Latest News (2011)
29/11/2011
State Graffiti funding round extended
The State Graffiti Fund closing date has been extended to the 25 January 2012. Local Government Authorities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $15,000 for projects that reduce the level of graffiti incidents. More...
8/11/2011
Community Safety Grants (CCTV) funding round extended
The Community Safety Fund closing date has been extended to the 15 December 2011. Local Government Authorities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $25,000 for security device programs and CCTV programs including technology supporting CCTV installations. More...
3/11/2011
Latest newsletter out now
October newsletter out now, with headlines including: Commissioner’s foreword – introducing new models for crime prevention; Problem solving policing – a step by step guide; Problem solving for bus safety; Problem solving for graffiti; Vincent Bus Accord and more.
12/09/2011
New Grant Fund opened
The inaugural Community Crime Prevention Fund round has opened (closing midday 13 October 2011). The fund combines the Indigenous; Community; and Local Government Partnership Funds, with maximum of $25,000 now available for projects addressing crime prevention priorities. The priority focus for the new fund is ‘community violence prevention’ (see ‘Issues and Initiatives’). More…
24/06/2011
Changes at Office of Crime Prevention – Stakeholder communique
WA Police have communicated outcomes of the recent review of the WA Police Strategy and Performance Directorate, resulting in changes to the Office of Crime Prevention (OCP). Most significantly, the name ‘Office of Crime Prevention’ will cease from 1 July 2011, with teams to be reallocated into two Divisions along functional lines. More… FAQs...
16/05/2011
Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards
Nominations for the 2011 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards are now open. More...
21/03/2011
Changes to OCP Grants 2011-12
OCP has advised stakeholders of changes to the grants fund structure. From 1 July 2011, three previously separate funds – the Local Government; Community; and Indigenous Partnership funds will be merged to form a single fund. More
2/03/2011
February newsletter
February newsletter out now, with headlines including: WA scoops the pool at National Awards; Alert to alcohol - Kimberley workshops; Summer burglary alert; Catching public attention (VMS trailer in Stirling); Video vandalism - CCTV units for targeted police ops and more.
Recent News (2010)
31/12/2010
December newsletter
December newsletter out now, with headlines including: Assistant Commissioner Paul Zanetti's Christmas address: progress towards a new State Crime Prevention Plan; Local partnerships for Crime Prevention; Problem solving policing; Situational vs social crime prevention; Nature vs nurture - Developmental crime prevention; Keeping it safe launch; New models for local support; Goodbye Graffiti Database (OARS); and more.
29/12/2010
Special Graffiti Grants round opened
Grants of up to $18,000 are now available for purchase of Graffiti Recording & Reporting Software, to assist local governments in collecting and storing of graffiti data. This special grant funding round will be closing at 12 noon 11 February 2011. For further information on this fund click here.
20/09/2010
September newsletter
September newsletter out now, with headlines including: Recurrrent funding announcement; Wickepin initiative; Juvenile clean-up program; Urban art successes; 'Possession of implements' legislation; New CCTV cameras; and more.
17/072010
July newsletter
July newsletter out now, with headlines including: Coolbellup case study; New DVD release; 'Legal Ink'; Theft from cars and more. More…
21/05/2010
Graffiti Management Toolkit
The Office of Crime Prevention has developed a one stop shop for graffiti management. Download our new “Graffiti Management Toolkit” for a comprehensive resource which will assist stakeholders in managing and preventing graffiti vandalism and evaluating applied interventions. Click here for more information.
13/05/2010
May newsletter
May newsletter out now, with headlines including: African cup of nations football tournament; Anti fuel theft initiative; ‘Wild’ crime prevention; Road safety program targets risk takers; and more. More…
11/05/2010
Western Australian Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Technical Advice
The Office of Crime Prevention in partnership with the State CCTV Working Group has released the Western Australia CCTV Technical Advice document. This document provides suggested technical considerations for a range of CCTV system sizes and common purposes including private use, use within small businesses and the retail sector, use within semi-public spaces such as schools, hospitals and licensed premises and CCTV use within public spaces. This document has been developed to provide advice and support to potential owners of CCTV, particularly those with little or no technical experience in the implementation or use of CCTV. More...
3/05/2010
Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards now open
Nominations for the 2010 Australian Crime & Violence Prevention Awards, recognising programs to reduce crime and violence in Australia, are now open. More...
29/04/2010
CCTV Analogue to Digital (IP) Migration Strategies
The Office of Crime Prevention in partnership with the State CCTV Working Group has released the Migration from Analogue to Digital (IP) CCTV Systems document as part of its general overview on developing strategies relating to closed circuit television (CCTV). The Migration from Analogue to Digital (IP) CCTV Systems document provides an overview of some of the relevant considerations for migrating an existing analogue system to an internet protocol (IP) based system over a controlled period of time. The strategy may also assist CCTV owners to maintain existing systems while at the same time implementing new technology that allows for future expansion. More...
24/03/2010
March newsletter
March newsletter out now, with headlines including: Police Commissioner’s address: New Directions for Crime Prevention; Community Safety Grants Fund now open; About the new Community Engagement Division. More…
New Graffiti Laws
From 1 January 2010 it will be illegal in Western Australia to sell spray paint and certain marker pens or similar implements to persons under 18 years of age because these items may be used for applying graffiti. More…
07/01/2010
The Western Australia CCTV Guidelines
The Office of Crime Prevention has released the Western Australia Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Guidelines. These Guidelines have been developed with the cooperation and consultation of the State CCTV Working Group comprising of experts from a variety of agencies. The Guidelines have been produced to assist individuals or organisations who are considering the implementation of CCTV by highlighting relevant planning and technical factors which should be considered at each step of the CCTV implementation process so that government agencies, local governments, businesses, communities and the public can implement and utilise CCTV in an effective and responsible way. More…
06/01/2010
'Research in practice' papers released
The Australian Institute of Criminology has released the latest in a series of research papers. The papers were funded by OCP to assist local crime prevention plans, and overview the available information to inform crime prevention efforts targeting four priority issues: Alcohol related crime; Antisocial behaviour; Graffiti; and Domestic violence. More…
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