policing 2.0
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NPIA conference in Coventry - presentation on how the police can work with hyperlocal communtiy websitesTRANSCRIPT
William Perrin TAL
Policing 2.0Connecting with the grass roots through hyperlocal sites
NPIA Coventry22 October 2009
William Perrin - [email protected] Getgood – [email protected] About Local (West Midlands) Ltdhttp://talkaboutlocal.org
www.kingscrossenvironment.comover 700 articlesFour volunteer writers – aged 40-65Small number of authorsCampaigns, information, wildlife, events etc
•Cemex campaign – long running anti social plant operations•Videos of noise pollution in YouTube – unarguable prima facie case•Send links to CEMEX CEO UKMEA and Council noise officers•Successful resolution – plant restructured
www.digbeth.orgDigbeth gritty industrial area of South B’hamArts, events, positive storiesDigbeth is Good redefined image of Digbeth on lineCosts - £10/monthWordpress blog
Stoke-on-Trent www.pitsnpots.co.ukCampaigning, challenging styleReflects local frustration at political scene3 writers, 28,000 comments on local politicsWordpress site£20 a month
www.harringayonline.comNearly 2,000 membersGreen LanesChatty informal feelWide range of local issues£15 month
www.sheffieldforum.co.ukdiscussion forum3.7 million posts 85,000 registered usersPopulation Sheffield 450,000
www.parwich.orgFour or more writersVillage life – popn. 500400 views a day£10 per monthWordpress.com site
• You can hire us work with your specific community nationwide
• Community sites in over 150 places across England
• Engage 3,000 people• Give people confidence and
support to create local sites using free tools
• Online support network and website
• Funded by Channel4, Screen West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands
http://Kingtonblackboard.orgUK online centre – Marches Access PointStarted August 2009 with TALRural town life and newsWordpress site
http://W14london.ning.comDeprived area of West LondonStarted August 2009 – with TAL and local NDCLocal discussion and informationOver 100 members alreadyNing.com site – cost £zero
Topical appeal yesterday for event today
Reaches 125 people almost instantly at no cost
Highgate – deprived area of Birmingham
Nicky ran TAL session on Monday
Entire Safer Neighbourhood Team attended
Residents involved in website also on Safer Neighbourhoods Panel
Action at own initiative to drive people to meetings through info on website
Simple scan-in of murder flyer that came through door within minutes of receiptWould have been nice to have electronic copy instead...
Juvenile skip arson that could have been multi-fatalLocal source comes to website, which he trusts
Residents-led action to warn others direct, not via policePrivate CCTV footage from building manager
Happy to help with consultations Local sites translate in English and ensure they are locally relevant(this example planning)
• Find local sites & subscribe• ask around or try www.groupsnearyou.com
• Engage with people on local sites• e.g. comment on them, email the site owner, send them stuff
• Don’t be too stiff – like a cup of tea not formal dinner
• Expect to receive as well as broadcast
• At least treat as any other bulletin board, leaflet drop or outlet
• If you have high rank – give blanket permission
• Expect some things to go wrong but more go right
Top tips for police and local sites
William Perrin TAL
If your force wants help to create local websites for your community(ies) contact us at talk about local.
[email protected]@talkaboutlocal.orgTalk About Local (West Midlands) Ltdhttp://talkaboutlocal.org