Report Summary
This report summarises the key findings of the evaluation of new policing initiatives in Irvine as part of the final phase of the SPA and Police Scotland's Community Confidence Action Research Project in Irvine Fullarton.
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Awareness of Initiatives
Just over half of respondents were unaware of the initiatives put in place by local policing. In total 12 respondents (52%) were not aware of any initiatives, whereas 11 (48%) were aware of at least one.
Respondents were more likely to be familiar with the enhanced social media posting related to area (30%, n=7).
When asked to give their views on initiatives if they had been aware of them, seven responses were received. Two responses noted presentations at the Fullarton Hub, however, both commented on the lack of attendance to these events. Three other responses noted that local policing’s physical presence in communities could be stronger (e.g. “Police units like porta cabins in area”, or more regularly “walk the beat”).
If respondents were not aware of the initiatives, they were asked as to how they could be made aware in future. In total 13 comments were received, with 11 containing suggestions. Many suggestions noted improved communication “through local schools and community groups”, or “by local press bulletins, in Irvine Times, Irvine Herald”. Eight responses also mentioned community visibility and physical presence (e.g. “community want police on the streets, not meetings in the community centre”, “get back to walk[ing] the beat and interact[ing] with the public” etc.). Two mentioned “police officers being seen more often might make a difference to some of the minor incidents” and being situated in the “community in busy areas providing info & gaining feedback from public”.
