Menu
05/03/2008
Policing Targets Increase Against Budget Cuts Of £100m
The Policing Board has published its Policing Plan at its Belfast Headquarters outlining a range of new targets against a backdrop of the budget cuts.
The Plan sets 10 objectives, 18 performance indicators and 30 targets for the police to meet over the next year, including a commitment that fewer than 100,000 crimes are committed in 2010/2011, and reducing anti-social behavior.
The document also included a reinvigoration of the fight against drugs, out lining efforts for "frustrating and dismantling" drug supply crime gangs.
The document also included addressing hate crimes.
Speaking about targets included this year for the first time, Policing Board Chairman Sir Desmond said: "The Board has set a new target in respect of reducing the level of repeat victimisation of domestic abuse, which is an area of growing concern. There are also new targets around the new performance indicator of the percentage of time spent by Police Officers on beat and patrol duties.
"These include targets to increase the percentage of time on beat and patrol duties, and to ensure that Neighbourhood Officers work at least 80% of their duty hours on neighbourhood policing activities."
Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde, said: "As with all public services throughout Northern Ireland, we are faced with the reality of reducing resources.
"If we are to make society not only safer, but feel safer, we need to work closely with the community so that we can continue to provide the best possible policing service within the resources available."
(DW/JM)
The Plan sets 10 objectives, 18 performance indicators and 30 targets for the police to meet over the next year, including a commitment that fewer than 100,000 crimes are committed in 2010/2011, and reducing anti-social behavior.
The document also included a reinvigoration of the fight against drugs, out lining efforts for "frustrating and dismantling" drug supply crime gangs.
The document also included addressing hate crimes.
Speaking about targets included this year for the first time, Policing Board Chairman Sir Desmond said: "The Board has set a new target in respect of reducing the level of repeat victimisation of domestic abuse, which is an area of growing concern. There are also new targets around the new performance indicator of the percentage of time spent by Police Officers on beat and patrol duties.
"These include targets to increase the percentage of time on beat and patrol duties, and to ensure that Neighbourhood Officers work at least 80% of their duty hours on neighbourhood policing activities."
Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde, said: "As with all public services throughout Northern Ireland, we are faced with the reality of reducing resources.
"If we are to make society not only safer, but feel safer, we need to work closely with the community so that we can continue to provide the best possible policing service within the resources available."
(DW/JM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 October 2004
DPP support reinforces police work: Murphy
The new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland have been reinforced by the creation of District Policing Partnerships and enhanced by the calibre of the men and women who serve on them, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said.
DPP support reinforces police work: Murphy
The new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland have been reinforced by the creation of District Policing Partnerships and enhanced by the calibre of the men and women who serve on them, Secretary of State Paul Murphy has said.
17 December 2007
Community Policing In Focus
A newly introduced policing strategy that has just been rolled out across the whole of east Antrim may already be paying dividends. A local policing liaison group, covering the Glengormley area, has just been told of reductions in levels of reported anti social behaviour.
Community Policing In Focus
A newly introduced policing strategy that has just been rolled out across the whole of east Antrim may already be paying dividends. A local policing liaison group, covering the Glengormley area, has just been told of reductions in levels of reported anti social behaviour.
10 September 2009
Future Of Police Barracks Raised
Queries have been raised with the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) regarding the future of a former police station in east Belfast. The Mountpottinger barracks was closed last month and remains in the ownership of the Policing Board.
Future Of Police Barracks Raised
Queries have been raised with the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) regarding the future of a former police station in east Belfast. The Mountpottinger barracks was closed last month and remains in the ownership of the Policing Board.
26 March 2004
PSNI performance figures released
Newly released PSNI performance figures have revealed that although the detection rate for violent crime has increased, it is still well below the target set by the Northern Ireland Policing Board. The targets are set in the Annual Policing Plan which the Board publishes every March.
PSNI performance figures released
Newly released PSNI performance figures have revealed that although the detection rate for violent crime has increased, it is still well below the target set by the Northern Ireland Policing Board. The targets are set in the Annual Policing Plan which the Board publishes every March.
10 July 2001
NEW TARGETS ANNOUNCED FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
NORTHERN Ireland Finance Minister Mark Durkan has launched new performance targets for the Construction Service Agency, which are directly aimed at improving the efficiency of the service for all Agency customers. Construction Service, a DFP agency, provides construction related professional support to the public sector.
NEW TARGETS ANNOUNCED FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
NORTHERN Ireland Finance Minister Mark Durkan has launched new performance targets for the Construction Service Agency, which are directly aimed at improving the efficiency of the service for all Agency customers. Construction Service, a DFP agency, provides construction related professional support to the public sector.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
