency calls, attending traffic incidents Chief Superintendent communities were kept safe. and working proactively to prevent and Officers and staff based in HQ Division Canine Capability detect crime. They similarly support other provide a range of specialist operational The dog section has continued to specialist officers carrying out their duties, support. demonstrate its value with a number of but are always ready to divert to more serious incidents where it is suspected Chief Superintendent Hamish high profile cases where vulnerable weapons are involved. Macpherson had responsibility for HQ missing people have been quickly found; Division during 2011/12. minimising their risk Also, some excellent Emergency and Event Planning dog tracking resulted in a range of The emergency and event planning Here’s how we have been Making a property finds and subsequent arrests of department has been busy with T in the Difference across Tayside; thieves who believed they had made good Park planning and delivery and have been OPERATIONAL SUPPORT their escape! Our four legged friends are working hard on the planning processes All divisions need the help of specialist particularly energetic and tenacious! A for all the forthcoming major events in services from time to time and the new breeding programme has been which Tayside Police will contribute. The Operational Support Department, introduced to ensure the ‘pedigree’ of Commonwealth Games and Ryder cup are Headquarters Division is always ready to Tayside Police dogs remains at the highest already featuring heavily in the planning respond to this requirement in support of level. process and the Olympics and Olympics the community at times of need. Specialist Searchers Torch Relay this summer have been Operational Support manages a range of Around 300 specialist searches of playing an increasingly large part of the functions from firearms officer support 24/7, properties, vehicles and locations are day to day work undertaken. There has public order trained officers, search officers undertaken by staff specially trained to also been preparation for severe weather events of both snow and wind, and all planning arrangements with all Tayside It is a particularly challenging and sometimes partners continues to be reviewed so that in the event of a major incident or large harrowing role but one that is vital to support all scale emergency, we can all work aspects of police operations. together for the best response to Tayside communities.

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40 YEARS DELIVERING MOUNTAIN part of Glen Lyon. Due to heavy work undertaken by the teams, mountain RESCUE IN TAYSIDE snowfall, access proved difficult and safety messages and news on fundraising One of the most active units in local expertise proved invaluable in events. This has proved to be very Headquarters Division is the Search and simply accessing the incident for local successful with an ever expanding number Rescue team. officers. The casualty has since made of persons ‘Liking’ the page. a full recovery and the expertise Police involvement in mountain rescue is Stuart Johnston, Team Leader for Tayside provided by a local off-road safari celebrating its 40th year in Tayside. From Mountain Rescue Team said, company has been incorporated in its beginnings with Angus Constabulary the response plan for this remote ‘‘The mountain rescue service in Tayside back in 1972, the Police Mountain Rescue community. depends upon both the Police and Civilian Team has continued to work with local units working as one team, bringing communities assisting missing or injured • In March 2012 a man was reported together our professional strengths. I am persons and using their skills to deliver a missing in Glen Doll and following a proud of being a part of this and what has Policing response to remote and search his body was found by a been achieved in bringing the Police and otherwise inaccessible areas, in all search and rescue dog under community together to deliver this service.’’ weather conditions. avalanche debris. This proved the POLICING THE ROADS IN TAYSIDE worth of suitably skilled dogs during The first team involved 15 officers and a mountain rescue incidents despite the Crash Investigation civilian volunteer from the Kirriemuir area, tragic result. Unfortunately, and still all too often roads but by 1974 this had grown with the policing and divisional officers across the addition of officers from Perth and • The police team was deployed on force area are required to attend and deal Kinross. policing specific incidents regarding with the consequences and aftermath of evidential searchers in respect of In 1976 the Tayside Mountain Rescue some horrific road traffic collisions. wildlife crime and recovery of human Association was formed along with a remains from flooded areas close to Thankfully over the years there has been a civilian volunteer team. The Association is habitation. general reduction in both the number of a registered charity and incorporates both collisions on our roads and of the number the civilian and police teams. Since then Multi-Agency Collaboration of persons injured allied with the extent of the provision of mountain rescue has Following the tragedy last year at Grantully the injuries suffered by those involved. A moved forward to the present day, where when a canoeist died, the Unit has combination of improvements in roads the civilian and police teams deploy as developed a joint approach to the engineering and vehicle design, one unit in response to incidents. Much of management, co-ordination and technology and “in car” safety systems the necessary equipment and training is deployment of Team members when have all assisted in reducing the incidence provided through the Association. operating alongside Tayside Fire and and nature of injuries sustained by those Rescue resources. This was particularly involved in such collisions. The extensive evident during an incident on the river equipment now available to the Fire and South Esk where a fisherman was reported Rescue Service to extricate injured people, missing. Water rescue trained members of advances in the initial medical response both teams deployed alongside similarly provided by Scottish Ambulance Service trained officers from Tayside Fire and and NHS trauma teams and the Rescue. Tragically the man’s body was subsequent treatment within hospitals have found downstream by officers onboard the all played significant parts in mitigating the police boat. results of collisions. Three incidents involving people Tragically some of these collisions result in canyoning also required a response and fatalities or very serious life changing both Ambulance and Fire and Rescue injuries. Tayside Police have built up a played a part. Additionally the team have cadre of specially trained, highly qualified supported Grampian colleagues in winter collision investigators who apply their skills weather conditions to search for a missing in the examination of the physical evidence man. at a scene, along with vehicle examination, A Busy Year for the Team Community Engagement through Social to assist in determining causation factors involved. These findings may be used to In the past year this combined service Media assist in a prosecution, fatal accident has provided a response to 52 incidents Through its partnership with Tayside enquiry, civil case or to assist bereaved involving the use of mountain rescue Mountain Rescue Association, the Unit is parties establish what may have occurred. skills. This is a new record on an upward actively involved in promoting the profile of There have been many advances in trend and most notably these included, the association through fundraising and community events, to attract funding for technology which assist in completing • Responding to a person who had Mountain Rescue in the area. In particular scene surveys with 3D animation now fallen and sustained severe injuries, the Association’s Facebook page includes available helping to explain movements at whilst out deer stalking in the upper details of recent incidents and community Court proceedings. Investigative tools 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 31 Headquarters Division

