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I wanted to provide you an update regarding Personal theft (e.g. pick pocketing, no violence used), which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Crime prevention is at its best when the community works together, and that’s exactly what this project has been about.
Earlier this year, officers from Kingston Town Centre Team partnered with talented Media students from Kingston College, giving them a real-life client brief as part of their course. After walking the town centre, visiting theft hotspots, reviewing local crime data and seeing CCTV footage of offences, the students were challenged to create engaging digital crime prevention messages aimed at reducing theft and keeping people safe.
The students responded with creativity, professionalism and enthusiasm, producing a series of animated crime prevention videos that encourage people to protect their belongings, stay alert and reduce their chances of becoming victims of crime.
Today marked the finale of the project. While officers were out in Kingston town centre speaking to members of the public and offering practical crime prevention advice, the students’ animations were displayed on the Metropolitan Police engagement vehicle for everyone to see. Combining face-to-face conversations with eye-catching digital messaging allowed us to reach hundreds of people with simple advice that can make a real difference.
A huge thank you to the students and staff at Kingston College for their hard work and creativity. It has been a fantastic example of policing and education working together to benefit the local community.
We’re already looking forward to developing the next project together.
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