Parents should be made responsible for children's anti social behaviour
The new chair of the Humberside Police Authority has warned youngsters that anti-social behaviour and associated offences will not be tolerated
Ms Alene Branton MBE was elected in June and she became the first independent member to take the role.
On her appointment she said that she would not be following in anyone else's footsteps, preferring to make her own. Now, two months into the role, she talks about her priorities and why she believes that community involvement in policing is vital.
"The public, whether they live in the Humberside Police area, work here or visit the area, are our customers. This is why I believe that the police service needs to put customer satisfaction at the top of the agenda. To do this I think there is a need to create greater trust and better relationships with our local communities.
"We need to see more direct communication between the police and the public, so that people are aware that the police are a part of the local community too - and we need to see better links between other local services, all of which are here to serve the community.
"Policing can and does make a tangible difference to the quality of life in Humberside but in order to do this the force needs to talk to different communities, listen to what they have to say and then act upon it.
"The 'general public' is made up of individual people with different needs; they are not all victims, witnesses or perpetrators of crime. Indeed, the vast majority are law-abiding people who rely on the police to keep them safe.
"This is why I really don't believe that people should have a style of policing and local priorities imposed on them without consulting them first.
"With this in mind the Authority agreed to make up the shortfall in funding for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), to enable the Neighbourhood Policing Programme to go ahead as planned. Neighbourhood Policing Teams provide an opportunity for members of the public to be involved in defining the policing process as a positive and involved partner.
"It's important that people see positive outcomes and I intend to drive the community engagement programme to ensure that we all see the benefits from increased involvement at every level.
"Another issue that I wish to focus upon is anti-social behaviour. At every Police Authority consultation meeting this is highlighted as a cause for concern and I believe that the Authority can really make a difference.
"There has been a lot said recently about anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and alcohol related crime and I agree totally that promoting greater parental responsibility is important. I also understand that the police cannot address the problem in isolation.
"That's why the Authority is keen to look at causes, preventative measures and how it can work with partners to make a real impact. We scrutinize force performance relating to anti-social behaviour, looking closely at different types of problems in different areas to see what action is being taken and how effective it is.
"I really want to see the police take the initiative and get the message across to both young people and their parents that anti-social behaviour and 
associated offences will not be tolerated and that they will be held to account for their actions.
"We are seeing a lot of excellent initiatives, which we know do make a difference, but until communities feel that significant and sustainable progress has been made, we will not rest.
"There is a proper system of scrutiny for the police force - which is undertaken by the Police Authority - and it's important that people understand this. We are here to ensure an efficient and effective police service for the area, provide the bridge between the police and local communities and we have a key role in ensuring that there is real accountability for the decisions and actions that the police are taking.
"To see real results, I believe that we and our partners need to share ideas, listen to each other and work together effectively, to create the safer communities that are everyone's right."
"The public, whether they live in the Humberside Police area, work here or visit the area, are our customers. This is why I believe that the police service needs to put customer satisfaction at the top of the agenda. To do this I think there is a need to create greater trust and better relationships with our local communities.
"We need to see more direct communication between the police and the public, so that people are aware that the police are a part of the local community too - and we need to see better links between other local services, all of which are here to serve the community.
"Policing can and does make a tangible difference to the quality of life in Humberside but in order to do this the force needs to talk to different communities, listen to what they have to say and then act upon it.
"The 'general public' is made up of individual people with different needs; they are not all victims, witnesses or perpetrators of crime. Indeed, the vast majority are law-abiding people who rely on the police to keep them safe.
"This is why I really don't believe that people should have a style of policing and local priorities imposed on them without consulting them first.
"With this in mind the Authority agreed to make up the shortfall in funding for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), to enable the Neighbourhood Policing Programme to go ahead as planned. Neighbourhood Policing Teams provide an opportunity for members of the public to be involved in defining the policing process as a positive and involved partner.
"It's important that people see positive outcomes and I intend to drive the community engagement programme to ensure that we all see the benefits from increased involvement at every level.
"Another issue that I wish to focus upon is anti-social behaviour. At every Police Authority consultation meeting this is highlighted as a cause for concern and I believe that the Authority can really make a difference.
"There has been a lot said recently about anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and alcohol related crime and I agree totally that promoting greater parental responsibility is important. I also understand that the police cannot address the problem in isolation.
"That's why the Authority is keen to look at causes, preventative measures and how it can work with partners to make a real impact. We scrutinize force performance relating to anti-social behaviour, looking closely at different types of problems in different areas to see what action is being taken and how effective it is.
"I really want to see the police take the initiative and get the message across to both young people and their parents that anti-social behaviour and
"We are seeing a lot of excellent initiatives, which we know do make a difference, but until communities feel that significant and sustainable progress has been made, we will not rest.
"There is a proper system of scrutiny for the police force - which is undertaken by the Police Authority - and it's important that people understand this. We are here to ensure an efficient and effective police service for the area, provide the bridge between the police and local communities and we have a key role in ensuring that there is real accountability for the decisions and actions that the police are taking.
"To see real results, I believe that we and our partners need to share ideas, listen to each other and work together effectively, to create the safer communities that are everyone's right."
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