At the beginning of February, KABSEC Training travelled to Bexley Civic Offices to deliver another successful two-day Problem Solving Course, supporting partners working at the forefront of community safety.
The course brought together a multi-agency group, including:
• 8 Metropolitan Police Officers from local Neighbourhood Teams
• 4 staff from Housing Associations
• 2 Local Authority professionals
• 1 Officer from Fire & Rescue’s Arson Reduction Team
Day one focused on problem solving theory, introducing and exploring the SARA model (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) alongside an examination of why crime and anti-social behaviour occur. This provided delegates with a structured, evidence-based framework to approach complex and recurring problems.
Day two shifted into practical, real-world application, with delegates working through live-style scenarios including:
• A residential area and town centre experiencing ongoing anti-social behaviour
• A new build housing estate facing challenges linked to the misuse of a large open public space
These exercises encouraged collaborative thinking, partnership working and creative problem solving, mirroring the realities faced by practitioners on the ground.
🤝 Looking ahead, KABSEC Training will be working closely with Bexley Council to develop a bespoke problem solving template. This will provide a consistent and practical tool that officers and partners can apply to future projects, embedding structured problem solving across the borough.
👏 A huge thanks to all delegates for their engagement and professionalism throughout the two days – a great example of partnership working in action.
