What is a community trigger?
A community trigger, also known as an anti-social behaviour case review, allows local agencies to review how they have responded to your reports and consider whether any further action can be taken.
The community trigger can only be used for issues related to anti-social behaviour.
When can you request a community trigger?
To qualify, you must meet both of the following conditions:
- The anti-social behaviour must have been reported within one month of it happening.
- Your community trigger request must be made within six months of your first report.
The community trigger is intended for situations where anti-social behaviour has been reported repeatedly and you believe the response has been inadequate or no action has been taken.
Examples
Individual reports
You have reported anti-social behaviour, such as harassment, intimidation, or behaviour causing alarm or distress, three times within the last six months.
You feel that either:
- No action has been taken, or
- The action taken has not resolved the problem.
Community or group reports
Five or more people in the same area have separately reported similar anti-social behaviour and feel that the response has been inadequate.
One person can submit the community trigger request on behalf of the group, provided they have the agreement of everyone involved.
What happens after a community trigger is accepted?
If the community trigger criteria are met, the relevant agencies will:
- Share information about the case.
- Review the actions already taken.
- Consider whether any additional action is needed.
- Provide a response explaining the outcome of the review.
How to request a community trigger
To activate the community trigger process, contact Hampshire Constabulary on the non-emergency number: 101.