1. Operation Tariff and Passenger Reassurance

Actions

• Passengers and rail staff can feel vulnerable when travelling and working on train services particularly at night and weekends. During these times there is more likelihood of people under the influence of alcohol also using the train, which may lead to instances of minor disorder. Another issue is football supporters who often travel in large numbers.

• We aim to create a safe environment for passengers and rail staff alike. This is not peculiar to Dundee but affects many other stations and routes on the railway.

• It is an ongoing commitment to engage with commuters and rail staff during our on train patrols.

• This high profile policing gives passengers easy access to officers where they can tell us about any issues or problems they face during their time on the rail network.

• It also allows us to target specific issues we identify on particular routes, for example disorder on trains involving football fans travelling to or returning from games. Having officers in uniform on trains also helps deter theft of passenger property.

Results/Update - May 2012

• In April we conducted train patrols between Dundee and Perth / Arbroath / Montrose/ Stonehaven / Aberdeen.

• In April officers attended rail staff team briefings to identify any issues the staff were having. The results of these briefings have been fed back into the area tasking system and will provide further focus for our on train policing efforts.

2. Level Crossing misuse

Actions

• Consultation with partners at Backtrack meetings identified that Broughty Ferry level crossing was high on the Network Rail risk register of level crossings. The problem being road vehicle user indiscipline at the crossing, with vehicles entering the crossing after the red lights and barriers had been activated to facilitate the rail traffic on the main Aberdeen to London line.
• The British Transport Policing Plan 2012/2013 which directs and drives police activity, identified level crossing safety as a force objective and we will continue to give attention to Broughty Ferry crossing, the aim being to target individuals who misuse level crossings, prompt safety and deter criminal activity.
• This will be a continual process throughout the policing year incorporating various initiatives.

Results/Update - May 2012

• During April officers have maintained a high profile presence at Broughty Ferry level crossing and there has been a notable reduction in offenders.
• During April the CCTV vehicle was deployed to Broughty Ferry.
• As we commence a new policing plan year (April 2012 to March 2013) updates regarding our activity will be posted.

Actions

• Intelligence suggests that passenger property is being stolen from trains on the East Coast main line. We will aim to reduce these thefts and detect offenders responsible by:
• Directing patrols using intelligence led policing, to be visible at key times and key locations.
• Use plain clothes officers where appropriate.
• Work in liaison with local forces to build the intelligence picture on those responsible. 
• Officers will also encourage passengers to be responsible for their luggage throughout their journey by regularly checking on it and offer crime reduction advice where necessary.

Results/Update - May 2012

• During April officers at Dundee have continued to work in partnership with their colleagues at Perth and Aberdeen following a spat of thefts on the east coast mainline between Stonehaven and Arbroath.
• Over the last month there has been a substantial drop in the number of reported thefts, however officers remain vigilant and continue to travel on this route.
• Following enquiries, an offender has been charged with 3 crimes of theft and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Actions 

• Following on from the success of the increased patrols during the Easter holiday period officers will continue patrols throughout May and beyond. These patrols will be conducted in the Arbroath, Montrose and Broughty Ferry area.
• Direct patrols using intelligence led policing to be visible at key times and key locations.
• Through use of Neighbourhood policing newsletters, BTP websites and other media sources, publicise our work and engagements within the community.

Results/Update - May 2012

• During the month of April, incorporating the Easter school holidays, officers carried out high visibility patrols in at historical hotspot locations and this resulted in only 2 reports of trespass for the whole month.