Community Police Engagement Groups (CPEG)
CPEGs provide the structure to enable local people to consult with their local police, the police authority, key stakeholders in crime and disorder reduction (the Local Authority, Primary Care Trust, Probation Service etc.), and each other, about crime reduction and strategic policing; including consultation on the policing plan and neighbourhood policing.
What do the CPEGs do?
Community Police Engagement Groups (CPEG) encourage communication between the local police and local people. Residents have the opportunity to question Police on their policies and practices and have the police respond.
CPEG activities include community engagement with local groups and young people. Members are informed of local crime and disorder reduction and are involved in local decision making concerning the delivery of policing and community safety.
Various consultation processes are needed to capture the views of the community. To achieve a quality of consultation that can be respected by all participants CPEGs must involve:
- Community leaders and those responsible for implementing borough-based strategies.
- People with an interest in policing matters (such as neighbourhood watch co-ordinators and crime prevention panels).
- People who might be more vulnerable, including members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community, those with mental health issues, survivors of domestic violence and people from ethnic minorities.
- Young people.
- Other forums in the borough concerned with crime reduction.
If you want to know more email: wendy.crisp@met.police.uk
