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The Tilley Awards
The Tilley Awards publicise the use of problem-oriented approaches to crime reduction and what can be achieved by tackling crime in a different and more strategic way.
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What are the awards about?
The awards emphasise the skills that are often overlooked, but that have proven to have real results in terms of crime reduction and prevention. In particular, good and thoughtful problem analysis before planning a response and the evaluation of the project are recognised skills in these awards.
Eligibility
The awards are open to all UK police services and their partner agencies (excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
Scope of the award
We award three prizes (one winner and two runners up) to projects that demonstrate excellence in applying problem-oriented principles to crime and disorder.
Entries can focus on any aspect of police or partnership work including, for example:
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projects undertaken to reduce specific crime and disorder problems. In these cases judges will not simply be looking for a reduction in crime and disorder, but also for evidence of the approach being used on a consistent basis, applied to all calls for service
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work to support problem-solving at an operational level, such as, freeing up resources to focus on problem-solving, or demonstrating improvements to problem-solving working practice
Endorsement
Entries need to have the endorsement of senior representatives from all agencies involved in the projects.
2008 winners
In 2008 we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Tilley Awards. The ceremony was held on 9 September at the UK Problem Oriented Partnership Conference in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The £10,000 first prize went to the Be Safe Bolton Strategic Partnership. Safer Merton took second place and West Yorkshire Police came in third.
To see all the finalists, as well as the regional winners, or to find out more about the awards (including frequently asked questions), please visit the Tilley Awards page (new window) on the Crime Reduction website.
More information
Please visit the Crime Reduction website (new window) for further information, including lists of previous winners and assistance for those interested in entering the contest.
You can also email alex.blackwell@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk for more information about the Tilley Awards.
