Social capital and co-location: A case study of policing anti-social behaviour

Abstract

Existing evidence suggests that co-location may be emerging as a preferred model of multi-agency working between the police and a range of partner agencies, yet there is limited evidence available regarding the benefits and challenges of this specific type of initiative. This article draws on an evaluation case study of co-location between the police and a local authority established to improve responses to victims of anti-social behaviour. Co-located officers reported a range of benefits arising from the new arrangements, and there was evidence of deep learning within and across teams. However, by including the experiences of those working outside the co-location more significant challenges became apparent, relating to ongoing relationships between officers and the wider force that we are unaware of from previous research. It is suggested that senior management should pay attention to managing changing relationships that occur in co-location to preserve existing social capital whilst exploiting opportunities arising from newly formed connections.

The Impact of Fake News on Traveling and Antisocial Behavior in Online Communities: Overview

“…Internal and external factors are also important factors that influence the development of antisocial behavior. Among the internal ones [36,37], we can include the influence of the psychological state, mainly in the age of the adolescent [38], or include external influence, which includes the social status of the individual in the social structure of society [39,40].…”

“…Today, when the popularity of social networks continues to grow, the age structure [42] of potential perpetrators of antisocial acts [39] is also an important influence on development. Research has generally estimated correlations between age and the tendency to believe and act on fake news.…”