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Barry Coppinger
Police & Crime Commissioner
for Cleveland
October 2017 Newsletter
Work begins on new Community Safety Hub
Cleveland Police gets GOOD HMIC rating
Hero Shane Tunney honoured with award
Chief Constable Iain Spittal announces retirement
App to protect
victims of abuse,
stalking and
harassment
PCC marks Hate
Crime Awareness
Week
PCC fights to protect
police numbers
‘YOUR FORCE YOUR VO‘YOUR FORCE YOUR VO‘YOUR FORCE YOUR VOICE’ ICE’ ICE’
MEETING SCHEDULE MEETING SCHEDULE MEETING SCHEDULE Meet Your PCC Meet Your PCC Meet Your PCC
Your Force Your Voice Your Force Your Voice represents the Commissioner’s personal represents the Commissioner’s personal
pledge to attend at least one community meeting in every Cleveland pledge to attend at least one community meeting in every Cleveland
ward each year. Here is a list of upcoming meetings where you can ward each year. Here is a list of upcoming meetings where you can
meet and speak to Barry about local community safety:meet and speak to Barry about local community safety:
Hemlington Community Council Hemlington Community Council
Tuesday 7th November, 18:00, Hemlington Community Hub (Library)Tuesday 7th November, 18:00, Hemlington Community Hub (Library)
Rift House Residents AssociationRift House Residents Association
Monday 27th November, 18:00, Masefield Community BuildingMonday 27th November, 18:00, Masefield Community Building
“As PCC it’s my “As PCC it’s my “As PCC it’s my responsibility to ensure responsibility to ensure responsibility to ensure residents get the best residents get the best residents get the best service from Cleveland service from Cleveland service from Cleveland
Police as possible.Police as possible.Police as possible.
“This is a real challenge when “This is a real challenge when “This is a real challenge when government cuts continue to put pressure on the government cuts continue to put pressure on the government cuts continue to put pressure on the force and the officers tasked with keeping us safe.force and the officers tasked with keeping us safe.force and the officers tasked with keeping us safe.
“I was pleased to hear the government announce a “I was pleased to hear the government announce a “I was pleased to hear the government announce a pay bonus for police officers this month, but was pay bonus for police officers this month, but was pay bonus for police officers this month, but was disappointed to hear that they will not be funding it, disappointed to hear that they will not be funding it, disappointed to hear that they will not be funding it, instead expecting forces to find additional funds instead expecting forces to find additional funds instead expecting forces to find additional funds from their depleted budgets.from their depleted budgets.from their depleted budgets.
“Luckily through various efficiencies and savings, I “Luckily through various efficiencies and savings, I “Luckily through various efficiencies and savings, I can confirm that no police officers in Cleveland will can confirm that no police officers in Cleveland will can confirm that no police officers in Cleveland will lose their jobs in order to meet this additional lose their jobs in order to meet this additional lose their jobs in order to meet this additional expense.expense.expense.
“This month also saw the news that Chief “This month also saw the news that Chief “This month also saw the news that Chief Constable Iain Spittal will retire at the end of the Constable Iain Spittal will retire at the end of the Constable Iain Spittal will retire at the end of the year after 31 years of service.year after 31 years of service.year after 31 years of service.
“He has served with distinction and commitment “He has served with distinction and commitment “He has served with distinction and commitment during his time in Cleveland and North Yorkshire during his time in Cleveland and North Yorkshire during his time in Cleveland and North Yorkshire and I wish him well in his retirement. and I wish him well in his retirement. and I wish him well in his retirement.
“Work to appoint his successor will begin “Work to appoint his successor will begin “Work to appoint his successor will begin immediately and I’m confident we’ll find an immediately and I’m confident we’ll find an immediately and I’m confident we’ll find an exceptional candidate to lead Cleveland Police.” exceptional candidate to lead Cleveland Police.” exceptional candidate to lead Cleveland Police.”
WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW
THIS MONTHTHIS MONTH
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PCC supports app for PCC supports app for PCC supports app for victims of abuse and victims of abuse and victims of abuse and stalkingstalkingstalking
Chief Constable Iain Chief Constable Iain Chief Constable Iain Spittal to retireSpittal to retireSpittal to retire
PCC fights to protect PCC fights to protect PCC fights to protect police numberspolice numberspolice numbers
World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day 201720172017
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PCC supports Hate Crime PCC supports Hate Crime PCC supports Hate Crime Awareness WeekAwareness WeekAwareness Week
HMICFRS report into HMICFRS report into HMICFRS report into Abuse of Position for a Abuse of Position for a Abuse of Position for a Sexual PurposeSexual PurposeSexual Purpose
PCC commits to PCC commits to PCC commits to Restorative Justice in Restorative Justice in Restorative Justice in ClevelandClevelandCleveland
New antislavery network New antislavery network New antislavery network to be launchedto be launchedto be launched Barry Coppinger
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland
PCC supports app to protect PCC supports app to protect PCC supports app to protect
victims of abuse and stalkingvictims of abuse and stalkingvictims of abuse and stalking
Victims of domestic abuse, stalking or
harassment are to receive information on an
app which could help protect them in
dangerous or potentially life-threatening
situations.
The Hollie Guard app was developed by the
parents of hairdresser Hollie Gazzard who
was murdered at work in February 2014 by
her ex-boyfriend.
Hollie, 20, had recently ended their
relationship due to his stalking and harassing
behaviour and in June 2014 he was jailed for
life for her murder.
The app works by sending an alert to a
named emergency contact when the phone is
shaken or tapped. Backed by
Gloucestershire Police (Hollie’s home force)
its other functions include GPS tracking and
the ability to record voice and video – for use
in possible future court prosecutions.
Every Cleveland’s officer has been given
information about the app, and they have
been asked to promote it when discussing
safeguarding with victims of domestic abuse,
stalking or harassment.
The Hollie Guard app can be found at the
Google Play Store, the Apple App Store and
the Windows Microsoft Store. More
information can be found here: http://
hollieguard.com/
Chief Inspector Helen Barker said: “This app
is an excellent tool and it has lots of different
features to help keep users safe.
“The force is taking steps to make sure all our
officers are aware of the app and we are
strongly encouraging them to suggest
vulnerable people - and indeed anyone
concerned for their personal safety - make
use of it.”
Police and Crime Commissioner Barry
Coppinger added: “Protecting those at risk of
or enduring domestic abuse, stalking or
harassment is an absolute priority for me and
I believe this app will be extremely valuable in
supporting victims.”
Chief Constable Iain Spittal retires after 31
years of service
The PCC has paid tribute to the Chief Constable for his work and for
setting the foundations for future success.
After serving the communities of North Yorkshire
and Cleveland for more than 30 years,
Cleveland Police Chief Constable Iain Spittal is
retiring.
Having started his life as a constable with North
Yorkshire Police in 1986, Iain will retire as Chief
Constable of Cleveland Police at the end of
2017 having moved the Force forward
significantly over recent years and paving the
way for his successor.
“When I joined Cleveland Police I came with a
clear vision focused on improving the ability of
the Force to deliver policing, protect our
communities from harm and strengthen those
same communities,” said Iain.
“Throughout my time here I have been
determined in my commitment to move the
Force forward through what have been some
particularly challenging times.
“Her Majesty’s Inspectorate has highlighted
enormous improvements in the Force,
particularly over the last two years. We have
gone from ‘requires improvement’ to being a
Force performing as ‘good’ and continuing to
improve on a journey towards ‘outstanding’.
“Having built these strong foundations for the
future I am firmly of the view that the time is right
for another individual, an individual who will be
able to remain with the organisation through
delivery, to take the Force forward on this
journey.
“It is on this basis, knowing that I am not able to
commit to being Chief Constable on this journey
for the number of years it will require to achieve
‘outstanding’ that I have decided that it is right
that I step down and retire as Chief Constable at
the end of the year.
“I am immensely proud and humbled on a daily
basis as a result of the determination,
commitment and professionalism of those
women and men who are Cleveland Police. It is
they who have enabled such positive steps
forward over recent years and it is they who
should be proud of what they achieve every day.
“Whilst I am sad to retire, I leave secure in the
knowledge that now is the right time and the
legacy I leave hopefully creates the best
possible platform for further improvements over
the years to come.”
Iain was appointed in July 2016 by Police and
Crime Commissioner (PCC) Barry Coppinger,
who has paid tribute to the Chief Constable for
his work and for setting the foundations for
future success.