available by analysis of in car technology Fire and Rescue and the constituent local and ‘drive’ whilst being distracted’ can also be used to assist in providing authorities’ social work, education and simulator. This allowed the Road Safety valuable information. roads and transport departments. Officer to lead the group in discussing Tayside Police presently has nine crash In Angus the Road Safety Officer stopping distances, in-car and bus safety and well as the danger of distracting investigators who undertake this role in organised an event which was delivered drivers. addition to their normal operational role to 90 apprentices at Angus Training and work an on-call system in order to Group in Arbroath. This gave future Scottish Water’s Senior Safety Advisor respond to incidents at any time. young drivers the opportunity to discover invited the Perth and Kinorss Road Safety Officer to deliver a presentation at their Promoting Road Safety the responsibilities that go with gaining a annual conference held for the first time at Delivery of road safety in the Tayside area full driving licence. Perth Concert Hall. This event was is undertaken by two Road Safety With some of the apprentices already attended by over 200 delegates with the Officers, based in Angus and Perth and driving for their employer, workshops keynote speech being undertaken by Kinross, and the Road Safety Coordinator. included; driving for work, speeding, Scottish Water General Manager for vehicle maintenance and modifications, The remit for the Road Safety staff is wide- Health and Safety. Directors and Senior consequences of a crash, drink/drug reaching and encompasses a variety of Managers were impressed by the driving, occupational road risk and also themes as prescribed in the Scottish presentation and it has been agreed that the ‘Play your Cards Right’ game which Government Road Safety Framework to Road Safety will be included in all future explains the law surrounding learner 2020 where specific casualty reduction health and safety seminars and drivers, licenses and penalty points, the targets for Scotland are laid out. conferences. New Driver’s Act, and Anti-Social Road Safety staff deliver Road Safety Behaviour Orders. The Road Safety Co-ordinator has Education using national and local undertaken in-car safety presentations to This event was enthusiastically received resources to communities across Tayside prospective childminders attending the by both apprentices and lecturers. and far from dealing solely with Dundee City Council pre-registration educational establishments also The Angus Road Safety Officer continues training. These events aim to provide undertake work with a variety of to deliver ‘Your Call’ presentations to S1 prospective childminders with information community groups, ethnic minority classes across the area. This national relating to legislation and their groups, seasonal workers and others who resource ties in with the Curriculum for responsibilities whilst carrying other request assistance. Excellence by providing pupils the people’s children as passengers in their The Road Safety Coordinator ensures that opportunity to discuss road safety advice vehicle. and to question their own attitude and appropriate support is given to relevant Tayside Safety Camera Partnership behaviour. local and national campaigns and Tayside Safety Camera Partnership initiatives. Working with partners allows Supporting the NHS School Health (TSCP) carries out speed enforcement at Road Safety staff to disseminate pertinent Support Worker, the Angus Road Safety 14 fixed sites and 42 mobile camera sites information to specific groups and there Officer has undertaken lunchtime which have a history of collisions and are very good long-term working information sessions at two secondary casualties and also evidence of speeding. relationships with NHS Tayside, Tayside schools utilising the ‘brake reaction tester’ Safety cameras have been in operation in Road Safety Staff deliver Road Safety Education using national and local resources to communities across Tayside

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Tayside Police has been utilising these powers since June 2006 and has subsequently seized nearly 4000 vehicles which had been used on Tayside’s roads without a policy of insurance or being driven without a valid driving licence. Of these 4000 vehicles, over a third have not been reclaimed and have been disposed of. In 2011/12, under the aforementioned legislation 552 vehicles were seized and of that number, 175 have not been claimed by the owner and disposed of. Many of these vehicles had very questionable maintenance histories hence making their use even more hazardous. This piece of legislation is considered to be an excellent additional mechanism in helping to make the roads safer for our use. In a similar fashion, the safe and courteous use of vehicles plays a major role in most of our collective social, domestic and economic wellbeing. Tayside since 2003 and in the last eight Tackling Uninsured Drivers However, use in an irresponsible manner years through enforcement, engineering Police officers across the country are very has the converse effect and may cause and educational work carried out by the much aware of the dangers posed by the significant distress to members of the partners, the number of people killed or use of vehicles without road traffic community. The Antisocial Behaviour seriously injured at safety camera sites has insurance cover or being driven by drivers (Scotland) Act 2004, Section 126(3)(b) reduced by 58% (48 down to 20). The who do not have a full current licence. Far introduced powers for a police officer to number of fatal or serious collisions at too many drivers choose to intentionally warn drivers and seize any vehicles from camera sites is also 58% lower (37 down commit these offences thus placing all repeat offenders who cause alarm, distress to 15). These figures are measured others at significant financial risk, at the or annoyance to the public through the against a baseline period from 2000 – very least, should there be a collision. In antisocial use of vehicles. 2002, prior to the introduction of Safety addition, the insurance industry has Since the inception of the Act, Tayside Cameras. In addition the number of people suggested that every insurance premium Police have seized 442 vehicles and all but detected exceeding the speed limit at a for a law abiding driver attracts an 16 were reclaimed by the owners, after safety camera site has also reduced by additional loading of £30 to cover this risk. paying the statutory fee of £105 plus £12 45% over the past five years; indicating As a consequence, The Serious and per day storage. During 2011/12 a total of that cameras have positively influenced Organised Crime Act 2005 amended the 93 vehicles were seized under this and modified driver behaviour. Road Traffic Act 1988, to introduce the legislation. Central Ticket Office Enforcement Hub provisions of Section 165A which allows a Tayside Police has operated a Central police officer who has reasonable cause Ticket Office (CTO) since the early 1980s to suspect a vehicle is being used on a and it is responsible for processing all road without a policy of insurance or a types of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) valid driving licence to seize the vehicle at issued by Tayside Police personnel. There the roadside. The vehicle is only released You guys do a brilliant have been considerable changes over the if the owner/driver complies with the job under difficult years including the civilianisation of CTO requirements of the legislation, produces police posts in 1991, the introduction of valid statutory documents and pays the circumstances, keep up Conditional Offers of Fixed Penalty Notices release fee of £150 plus £20 per day the good work. (COFPN) in 1993, the decriminalisation of storage. If the vehicle is not reclaimed CD, Dundee parking in Perth and Kinross and Dundee within 7 days it can be disposed of. This in 2002 and 2004 respectively and the is in addition to the offence(s) being dealt introduction of Anti-social Behaviour FPNs with in the courts or by means of a in 2005 to name but a few. Over 10,500 Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty Notice Notices and over 17,000 camera detected (COFPN) for £200 penalty plus an speeding offences were processed by endorsement of six penalty points on their CTO staff in 2011/12. driving licence. 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 33 Box 30, Kingscross Road, Dundee, 1982 This was the last box to be used by operational beat Constables in Dundee. We’ve come a long way since 1975...

