Embracing Difference 2012

Police Authority Statutory dutyThere are certain regulations for community engagement that

police authorities must meet.‘In making or reviewing arrangements for obtaining the views of

people in its police area about matters concerning the policing of the area, each Police Authority shall’……

Obtain the views of a wide range of people, including:• Those who are aged under 21 or over 65;• Business and Voluntary Sectors• People from diverse backgrounds and sectors of society,

including those of disadvantaged socio-economic status and from groups that are perceived by them as hard to reach

Embracing Difference 2012

Strands of diversity we consulted throughout 2012 included:

- Age - Race- Gender- Sexual orientation- Faith- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender)

How we consulted the public….

Methods we used included:- Questionnaires- Focus groups- Social media (Twitter and Facebook)- Large scale community events - Longitudinal study in secondary schools- The Beat consultation group http://

www.gmpa.gov.uk/thebeat

AGEYoung people - We visited colleges in each of the 10

Districts of Greater Manchester to consult peopleunder 25.

Old people - We went to groups, day centres and

residential homes to consult people over 60

Intergenerational -Together with the Princes Trust we alsodelivered events bringing young and older people together!Of all the questionnaires completed 27% were from under 25’s

and 25% were from over 55’s

GenderWe attended National Women’s Day events in bothManchester and Trafford

We also held focus groups with over 190 participantsand attended numerous events across the whole of Greater Manchester

The total number of questionnaires showed that 62% werecompleted by women and 34% by men. 1.5% stated that their

gender identity was different from the gender they wereassigned at birth

Disability We consulted various organisations representing all strands of

disabilities including both Learning and Physical

We also held focus groups with disability groups to discuss issues

regarding policing, over 170 participants took part in these all of whom described themselves as having a disability

Of the questionnaires completed, 14% described themselves as having a

disability

Race Race featured in all our events however we also attended many

events which focused on Race including Chinese new Year

Celebrations and the Manchester Caribbean carnival

We also held focus groups with members of

the Irish community, BEING ME (Lesbian and

Gay Black and Minority Ethnic), Refugee &

Asylum seekers and African Caribbean communities

to name but a few!

Of the questionnaires completed 60% of respondents defined themselves as White British, 5% as Asian Pakistani and 5% as Asian Indian

Faith We worked in partnership with various faith organisations todeliver multi faith events celebrating a prominent date fromwithin the five main faith calendars.

Over 800 people from different faith communities across Greater Manchester came together to celebrate cultural diversity and to learn about the significance ofthe various festivals including Diwali, Hanukkah, Easter, Vaisakhi and Ramadan.

Of the questionnaires completed, the top 3 respondentswere Christian (45%), No religion (26%) and Muslim (10%)

Sexual Orientation During 2012 we consulted individuals, communities and organisations

representing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

We also carried out focus group consultation sessions to discuss

Issues regarding policing with groups across Greater Manchester.

A total of 69 people took part all of who identified as lesbian,

gay or bisexual (LGB)

Of the questionnaires completed 8% stated their sexual orientation as Gay.

Of these, 2% were Bisexual, 3% Gay men, 3% Gay women/Lesbian, 78% were Straight/Heterosexual and 1% described themselves as ‘Other’.

Consultation findings Overview

We have consulted over 4000 people since

January 2012 using:

Questionnaires – both online and face to face

Focus groups

Social Media

The BEAT consultation group

Top 3 Problems

We asked what the crime and disorder issues are you facing in

your local area, the top 3 stated were…

Top 3 Problems 1st Anti-social behaviour

2nd Burglary 3rd Drug dealers

Top 3 Policing Priorities

When asked what people’s policing priorities were, the top 3

mentioned were….

Top 3 Priorities

1st Detecting crime and arresting offenders 2nd More officers in the community 3rd Responding to emergency calls

Victims of crime…

How many of you said you had been a victim of crime in the last

12 months...

Victims who had contacted the police were asked whether they agreed with this statement….

When I contacted the police, their services were accessible…

Victims who had contacted the police were asked whether they agreed with this statement….

When I contacted the police they made me feel reassured….

Victims who had contacted the police were asked whether they agreed with this statement….

When I contacted the police they took the matter seriously…

Victims who had contacted the police were asked whether they agreed with this statement….

When I contacted the police they treated me fairly….

Victims who had contacted the police were asked whether they agreed with this statement….When I contacted the police they appeared to be interested in

what I told them….

Victims who had contacted the police were asked whether they agreed with this statement….Information from the Police was provided quickly….

Consultation findings

A full report of our consultation findings will be produced andpublished on our website in the next few weeks.

If you would like a copy of the report emailing or posting to youplease contact us on info@gmpa.gov.uk and we will send one

out to you.