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Appendix A: One-to-one interview and focus group Topic Guide
12 Month Evaluation of the FPN Pilot in Tayside Police Force Area
Topic Guide
The general areas of discussion are outlined below with some questions. These questions are intended to help generate discussion, and allow you the opportunity to describe your impressions and experiences. Please try to respond to all the questions, but if there are other things you think should be mentioned, please do so.
Prior Perceptions of FPNs
Before the introduction of the FPN pilot, did you think there was a need for a new approach to ASB?
Why?
Before the introduction of the FPN pilot, what benefits did you expect?
Before the introduction of the FPN pilot, what problems did you expect?
Were you initially in favour of the introduction of FPNs?
Why?
Review of FPN Experience
Do you think that FPNs have had an effect on ASB over the course of the pilot?
What has been the effect of the pilot on your operational practices?
In terms of:
Training
Discretional responsibility
Workload
Change in working practice
Financial costs/benefits to organisation
Other
Has it had an impact on your working relationship with other organisations/individuals?
How has your experience of the FPN pilot altered your initial response?
Problems/resolution /benefits
Has the introduction of FPNs been of overall benefit to your organisation?
Implications
Do you think that FPNs will have an effect on ASB in the long-term?
How could the system be improved?
In terms of:
Training
Addressing ASB
Proportionality i.e. the range of fines
Targetting the right people
The list of offences
Longer term implications for you/your organisation
Other
Are there areas where some aspects wouldn't work e.g. urban/rural differences?
In what ways could the introduction in other areas be facilitated?
Interviews/Focus groups will be tape recorded for analysis. You will be requested to provide permission for the use of quotes. If, at the end of the meeting, you wish certain sections to remain anonymous or confidential then a note to that effect will be made and it will be treated accordingly.
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