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND HUMAN discrimination laws. The new era of And we did… RIGHTS statutory promotion of equality began with Leadership – Setting the standards - Tayside Police has always been the Race Relations (Amendment) Act The Diversity portfolio at strategic level committed to upholding people’s rights to (2000), which imposed the Race Equality has always sat with the Deputy Chief be treated fairly, equally, with dignity, Duty in 2002, a first of three Public Sector Constable. As such, Tayside Police’s without discrimination and to live their Equality Duties (others being Disability in Force Executive has fully embraced this lives in safety and with security, whether 2006, and Gender in 2007) and resulted in evolvement; its commitment to promoting as a service user or an employee. These the single Equality Act 2010 which Equality and protecting and preserving values had been ‘implicit’ in our past streamlined and consolidated over a Human Rights has remained consistent policies, standards of service and hundred different pieces of equalities throughout this period of change, using it policing priorities. legislation that had been introduced as an opportunity to become a better piecemeal over a 40 year period. However, the racially motivated killing of employer and service provider- essential Stephen Lawrence, a young black boy, in As a result, in April 2011 Tayside Police Leadership qualities. London in 1993 and the findings of the became subject to the new single Public Moreover, promotion of equality is seen as subsequent public inquiry, by Lord Sector Equality Duty - extended from race, a moral obligation - the right thing to do Macpherson, into its investigations by the disability and gender to include age; and good business - and not just a legal Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) marriage/civil partnership; pregnancy and duty. Tayside Police became one of the introduced a new term to the English maternity; religion or belief; sexual first Scottish police forces to recognise language -‘institutional racism’ and orientation and transgender - known as the the value of specialist in-house equality defined it as: nine ‘protected characteristics’. In addition, and diversity advice. the Hate Crime legislation was extended in "The collective failure of an organisation to • 1999 to date: Equal Opportunities and 2009 from crimes aggravated by racial and provide an appropriate and professional Policy Adviser appointed to proactively religious prejudice to include disability, service to people because of their colour, promote equality in our internal sexual orientation and transgender. culture or ethnic origin which can be seen employment functions. or detected in processes; attitudes and The above journey and its outcomes have • 2002 to date: Diversity Adviser behaviour which amount to discrimination had significant impact on how we view appointed to facilitate the provision of a through unwitting prejudice, ignorance, equality and diversity in our day-to-day fair and equitable external service thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping business and how we engage with our delivery. which disadvantages minority ethnic communities. people." Macpherson Report (1999) The law said that the Force must, in This had far reaching consequences that delivering its functions, have due regard to went beyond the MPS or the police the need to: eliminate unlawful service generally; it affected the public discrimination; advance equality of sector as a whole and became the opportunity; and foster good community catalyst for major change to the UK’s anti- relations. Tayside Police has always been committed to upholding people’s rights to be treated fairly, equally, with dignity, without discrimination and to live their lives in safety and with security Constables Toni Pederson and Sandra Richards model the ‘old’ and ‘new’ style uniform in 1990