The PCC said: “Iain Spittal arrived at Cleveland
Police at a time when the organisation faced
enormous challenges both financially and
professionally. He has tackled these challenges
with integrity, dedication and calm
professionalism.
“The progress made has been recognised by
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, with our grading
now Good and improving. To achieve that at a
time when more than 400 police posts have
been lost and £32m cut from the budget is
testament to the leadership Iain has shown.
“Key to this progress has been the work Iain has
overseen in the reform of professional standards
within the force and the introduction of the
Everyone Matters programme.
“Becoming a national leading force for
standards and ethics is a key commitment in my
Police and Crime Plan. Everyone Matters is the
organisational development programme under
which the Force embeds equality, diversity and
human rights in serving its communities and
supporting its people.
“Both of these transformation programmes are
now firmly embedded within Cleveland Police
and they will continue under Iain’s successor to
ensure officers and staff are treated with respect
and helped to deliver the best possible service
to the diverse communities we serve.
“It is safe to say that Iain leaves Cleveland
Police in far better shape than it was when he
joined. He is widely respected both regionally
and nationally within police circles and also by
local authorities and many other partner
organisations.
“Iain has served with great distinction as both
DCC and Chief Constable here in Cleveland. In
all he has given over 31 years of dedicated
service to the communities of North Yorkshire
and Cleveland.
“In the coming weeks I will launch the
recruitment for the next exceptional Chief
Constable for Cleveland. In the meantime I wish
Iain Spittal all the best in his retirement.”
Arrangements will now be put in place, led by
the PCC, to recruit Iain’s successor.
PCC fights to protect police numbers
Police jobs will not be lost in Cleveland due to
the Government’s unfunded pay award for
officers, thanks to the efforts of the Police and
Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Cleveland PCC Barry Coppinger has criticised
the Government for effectively cutting the police
budget to fund a one off bonus for officers and
has vowed to help Cleveland Police meet its new
commitments without the need for job cuts.
Mr Coppinger believes police officers and staff
should have been awarded a centrally funded
pay rise that better reflected the job they do and
has written to Prime Minister Theresa May urging
her to reconsider what is in effect a cut to police
budgets.
Mr Coppinger said: “It appears the Government
is not providing the funding for this one-off
bonus, which in Cleveland is likely to mean a half
million pound cut to our available budget over the
next year. Instead of robbing Peter to pay Paul,
the Government should recognise the incredible
job that police officers and police staff do and
fund a realistic pay rise."
Mindful of the impact of the unfunded pay award,
the PCC has agreed with Chief Constable Iain
Spittal that this unfunded payment will not result
in job losses. It has been agreed that either
savings within the budgets under the control of
the PCC and/or the use of the PCC’s reserves
will be used to meet the cost.
Cleveland Chief Constable Iain Spittal said:
“When the PCC and I met with the Policing and
Fire Minister earlier in the year, we both stressed
the point that police officers and staff have
experienced real term reductions in their salaries
over the past seven years and that we wanted to
be able to pay them more for the very important
role that they undertake.
“Police officers do a very difficult role and provide
a huge contribution within local communities.
However, we also made sure that we stressed
that any increase beyond the budgeted one per
cent needed to come with additional money. I
would like to thank the PCC for working to
ensure that the money to fund the increase is
found without the need for job losses.”
Barry Coppinger has criticised the Government for effectively cutting
the police budget to fund a one off bonus for officers.
Force and PCC support World Mental Health Day
Cleveland Police has embraced the Blue Light Programme, with a
number of officers and staff becoming Blue Light “Champions”.
Cleveland Police has confirmed its
commitment to supporting staff with their
mental well-being on World Mental Health Day.
Mental Health charity Mind launched its Blue
Light Programme in 2015 after independent
research it commissioned showed emergency
services workers were even more at risk of
experiencing a mental health problem than the
rest of the population but they were less likely
to seek support.
Cleveland Police has embraced the Blue Light
Programme, with a number of officers and staff
becoming Blue Light “Champions”.
These volunteers have focused on learning
more about mental health, challenging the
stigma of mental health, and making positive
changes in their approach to well-being with
the support of the Blue Light Programme
136 People Found Not Wearing Seatbelts
During Campaign
Roads policing officers supported the national campaign led by
TISPOL, the European traffic police network.
