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| Equality and Diversity - Age |
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This strand of diversity is unique in that all of us are included irrespective of anything else. However certain age groups can be
vulnerable to specific issues and trends. As such Tayside Police continually review service provision to the Tayside community and our
own staff.
The most vulnerable group, whether as being involved in a crime, or as being a victim, are males aged between 16-25. The most vulnerable victim of doorstep crimes are females aged between 79 and 81. However, Tayside Police, whilst acknowledging that fear of crime is greater than the reality, accept that the fear experienced by an individual is that person's own perception and is therefore valid. We know that increasing age can bring challenges due to location of residence, access to transport and physical, mental and sensory disabilities, which may make it harder to access our services. Each of these issues or the combination of a number of factors may lead to increased vulnerability to victimisation. Bogus Callers/Doorstep Crime is closely monitored and Tayside Police is working with partners and Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) in response to this crime type. Tayside Police adopted the ACPOS Youth Strategy which was launched in 2004 and is currently monitoring that activity against the Strategy. • Download the ACPOS Youth Strategy (PDF) 
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