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Exemplars – Over the years, much has Our efforts have been positively evaluated Council; it facilitates communication changed in the way we do things. by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of with people who have a mental Individuals’ needs and impact of our Constabularies (Scotland) and emulated disorder and are being interviewed by activities are now a key consideration by many of our external colleagues. the Police. when developing or reviewing our policies Furthermore, our Diversity Newsletter is • British Sign Language (BSL) DVD or making important decisions. Involving produced within a unique partnership with produced in 2011 and BSL videos on our staff and communities in those our Community Advisers. Started in 2010, Force Website and You Tube Channel. processes is one of the main reasons for to the best of our knowledge, Tayside • Force Website improved in 2011- the positive outcomes over the past Police is the first Scottish force - possibly decade or so. For example: readers can control individual need or the first in UK - to provide such a platform preference – particularly useful for We made a difference nationally for community lay adviser involvement. people with visual impairment or Force representatives have continued to dyslexia. Also, community languages play an active role at Association of Chief The way we deal with hate crime has are available at the touch of a button, Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) level, also changed. using the Google translate option. making a significant contribution to Hate Incident Multi-Agency Panels have relevant national policy and guidance over evolved from the original Multi-Agency • Disability Tip Cards: A useful resource the years. Our policy and guidance Panels established in 1998 to address produced in 2008 in partnership with documents covering subjects such as racial harassment - an excellent example Dundee City Council, NHS Tayside forced marriages, Facial Identification of of Community Planning Partnership work and Tayside Fire and Rescue for use Women in Veils and Equality Impact encompassing innovative approaches to by those dealing with the public. preventing and responding to hate crime. Assessment tools laid the foundations for • Induction Loops: Provided in all Also, for the past three years, people who others to adapt for their local needs. The Tayside Police Headquarters and do not wish to visit a police station or Force’s Diversity Adviser helped to stations to assist communication with speak with a police officer, have been develop the ACPOS Diversity Strategy those who are hard of hearing and use able to report crime, including hate crime, which launched in 2004 and was also part the appropriate hearing aid. of the team that revised it in 2009. either remotely online or via a ‘third party’ - a support organisation where staff have • Accessible Buildings: An Accessibility Quality contributions were also made to all been trained for this role. Audit of Force buildings in 2002 led to key Scottish Government and significant improvements. Specific We made a difference by improving Equality/Human Rights Commissions’ needs of disabled people are an access to our information and services consultations over the years to inform and integral part of any building or influence the development and review of • Translation, Interpretation and refurbish programme. equalities legislation and related policy Communication Support is available and guidance. 24/7 for community languages, We made a difference locally in including signers. Non-English partnership with our communities speaking callers to the Force We place great importance on community Communication Centre are provided engagement. Over the years our focus with the same quality of service as has expanded from mainly race - one of those with no language barriers. A the first Scottish forces to establish a Race conferencing capability developed in Lay Advisory Group in 2000 – to include a 2011 helps to facilitate the broader representation. Strategic level conversation. involvement is chaired by the Deputy • A non-emergency SMS text Chief Constable and local groups are messaging service, for deaf, hard-of- chaired by high ranking officers from the hearing and speech impaired people, relevant division. There are some established in 2008. It has been excellent joint initiatives which bear recognised as good practice by the testimony to the success of our approach Equality and Human Rights to involving diverse communities in our Commission in its publication decision-making processes. For example: ‘Capturing the Gains of the Public mental health awareness, forced Sector Duties’ (March 2009). Text marriages, domestic abuse, access to the users are able to call our hearing staff justice sector are just a few subjects which via Type Talk/Text Relay service. we have proactively supported in order to enhance our learning whilst fostering good • Appropriate Adult Tayside Service: A relations between others. We use signers well established partnership for many and other communication support to years between Tayside Police, NHS facilitate meaningful engagement with Tayside, Angus Council, Dundee City deaf people. Council and Perth and Kinross 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 35 We’ve come a long way since 1975...

Equality in Employment in Tayside to be used for benchmarking by the • In 2005 the right to request flexible Police HMIC for England and Wales. The working was introduced to all Some of the key highlights in terms of Diversity Guide that stemmed from this members of staff which goes beyond equality and diversity in employment programme also received positive legislative entitlement. include: comment and has either been used in • In the past ten years, the number of its entirety or parts borrowed by other female police officers has risen from • In the mid 1990s – One of the first organisations. Tayside Police Harassment Contact Officer schemes 20.4% to 28.9% which is a significant continues to deliver training on step forward in the recruitment and in the Scottish Police Service was set diversity issues and where possible up at Tayside Police and has retention of female police officers. involve relevant external Minority ethnic officers have also risen continued to this day, providing staff organisations. with support if they believe themselves from 0.3% to 1.1% which whilst small to be bullied or harassed. • In 2003 The Tayside Women’s is again a very positive step. Development Forum was set up to • In 2007 Tayside Police led the way in • In 1998 all staff were provided with a address the issues faced by women in minimum of 4 hours training in Equal the creation and development of an the Police Service. This group has equality tab for a national Human Opportunities, management were helped address gender segregation given a full day. Resource computer system to ensure and imbalance in employment, statistical data could be extracted, • In 1998 Tayside Police gained the promote flexible working and helped whilst being held confidentially and Jobcentre Plus Double Tick Award in ensure pregnant officers and staff are securely, to help the Force identify any respect of being positive in the valued. The group was recently potential areas of concern and to employment of people with renamed the Gender Equality Forum address them. In 2008 the Equality disabilities. Tayside Police has to reflect its wider concerns in and Diversity Monitoring extended to retained the award ever since with ensuring all staff are treated fairly include sexual orientation and religion annual reviews carried out by the irrespective of their gender. and belief. Jobcentre to ensure the Force meets • In 2004 an Equal Opportunities and its obligations. • The Equality Act 2010 is one of the Policy Assistant was recruited to assist most significant pieces of equality • In 2001 Tayside Police rolled out its the Equal Opportunities and Policy legislation, bringing together and comprehensive Diversity training with Adviser as the work in equality and unifying much of the disparate pieces all staff attending a two day training diversity continued to grow, of equality legislation. This Force in course which is set at three levels; particularly as the equality legislation ensures all aspects of employment, senior management, line- expanded. This role has helped from recruitment to retirement, are in management, and non-supervisory. ensure the Force meets its legislative line with the new legislative The course received national commitments and assists in the requirements. recognition and was the only Scottish promotion of equality throughout the force training programme on Diversity Force. The course received national recognition and was the only Scottish force training programme on Diversity to be used for benchmarking by the HMIC for

In contrast to the police boxes used in the 1970’s and early 80’s, England and Wales Tayside Police has a state of the art mobile communications unit.