136 people, including two children, were
found not to be wearing their seatbelts
during a week-long crackdown.
Roads policing officers across Cleveland
and Durham supported the national
campaign led by TISPOL, the European
traffic police network.
Legislation states that drivers are
responsible for ensuring that suitable safety
restraints are worn by all passengers under
14 years old. Children must use an
appropriate child car restraint for their
weight until they are 135cm tall or reach
their 12th birthday, whichever is first.
As seatbelts do not fit children correctly, an
appropriate child car restraint is needed to
offer the same level of protection as a
seatbelt does for adults. Passengers over
14 years are responsible for wearing their
own seatbelt and can therefore face
prosecution.
PCC supports Hate Crime Awareness Week 2017
Cleveland Police and the PCC for Cleveland are supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week and are reminding people to use the online reporting tool TrueVision at http://www.report-it.org.uk The term ‘hate crime’ refers to any crime against a person which is perceived to be motivated by a person’s hostility or prejudice against certain characteristics including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and transgender identity. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGB&T) organisation, Hart Gables, is among many organisations across Cleveland who act as a third party reporting centre for those who may be unable or unwilling to report offences directly to the Police. Sarah Lewis, Strategic Development Manager at Hart Gables, said: “We are currently working alongside the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Crown Prosecution Service to develop a set of hate crime booklets for victims which tell the story of a victim’s journey and explores their options so that they have a clear understanding of Police procedures, what happens with the
Crown Prosecution Service and what to expect at court. This has been developed after consultation with the LGB&T community in Teesside. “Hate crime is so widespread it touches the lives of people locally and globally. We would encourage anyone suffering from any form of hate to please come forward and report their incident to Cleveland Police or third party reporting centres.” “In order for us to demonstrate that hate crime is happening in our community, we need people to share their experiences and let the wider community know that hostility towards certain groups of people still exists. Our service offers a one to one support service for anyone dealing with any form of hate. “We are also working in conjunction with the LGB/T Federation to recruit ‘Hate Crime Advocates’ – they are volunteers who will be fully trained to work with victims from within the area and offer further support.”
The Commissioner attended a range of events during the week to raise
awareness of hate crime and how to report it.
PCC Barry Coppinger last year funded new roles within the Police to help those subjected to hate crime. These included a Community Cohesion Coordinator, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Coordinator and two Hate Crime Investigators. All have aided vulnerable victims who have been subjected to hate crime and are involved in publicising key events taking place next week. They will also be distributing Hate Crime leaflets which detail the various methods of contacting the police and third party organisations to report hate incidents. Three school liaison officer posts were also funded by the PCC and the officers have been offering support to schools across all four districts on tackling antisocial behaviour and hate crime. On Thursday 19th October officers will be conducting welcome and educational activities along with Stockton Borough Council for children of the travelling families who provide Yarm Fair. Mr Coppinger said: “We are committed to treating every report of a hate incident seriously. These unacceptable crimes cause great harm to individuals and to society as a whole, and I welcome the chance to once again express my support for this campaign. “My office prepared a DVD on disability hate crime for use in primary schools which was very well received. Our latest undertaking was to fund the Regional Refugee Forum to work with Refugee led Community Organisations across Cleveland to produce a video using authentic refugee voices to explain to new arrivals how the criminal justice system works in this country and how to seek help with hate related incidents –
the video is in its final stages and I will be attending an open lecture at Teesside University on Tuesday 17 October with keynote speaker Professor Matthew Feldman, where the preliminary showing of the video will be aired. “We will once again show support for Show Racism the Red Card this week in conjunction with Middlesbrough Football Club by supporting Wear Red Day on Friday 20th October, which is an opportunity for staff to show their commitment to tackling racism and prejudice by wearing red. Show Racism the Red Card will also be offering training to our officers under this banner next month to heighten awareness of Hate Crime issues.” Ellie Lowther, founder of Cleveland Trans Aware added: “It is very important for all hate incidents to be reported as there are many reasons why Trans is the most unreported insofar as hate crime figures are concerned. We must tackle each and every one of these factors head-on if we are to move towards a safer, more inclusive society.” Chief Superintendent Alastair Simpson added: “Raising awareness of hate crime and working with partners to tackle it remains an absolute priority for the Force. “I would urge anyone who believes they have been subject to a hate crime to come forward and I can guarantee they will be fully supported throughout any investigation. This doesn’t necessarily need to be done at a police office - there are now many places which offer the facility to report such crimes.”
