tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18075329135042706422011-12-03T06:37:48.577ZThis blog follows my progress in the SE19 Dispersal Zone. Dispersal Zones are established by the police at sites of persistent anti-social behaviour with the aim of reducing feelings of alarm, intimidation and harassment. A Dispersal Zone can be as small as a phone box or as large as a local authority area.tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07688425571811644598noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807532913504270642.post-38526044435393952692007-06-08T14:19:00.000Z2008-01-11T21:53:17.702Z

Buntings mark the end of the Dispersal Zone and residents' views along Waldegrave Rd, SE19. A White flag for everyone wanting to make a change to the conditions of the Dispersal Zone. Red flags represent the people that wanted to the zone to end. Black flags are for those that wanted to see the Dispersal Zone continue as is.....video footage

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Wishing to engage with the "silent majority" of residents in and around the Dispersal Zone, I set-up a table and chairs and plenty of informative literature in various locations around the zone. Some locations were more effective than others in terms of footfall but wherever we set-up we had plenty of interest and genuine support for what I was doing. I collected the views of almost 50 locals on

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The following is not strictly part of my project but i'm posting here as an interesting aside as it does provide an insight into the environment of the DZ here in SE19. Last week I had an idea to make a short film about a CCTV camera. I thought i'd nip up the zone and get some footage of the large CCTV camera - a cause of much speculation among local residents.I set-up outside a closed shop next

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To see a short exert from the poll click here13 flats took part in my Intercom Poll to find out residents views at the end of the 1st 6 months of the Dispersal Zone. (DZs are set for a maximum period of 6 months - at the end of that time they can be renewed - without consultation). The majority of residents were in favour of the Zone continuing but with changes to the implementation such as

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blocks have a functioning intercom system and could be seen as the commuication infrastructure of the estate. Could it be used for an intervention?

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Two peeps in the street are defined as a "group", targets to be dispersed.See the Dispersal Dance clip

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It's been quite difficult documenting my conversations with and the opinions of young people in the area. They are wary of me as a represntative of authority and are always checking i'm not CID and don't want me to record what they say! This has been a shame because of all the groups i've been working with the youth have provided the most brilliant and surprising expression of their environment…

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I'm collecting pictures of these crime signs now as I go along. This one, not in a Dispersal Zone, is in Grove Rd, Mile End. No mention of the scary 'others' who might steal your phone, a be streetwise reminder.Grove Rd, Mile EndI'm finding Crime signs in some suprising places. Like this notice in the cafeteria at Southwark Cathedral. Could this be a candidate for a Dispersal Zone?Cafeteria,

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And so the Design Interactions Interim Show came to an end yesterday. 2 days to put up, 3 minutes to take down!The show seemed to go down well, taking quite a few people/groups round the show on various days I appreciated the diversity of the issues/approaches covered by Design Interactions - there was something to interest everyone!Personally speaking I was glad to get something up that looked

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I'd like to keep track of decreases/increases in crime in the dispersal zone. Looks like there was an attempted armed robbery of Tesco express on Sunday. This is a criminal offense and not covered/addressed by the Dispersal Zone.And a closer look at that crime scene board....

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I've been looking at other dispersal zones in London. I guestimate there to be 100s of dispersal zones in London, i'm working on giving a more concrete figure in the very near future - this information is difficult to get hold of!The approaches to implementation within the 33 London boroughs are broadly similiar - minimal consultation and awareness-raising), but there are two note-worthy London

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Home-made cards placed along the edge of the dispersal zone mark the boundary.

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Although the Dispersal Zone boundary is not visibly marked - police signage has been added along some of the edegs of the zone, warning of criminals in the area and warning would-be burglars.

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centre of the dispersal zone centre of the dispersal zone sketches of the dispersal zone

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A diary of a shift with the Police Community Support Officers (PCSOsWed 15th November – 2-10pm Shiftxxxxx Police Station – Safer Neighbourhoods Team2pm BriefingMeet at station for overview on role of Safer Neighbourhood team. After a quick tour of the station I was allowed to join the briefing, first priority of the day is to distribute leaflets in the xxxxx area inviting residents to a police

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