1975 PAGE 36 TO 2012 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

I provide the following statement in • Improving quality of service and support of the Board’s Local Code of management of demand through the The force has Corporate Governance which reflects my scheduling of appointments at a responsibility for the development, convenient time and remote public strengthened implementation and management of the assistance and guidance by Code. The Chief Internal Auditor is telephone from police officers where its required independently to review our appropriate. corporate governance arrangements and • Extending membership of the Risk provide a report and opinion on these Management and Information commitment each year to the Board. Assurance Management Sub Groups to corporate The force discharges the principles of the to the Chief Internal Auditor. Code across its divisions and Over the coming year, the following will be departments under each of the following progressed: governance five dimensions: • Aligning force improvement and • Community Focus efficiency plans with the emerging • Service Delivery Arrangements design and objectives of national • Structure and Process Police Reform. • Risk Management and Internal • Introducing an enhanced complaints Controls handling policy and supporting processes. • Standards of Conduct • Continuing to promote effective The force has strengthened its service delivery within a reduced cost commitment to corporate governance this base. year by: • Auditing the impact of the enhanced • Realigning the three territorial policing Community Policing approach. divisions into one Community Policing Division thereby achieving greater • Assessing the effectiveness of efficiency while maintaining our focus operational plans and procedures in on community policing. high risk operational areas. • Implementing organisational Giving due consideration to the work restructuring plans and promoting which will be carried out in 2012/13, I am effective delivery of service within a satisfied that our corporate governance reduced cost base. arrangements are operating effectively. • Enhancing our Community Policing Justine Curran strategy through integrated resource Chief Constable management and redesign of operational beats and allocating identified community officers to work in these areas.

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 37 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Group 1 DUNDEE ANGUS PERTH & KINROSS TAYSIDE

April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012

Group 1 – Crimes of Violence Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Murder 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 5 4 0 0 10 9 Attempted Murder 25 24 35 33 8 8 11 11 23 23 29 29 56 55 75 73 Culpable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Serious Assault 123 97 115 93 61 58 45 40 64 63 38 34 248 218 198 167 Robbery (incl attempts) 104 64 77 50 10 8 11 9 43 39 36 29 157 111 124 88 Child Cruelty/Neglect 25 23 30 32 19 20 18 18 16 17 24 24 60 60 72 74 Poss of a Firearm w.i. to end. life 4 4 6 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 7 6 4 Abduction 13 13 4 3 2 2 3 3 7 6 1 1 22 21 8 7 Threats 5 5 3 3 2 1 5 3 7 7 7 5 14 13 15 11 Others 2 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 4 4 Table 1 301 230 276 224 104 99 96 87 162 157 140 126 567 486 512 437

Group 2 DUNDEE ANGUS PERTH & KINROSS TAYSIDE

April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012

Group 2 – Crimes of Indecency Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Rape 28 12 43 27 13 6 19 12 15 11 19 14 56 29 81 53 Assault with intent to Rape 4 4 0 0 1 2 1 0 4 1 1 1 9 7 2 1 Indecent Assault 59 35 84 39 60 49 78 52 41 32 51 37 160 116 213 128 Lewd & Libidinous Practices 22 15 31 26 33 39 9 6 26 20 6 3 81 74 46 35 Public Indecency 23 16 22 10 5 4 9 6 9 6 16 7 37 26 47 23 Others 62 60 50 42 11 8 4 3 7 7 8 6 80 75 62 51 Table 2 198 142 230 144 123 108 120 79 102 77 101 68 423 327 451 291

Group 3 DUNDEE ANGUS PERTH & KINROSS TAYSIDE

April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012

Group 3 – Crimes of Dishonesty Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Theft by Housebreaking etc:- Domestic Dwelling 611 155 403 131 97 46 90 35 162 57 169 56 870 258 662 222 Domestic Non-Dwelling 201 63 146 23 70 25 45 8 64 10 68 17 335 98 259 48 Commercial 171 64 151 36 100 27 84 29 213 80 116 56 484 171 351 121 Th. by O.L.P. etc. 122 38 74 20 70 20 33 11 87 33 72 24 279 91 179 55 Th. by O.L.P. to a Motor Vehicle etc. 420 73 245 61 31 13 37 4 136 34 109 44 587 120 391 109 Th./Att. Th. Of M.V. (inc. T.A.D.A.) 260 107 158 69 79 46 54 34 119 70 83 47 458 223 295 150 Convicted thief in poss of tools w.i. 12 12 15 15 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 16 16 18 18 In building with intent to steal 113 73 110 87 42 28 30 25 82 66 81 60 237 167 221 172 Theft 3731 2154 3170 1844 1394 813 1175 661 1689 905 1638 868 6814 3872 5983 3373 Theft from a Motor Vehicle 162 23 146 41 70 25 59 14 101 18 115 49 333 66 320 104 Reset 34 33 28 28 6 6 3 3 7 7 17 16 47 46 48 47 Embezzlement 21 11 5 11 11 8 5 3 10 10 8 7 42 29 18 21 Fraud 293 190 221 115 122 92 95 48 174 104 213 130 589 386 529 293 Others 65 20 48 10 12 14 10 5 26 22 36 10 103 56 94 25 Table 3 6216 3016 4920 2491 2105 1164 1721 881 2873 1419 2727 1386 11194 5599 9368 4758

1975 PAGE 38 TO 2012 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Group 4 DUNDEE ANGUS PERTH & KINROSS TAYSIDE

April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012

Group 4 – Crimes of Vandalism, Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Malicious and Reckless Conduct Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Fireraising 120 24 82 15 42 19 30 13 33 15 67 26 195 58 179 54 Malicious Damage/Vandalism 2998 850 2020 576 1280 500 1111 352 1148 392 961 315 5426 1742 4092 1243 Others 105 72 82 49 46 38 32 29 40 34 32 23 191 144 146 101 Table 4 3223 946 2184 640 1368 557 1173 394 1221 441 1060 364 5812 1944 4417 1398

