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| Neighbourhood Watch |
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| The Neighbourhood Watch scheme is a partnership where people come together to make their communities safer. It involves the Police, Community Safety departments of local authorities, other voluntary organisations and, above all, individuals and families who want to make their neighbourhoods better places to live. It aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce the fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents to the police and by fostering a community spirit. |
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| The Hargrave Neighbourhood Watch scheme is coordinated and managed by Mick Herd (mick_herd@btconnect.com) |
The role of a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator is to set up and maintain a Neighbourhood Watch scheme within a specific neighbourhood or area. They will need to be in contact with the crime prevention co-ordinator at their nearest police station who will help clarify what is involved and the initial steps to take. Whilst each crime prevention co-ordinator may develop specific procedures, the following are suggested as the main duties which co-ordinators will need to manage.
- Encourage vigilance amongst scheme members and actively encourage the early reporting of suspicious incidents to the police.
- Receive crime information from the Neighbourhood Watch Ringmaster messaging system, direct telephone contact or by e-mail and distribute these messages to scheme members.
- Encourage scheme members to be aware of and put into practice crime prevention measures, such as property marking and security devices.
- Keep a check on vulnerable households and provide advice to members about dealing with callers at the door.
- Circulate newsletters and other relevant information to scheme members.
- Welcome newcomers to the neighbourhood and invite them to be part of the scheme.
- Supply each scheme member with Neighbourhood Watch and crime prevention literature, such as Neighbourhood Watch window stickers and incident report cards.
These are the main tasks which would be expected of a co-ordinator, tasks will vary according to the needs of each individual neighbourhood.
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Incidents
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| email updates containing information from Northamptonshire Police regarding local incidents can be downloaded below for information and guidance. |
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| 1. An incident which occurred between 01/07/08 at 22:30 and 02/07/08 at 07:30 in 'The Avenue', Stanwick read more... |
2. Please be aware- Catalytic Converters are high on the criminals list at the moment read more... |
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| Resources to Download |
Crime and Justice
Crime reduction basics
crime statistics Jul-Sept 07
Environment
Protecting your home from fire
General
Bogus callers
Bogus callers - advice for careers
Elder abuse booklet
Holidays ID Theft
Not In My Neighbourhood Toolkit
Tackling distraction burglary
Trick or Treat poster
Vehicle security
Water Board Bogus Caller leaflet
Government - Local and National
Contact your MP
Home and Community
Acceptable use of force
Good Neighbours |
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