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The Hallmarks Of Neighbourhood Policing

The Hallmarks of Neighbourhood Policing define our approach to neighbourhood policing. They tell you what you can expect from your local police.

There are eight Neighbourhood Policing Hallmarks.

Hallmark 1: Embedding the Right Culture

We will embed an organisational culture in which all our encounters with the public demonstrate procedural justice, reinforcing the presumption that policing is a fair, impartial and universal service.

NPT Hallmark 1

Hallmark 2: Engaging Neighbourhoods

Hallmark 2: Engaging Neighbourhoods

We will ensure neighbourhood policing is centred on effective engagement with local communities in neighbourhoods.

In this podcast two Inspectors discuss how Hallmark number two - Engaging Neighbourhoods helps build stronger relationships in their communities.

Hallmark 2: Engaging Neighbourhoods

Hallmark 3: Building Analytical Capability

Hallmark 3: Building Analytical Capability

We will ensure that we have the analytical capability necessary for problem solving and to facilitate an evidence based policing approach.

Hallmark 3: Building Analytical Capability

Hallmark 4: Solving Problems

Hallmark 4: Solving Problems

We will place problem solving and crime prevention at the core of our service, in accordance with our Crime Prevention Strategy 2025.

We will use problem solving to deal with locally identified priorities.

This approach seeks to reduce harm in our communities and demand on policing by addressing the causes and drivers of crime and anti-social behaviour.

Hallmark 4: Solving Problems

Hallmark 5: Targeting Activity

Hallmark 5: Targeting Activity

We will ensure policing activity is targeted towards the people and places with the greatest needs based on an informed assessment of threat, risk, harm and vulnerability.

Hallmark 5: Targeting Activity

Hallmark 6: Accountability

Hallmark 6: Accountability

We will make sure that initial and continuous professional development is central to each officer’s career experience, ensuring that organisational development is evidence based, progressive and in line with contemporary concepts of neighbourhood policing.

Hallmark 6: Accountability

Hallmark 7: Developing Officers and Staff

Effective neighbourhood policing requires a developed skillset which is strongly influenced by emotional awareness, communication, analytical and community development skills. 

Hallmark 7

Hallmark 8: Developing and Sharing Learning

We will identify a strategic neighbourhood policing lead, at Chief Officer level, to champion and promote the neighbourhood function across the Police Service.

Hallmark 8: Developing and Sharing Learning

The Hallmarks Of Neighbourhood Policing

The Hallmarks of Neighbourhood Policing provides a framework for consistently high-quality standards that local communities can expect from their local police. 

Here for you infographic
Here for you infographic

Our Approach to Engagement

Communities in Northern Ireland are critical to the provision of effective policing services. Improving public perceptions and increasing trust through positive public engagement can significantly increase confidence in policing activity and enhance legitimacy.

Download our 'Here for You’ Public Engagement Vision