Group 5 DUNDEE ANGUS PERTH & KINROSS TAYSIDE

April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012

Group 5 – Other Crimes Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Public Mischief/Wasting Police Time 91 90 56 55 39 38 19 20 49 50 27 26 179 178 102 101 Escape and Rescue 1 1 5 5 6 6 2 2 3 3 5 5 10 10 12 12 Resisting Arrest & Obstruct. Constable 126 126 128 129 86 86 93 93 117 116 79 80 329 328 300 302 General Attempts to Pervert 33 28 71 69 21 20 14 13 19 20 35 34 73 68 120 116 Providing false info (inc. Sex Offen’rs) 1 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 5 8 4 4 Bail ~ Fail to keep Conditions 463 446 423 414 207 205 190 188 219 219 195 195 889 870 808 797 Offensive Weapons etc 239 223 175 166 69 68 47 45 87 82 76 74 395 373 298 285 Drugs ~ Supply, Possession w.i. etc 170 172 174 173 99 98 41 42 122 128 65 64 391 398 280 279 Drugs ~ Possession 989 978 1063 1068 371 370 306 308 614 620 772 771 1974 1968 2141 2147 Drugs ~ Others 35 32 35 38 6 6 14 14 11 11 17 18 52 49 66 70 Others 62 59 75 69 19 19 25 24 11 11 17 14 92 89 117 107 Table 5 2210 2159 2208 2189 926 919 752 750 1253 1261 1288 1281 4389 4339 4248 4220

Groups 1 to 5 DUNDEE ANGUS PERTH & KINROSS TAYSIDE

April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to April 2010 to April 2011 to March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011 March 2012

Groups 1 to 5 – Other Crimes Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Made Cleared Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Known Up Group 1 301 230 276 224 104 99 96 87 162 157 140 126 567 486 512 437 Group 2 198 142 230 144 123 108 120 79 102 77 101 68 423 327 451 291 Group 3 6216 3016 4920 2491 2105 1164 1721 881 2873 1419 2727 1386 11194 5599 9368 4758 Group 4 3223 946 2184 640 1368 557 1173 394 1221 441 1060 364 5812 1944 4417 1398 Group 5 2210 2159 2208 2189 926 919 752 750 1253 1261 1288 1281 4389 4339 4248 4220 TOTALS 12148 6493 9818 5688 4626 2847 3862 2191 5611 3355 5316 3225 22385 12695 18996 11104

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 39 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Complaints about the Police 2011-12

Complaints and Allegations by Member of Staff ON-DUTY OFF-DUTY TOTAL

1. Number of complaint CASES against a MEMBER OF THE POLICE FORCE - - 461

2. Number of Quality of Service ALLEGATIONS against the Force - - 76

3. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against POLICE OFFICERS received during the year 636 28 664

4. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against POLICE STAFF received during the year 27 1 28

5. Number of complaint ALLEGATIONS against SPECIAL CONSTABLES received during the year 9 0 9 Assault Incivility or offence Oppressive TOTAL 2011/12 TOTAL Neglect of Duty Other - Criminal Excessive Force Excessive Corrupt Practice Corrupt Traffic Irregularity Traffic Arrest or Detention Arrest Conduct/Harrasment Other – Non Criminal Unlawful / Unnecessary Unlawful

Breakdown of ON-DUTY Complaint in Procedure Irregularity Allegations Disposed of Behaviour Discriminatory

1. Withdrawn by complainer 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 7

2. Abandoned due to non co-operation of complainer 0 0 2 4 2 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 14

3. Unsubstantiated by available evidence 1 3 38 58 89 2 18 7 5 3 16 5 245

4. Resolved by explanation to complainer 0 2 40 77 91 6 11 1 1 5 3 3 240

5. Leading to No Proceedings by PF 44 15 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 4 16 0 84

6. Alternative to prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

7. Leading to criminal proceedings 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4

8. Leading to criminal conviction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2

9. Resulting in advice 0 0 7 37 16 1 1 0 1 3 3 1 70

10. Resulting in misconduct procedures 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 0 19

TOTAL 48 20 87 189 200 13 33 11 7 18 50 10 686

Misconduct Cases/Disposals Cases Recorded Cases Disposed

Conduct Cases 40 30

Disposal of conduct allegations *TOTAL

1. Number of cases where misconduct allegations/matters were taken to a misconduct hearing 3 (3)

2. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 5(2) 4 (6)

3. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 5(3) 11 (15)

4. Number of cases disposed by warning in terms of regulation 6(6) 7 (7)

5. Number of cases involving resignation prior to completion of enquiry 6 (6)

6. Number of cases – counselled 11 (28)

7. Number of cases where no action taken 1 (4)

8. Number of unsubstantiated cases 2 (5)

9. Other 0 (0)

TOTAL 45 (74)

*Figures in brackets relate to the number of officers/staff

1975 PAGE 40 TO 2012 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Authorisation of officers and issue of firearms As at 31 March 2012 Number of officers authorised by Chief Constable as firearms users 60 Number of operations against persons known or believed to be armed in which firearms were issued 92 Number of occasions on which firearms were issued for protection purposes 11 Number of persons who received specific armed protection during the year 11 Number of times firearms were issued to destroy crazed animals 0 Number of incidents where firearms were discharged by the police (destruction of crazed animals) 0

Racist Crime Reports Crimes Reported Number of cases where persons apprehended, reported or warned 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 Dundee 171 175 125 119 Angus 57 64 46 59 Perth & Kinross 99 71 86 40 Total 327 310 257 218

Breakdown of Types of Crimes Crimes Reported 2010/2011 2011/2012 Abuse/Breach of the Peace 264 260 Vandalism 14 11 Assault 44 37 Others 5 2 Total 327 310

Table of comparison ~ Road Collisions and Casualties 2010/2011 2011/2012 Increase/Decrease % Change

Dundee Total collisions 1172 1128 -44 -3.8% People killed 5 0 -5 -100.0% People seriously injured 42 56 14 33.3% People slightly injured 198 246 48 24.2% Overall total ~ killed and injured 245 302 57 23.3%

