A national search
for the most innovative crime fighting projects has been launched
today by Crime Prevention Minister, James Brokenshire.
The Tilley Awards, now in their thirteenth year, recognise crime
fighting projects where police, community safety groups and the
public work together to tackle problems identified by their local
communities. There is a £2,000 prize for the winning project.
Minister for Crime Prevention James Brokenshire said:
"The Tilley Awards are recognised across the world for
highlighting the very best of British crime fighting.
"They show that when police, councils, charities and the
public work together they can make the real, positive changes
local communities want to see.
"Finalists last year included countless great examples
of what can be achieved when communities are empowered to come up
with local solutions to local problems - I look forward to seeing
this year's entries."
Projects designed to tackle anti-social behaviour, violence
against women and girls, burglary, drug and alcohol related crime,
criminal damage and arson have until 13 June 2011 to submit their
entries. Projects that have used community activism,
'designing out' crime techniques, have been led
by non-police agencies and projects that have tackled seasonal
crime, must submit entries by 5 September 2011.
All entries must demonstrate that they have adopted a real
partnership approach involving both the local community and key
agencies. More than 110 projects entered last year's
competition. The winner, Operation Uncanny, led to the closure of
25 brothels and crack houses and lower levels of prostitution in Northampton.
For more information on how to enter visit:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/partnerships/tilley-awards/
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NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The Tilley Awards were set up in 1999 and are named after
Professor Nick Tilley, who has carried out considerable work in
the UK, often commissioned by the Home Office, to develop
problem-oriented policing. The awards are funded by the Home
Office to encourage and spread best practice in crime fighting
approaches across England and Wales.
2. A series of regional road shows will be run to support those
wishing to enter. A summary of last year's finalists and
details on how to enter this year's awards can be found
at:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/partnerships/tilley-awards/
3. Projects entering into the Tilley Awards are expected to
provide at least one
year's worth of data to
demonstrate that they have had a sustained impact
on the
problem that they were addressing.
4. For more information ring the Home Office Press Office.
Contacts:
Home Office Press Office
Phone: 020 7035 3535
NDS.HO@coi.gsi.gov.uk