Crime is tackled most effectively when local people work together with the police and other criminal justice agencies- this is what Louise Casey, the Government Crime and Justice Advisor found when she looked at how crime could be better tackled in this country last year. The Community Crime Fighters programme was announced by the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, in September 2008. It aims to develop stronger links between crime – fighting agencies and the communities they serve. Community Crime Fighters are members of the public who are already actively involved in their communities and want to do or know more.

Community Crime Fighters training began in December 2008 and to date over 1,500 local activists have taken part in the programme. Those people coming along to the training found it very useful.

- 73% said their training was helpful in their contact with police, council anti-social behaviour team or other criminal justice organisation

- 92% said that as a result of the training they felt better prepared to play a role in helping to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area

The Community Crime Fighters training provides an opportunity to learn:

- What the Policing Pledge means locally

- The tools and powers local authorities could and should be using to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime

- The help provided to victims and witnesses of crime and anti-social behaviour

- Ways to get the best out of local crime fighting agencies

If you are interested in learning more about the above then please register to attend one of the FREE events below.

Community Crime Fighters Autumn Road Show

If you work alongside police or your council locally you may like to attend one of the Community Crime Fighters training events which are taking place this autumn. The events are FREE to attend, lunch and refreshments will be provided and help is available with travel costs if required.

Dates and locations:

South West Plymouth Tuesday 15th September

South East Brighton Tuesday 13th October

Midlands Birmingham Thursday 15th October

North East Newcastle Tuesday 3rd November

Wales Cardiff Thursday 5th November

East Cambridge Wednesday 11th November

North West Liverpool Tuesday 17th November

To book a place please call the Community Crime Fighters registration desk on 0800 197 2965. You can also book electronically at:  www.communitycrimefighters.org.uk quoting booking reference CCF02

These events are ideal for volunteers and community activists and NOT suitable for workers such as council reps, housing officers or the police. You should not book to attend if you have already attended a 1 day Community Crime Fighters event. Finally these events are open to people who are over the age of sixteen and not in full time education.

To find out more about Justice Seen Justice Done and the sort of information you will be given at the training events please copy the below link into your web browser.

Community Crime Fighter Toolkit