Angus Total collisions 971 918 -53 -5.5% People killed 7 4 -3 -42.9% People seriously injured 53 57 4 7.5% People slightly injured 192 214 22 11.5% Overall total ~ killed and injured 252 275 23 9.1% Perth & Kinross Total collisions 1449 1138 -311 -21.5% People killed 22 14 -8 -36.4% People seriously injured 83 87 4 4.8% People slightly injured 324 296 -28 -8.6% Overall total ~ killed and injured 429 397 -32 -7.5%

Tayside Total collisions 3592 3184 -408 -11.4% People killed 34 18 -16 -47.1% People seriously injured 178 200 22 12.4% People slightly injured 714 756 42 5.9% Overall total ~ killed and injured 926 974 48 5.2%

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 41 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Table of road users killed and injured

Killed Injured Totals 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011/2012 Dundee Pedestrians 5 0 76 74 81 74 Pedal Cyclists 0 0 19 30 19 30 Motor Cyclists 0 0 13 24 13 24 Motor Cycle Passengers 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drivers 0 0 80 101 80 101 Passengers 0 0 52 73 52 73 Horse Riders 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pillions (Pedal Cycle) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motobility Scooter Riders 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 5 0 240 302 245 302

Angus Pedestrians 1 0 28 23 29 23 Pedal Cyclists 0 0 4 14 4 14 Motor Cyclists 1 2 24 19 25 21 Motor Cycle Passengers 0 0 3 1 3 1 Drivers 4 2 121 138 125 140 Passengers 1 0 64 76 65 76 Horse Riders 0 0 1 0 1 0 Pillions (Pedal Cycle) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motobility Scooter Riders 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 7 4 245 271 252 275

Perth & Kinross Pedestrians 3 2 36 32 39 34 Pedal Cyclists 1 2 13 12 14 14 Motor Cyclists 3 1 36 24 39 25 Motor Cycle Passengers 0 0 2 2 2 2 Drivers 11 6 210 198 221 204 Passengers 4 3 108 115 112 118 Horse Riders 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pillions (Pedal Cycle) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motobility Scooter Riders 0 0 2 0 2 0 Totals 22 14 407 383 429 397

Tayside Pedestrians 9 2 140 129 149 131 Pedal Cyclists 1 2 36 56 37 58 Motor Cyclists 4 3 73 67 77 70 Motor Cycle Passengers 0 0 5 3 5 3 Drivers 15 8 411 437 426 445 Passengers 5 3 224 264 229 267 Horse Riders 0 0 1 0 1 0 Pillions (Pedal Cycle) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motobility Scooter Riders 0 0 2 0 2 0 Totals 34 18 892 956 926 974

1975 PAGE 42 TO 2012 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY MONITORING WORKFORCE PROFILE AT 31 MARCH 2012

The workforce profile at 31 March 2012 for the following protected characteristics are as follows: Gender - Police Officers Religion or Belief - Police Officers Age - Police Officers

Male 71.1% Christian No Religion or 16-24 4.2% 45-54 25.4% Female 28.9% Religions 49.2% Belief 29% 25-34 28.8 % 55-64 1.1% Other Religions Unknown 9.6% 1.0% 35-44 40.5 % 65+ 0.0% Choose Not to Disclose 11.1%

Gender - Police Staff Religion or Belief - Police Staff Age - Police Staff

Male 35.9% Christian No Religion or Religions 45.3% Belief 26.9% 16-24 1.3% 45-54 36.6% Female 64.1% Other Religions Unknown 17.9% 25-34 15.1% 55-64 21.6% 2.4% 35-44 24.3% 65+ 1.1% Choose Not to Disclose 7.6% Religion or Belief The category of Other Religions includes staff who have classified their religion as one of the following: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam/Muslim, Judaism/Jewish, Sikhism and any Other religion. The category of Christian Religions includes staff who have classified their religion as one of the following: Church of Scotland, Other Christian and Roman Catholic. All of the categories used have been taken from the 2001 Census for Scotland.

Ethnic Origin The category of Minority Ethnic on the chart below, includes staff who have self-classified their ethnic origin in one of the following categories: Bangladeshi, Black African, Black Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Mixed, Other Asian Background, Other Black Background, Other Ethnic Background, Pakistani. The ethnic origin categories used are taken from the 2001 Census for Scotland.

Ethnic Origin - Police Officers Disability - Police Officers Sexual Orientation - Police Officers

White 94.4% Choose Not to No 85.5% Unknown Heterosexual Choose Not to Disclose 3.3% 9.5% 82.8% Disclose 5.8% Minority Ethnic Unknown 1.3% Choose Not to Yes 1.4% Gay/Lesbian/ Unknown 9.7% 1.1% Disclose 3.7% Bisexual 1.7%

Ethnic Origin - Police Staff Disability - Police Staff Sexual Orientation - Police Staff

White 96.1% Choose Not to No 76.4% Unknown Heterosexual Choose Not to Disclose 1.3% 19.2% 77% Disclose 4.6% Minority Ethnic Unknown 1.8% Choose Not to Yes 2.4% Gay/Lesbian/ Unknown 18% 0.7% Disclose 2.0% Bisexual 0.4% The unknown category includes members of the work force who have either left the section blank or who have not completed the form 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 43 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Police Officer Rank Profile (As At 31 March 2012)

Rank Total % Female % Male Chief Constable 1 1 100.0 0 0.0 Deputy Chief Constable 1 0 0.0 1 100.0 Assistant Chief Constable 1 1 100.0 0 0.0 Chief Superintendent 5 0 0.0 5 100.0 Superintendent 10 0 0.0 10 100.0 Chief Inspector 22 6 27.3 16 72.7 Inspector 56 11 19.6 45 80.4 Sergeant 158 29 18.4 129 81.6 Constable 1004 316 31.5 688 68.5 TOTALS 1258 364 28.9 894 71.1 Special Constables 152 53 34.9 99 65.1