HMICFRS release report into Abuse of
Position for a Sexual Purpose
The report expressed how pleased inspectors are with the progress
the force has made in this area.
HMICFRS have released their report regarding
their assessment of Abuse of Position for a
Sexual Purpose.
Barry Coppinger, Cleveland's Police and Crime
Commissioner, said: "Police officers often find
themselves in positions of power, especially
when dealing with vulnerable people. It is
therefore essential that they demonstrate the
highest standards of ethical behaviour and that
robust action is taken if they do not.
"The HMI has stated how pleased he is with the
progress the force has made in this area.
"His conclusions are a further vote of
confidence for Cleveland police officers and
staff and for the programme of change put in
place by the chief constable and my office.”
Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "We take
these issues, as do all police forces, very
seriously and have put in place a programme of
work which focuses on three key areas; namely
prevention, intervention and protection.
As part of this we are currently rolling out a
series of 13 road shows for officers and staff to
raise awareness of the issue and we are
working with partner agencies who deal with
vulnerable victims to do the same.”
PCC commits to restorative justice
An investigation found there was only one other PCC in the country
who spent a larger proportion of the victims fund on restorative justice.
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner,
Barry Coppinger, has welcomed a report
highlighting the high proportion of funding
allocated to restorative justice in Cleveland.
The Valuing Victims report by Why Me?
assesses how much PCCs invest in restorative
justice service delivery from 2013 to the present
day.
The investigation found there was only one other
PCC in the country who spent a larger
proportion of the victims fund on restorative
justice than Cleveland (19.38%).
Restorative Justice gives victims the chance to
meet or communicate with their offenders to
explain the real impact of the crime. It empowers
victims by giving them a voice and holds
offenders to account for what they have done,
helping them to take responsibility and make
amends.
PCC Barry Coppinger said: “Expanding and
developing restorative justice across Cleveland
has been an on-going commitment since I was
first elected in 2012. My office now has a
specialist restorative justice team, who are
responsible for the facilitation and monitoring of
cases across Cleveland.
“They have reported many success stories and
I’m confident restorative justice is a useful tool to
help victims move forward with their lives and to
allow offenders to better understand the impact
their crimes have on their communities.”
New antislavery network to be launched
A new anti-slavery network is being established
in Cleveland by Police and Crime Commissioner
Barry Coppinger.
A ground breaking new Anti-Slavery Network, to
launch later this year, will help Cleveland Police
and partner agencies work collaboratively to
eradicate modern slavery in all its forms.
PCC Coppinger said: “Nationally there is
evidence that multi-agency Anti-Slavery Networks
have a positive impact on combatting and
preventing modern slavery and human trafficking
and having such a network in place is recognised
as good practice.
“Aligning with our Police and Crime Plan, the
establishment of an Anti-Slavery Network will
help the Force and stakeholders work collectively
and collaboratively to prevent, identify, disrupt
and eradicate modern slavery in all its forms and
will result in Cleveland being a safer and happier
place to live.”
Work to establish the network comes on the back
of other great strides being made in the region,
including a recent ‘Hope for justice’ modern day
slavery training course for police officers and
partner agencies. The course was attended by
almost 200 frontline police officers, senior
detectives and staff from partner organisations.
This month also sees the publication of a national
report into the issue of modern day slavery by
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and
Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
Cleveland Police Assistant Chief Constable
Adrian Roberts said: “The HMICFRS report
relates to an assessment in 2016 and it is fair to
say that a great deal of work has been done
since then to develop our understanding of this
type of crime, our response to it, and most
importantly our ability to protect some of the most
vulnerable people in our communities.
“Our region was the first to employ a Regional Co
-ordinator dedicated to Modern Slavery and
Human Trafficking and we have a new detective
post within the Vulnerability Unit to focus on all
forms of Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and
Child Sexual Exploitation.”
“Although we still have much work to do, we have
also made significant progress.”
The new network will help police and partners work collaboratively.
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Barry Coppinger
Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland
Cleveland Police Headquarters,
Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough, TS8 9EH
Website: www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk
Email: [email protected]
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