COMMENTS: The above figures include officers who are on central service/secondment, whose posts are externally funded and those who are on career breaks. The above figures also include the following temporary promotions 1 Temporary Assistant Chief Constables (Female) 1 Temporary Chief Superintendent (Male) 1 Temporary Superintendent (Male) 4 Temporary Chief Inspectors (1 Female, 3 Male) 4 Temporary Inspectors (1 Female, 3 Male) 6 Temporary Sergeants (Male)

Police Staff Grade Profile (As At 31 March 2012)

Rank Total % Female % Male Force Executive 1 0 0.0 1 100.0 Grade 13 4 4 100.0 0 0.0 Grade 12 2 0 0.0 2 100.0 Grade 11 2 2 100.0 0 0.0 Grade 10 19 11 57.9 8 42.1 Grade 9 8 3 37.5 5 62.5 Grade 8 18 9 50.0 9 50.0 Grade 7 35 22 62.9 13 37.1 Grade 6 47 28 59.6 19 40.4 Grade 5 38 20 52.6 18 47.4 Grade 4 144 96 66.7 48 33.3 Grade 3 107 72 67.3 35 32.7 Grade 2 78 43 55.1 35 44.9 Grade 1 40 38 95.0 2 5.0 TOTALS 543 348 64.1 195 35.9

Number Of Working Days Lost Rank 2010/2011 2011/2012 Police Staff Police Staff Police Officers Police Officers Total Police Staff Strength Police Staff Total Total Police Staff Strength Police Staff Total Total Police Officer Strength Police Officer Total Total Police Officer Strength Police Officer Total Central 3748 467 738 87 3445 442 687 60 Eastern 3211 272 612 64 2789 269 652 51 Western 2757 317 854 71 2715 312 363 52 Headquarters 87 10 1348 120 6 10 527 103 FIID 120 43 822 70 43 0 81 0 Operational Support 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HQ Division 390 76 1628 167 359 92 1619 150 HQ Crime Division 311 49 287 34 74 0 49 0 Crime Intelligence Division 466 116 969 127 Total 10624 1234 6289 613 9897 1241 4947 543 Percentage 4.19% 4.62% 3.82% 4.11% Please note that 1 July 2011, Force restructuring resulted in the formation of 1 new Division, Crime Intelligence Division, and the disbanding of FIID and HQ Crime Division

1975 PAGE 44 TO 2012 Police Annual Statistical Tables 2011-2012

Health and Safety 2010-11 2011-12 Accidents to Police Officers & Staff 132 89 Violence to Police Officers & Staff 430 353 Violent incidents to Police Officers resulting in lost time 10 7 Total number of incidents resulting in lost time 28 20 Total number of days lost 424 886 Incidents reported to the Health & Safety Executive 21 14

Causation factors:

Road traffic collisions 9 10 Manual handling 6 3 Slips, trips, falls 40 23 Training ~ in-house and at the Scottish Police College 9 5 Exposure to violence 241 200 Assaults 99 80 Injuries caused by sharp objects 16 5 Injuries during arrests 84 71 Others 58 45 Total 562 442 Areas of Noteworthy Attention in 2011-2012: Lowest number of accidents resulting in lost time in over 10 years, 29% decrease on previous year Lowest training injuries on record Lowest number of injuries during arrests on record Lowest number of injuries caused by sharp objects on record Slips, trips and falls lowest on record Rise in days lost attributable to four injuries which resulted in long term absence. All those concerned had returned to work by 31.03.12

1975 TO 2012 PAGE 45 Public Safety and Public Reassurance

OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HARM BY WORKING WITH PARTNERS. A threat and risk assessment is conducted every three years, reviewed annually, to identify potential threats to Tayside communities. Four ‘very high’ and two ‘high’ priority areas have been assessed as the greatest risk. These are:

• Anti-Social Behaviour Focusing on all manner of local nuisance causing alarm and distress to the community.

• Public Protection Protecting the most vulnerable in our society.

• Serious and Organised Crime Targeting criminals who actively conduct their criminality in a coordinated fashion.

• Terrorism The threat to the UK from international terrorism remains severe and intelligence will continue to be monitored and assessed.

• Roads Policing / Road Safety Improving road safety, addressing anti-social use of roads and disrupting criminal use of the road network.

• Firearms Targeting the irresponsible use of firearms, particularly air weapons.

The prevalence of drugs and alcohol misuse will continue as a focus. This is a key contributor towards crime and anti-social behaviour.

2. TO REASSURE THE PUBLIC BY DELIVERING A LOCAL POLICING SERVICE THAT IS TRUE TO OUR VISION AND VALUES AND UPHOLDS OUR STANDARDS OF SERVICE.

3. TO DELIVER OUR COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WHILST PLANNING FOR, MANAGING AND REALISING THE REQUIRED SPENDING CUTS AND RECOGNISING THE IMPACT OF AUSTERITY MEASURES ON THE PUBLIC.

1975 PAGE 46 TO 2012 1975 TO 2012 PAGE 47 Making a Difference

Tayside Police Headquarters PO Box 59, West Bell Street, Dundee DD1 9JU Fax: 01382 200449 E-mail: [email protected] www.tayside.police.uk 0300 111 2222 To report an incident or crime in a non-emergency 0300 111 2222 situation, or for any other enquiry, call IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 999 Textphone: Helpline for users who are deaf or 01382 204500 speech impaired Firearms Administration 01382 596858 At Force HQ in Dundee Drugs Hotline 01382 201444 To provide information about drugs-related incidents or activities in your area Recruitment 01382 596212 Freedom of Information 01382 596169 E-mail: [email protected] Crimestoppers To provide anonymous information concerning any crime or incidents in your area, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 If you require a copy of this document in a community language or large print, please telephone 01382 591735, fax 01382 596739, or e-mail [email protected]

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