HERTSMERE BOROUGH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
 

As you are no doubt aware the main purpose of Neighbourhood Watch is to turn your street into a Caring Community and the only way to do this is to get to know your neighbours, particularly looking out for the old and vulnerable. We, as Watchers, must keep our eyes and ears open, make sure that everyone who sees anything untoward or experiences any sort of incident or crime reports it to the Police. When reporting to the Police, Watchers must state that they are part of Neighbourhood Watch and make sure that they are given a Log number. This will enable them to make enquiries at a later date. When telephoning the police, 999 should only be used when a crime is in progress. If the felons have fled, ring your local police station and hold on. Be patient, these lines are very busy but your call will be answered.

THE STRUCTURE OF BOROUGH WATCH - How it works

The Borough Watch Committee is made up of Co-ordinators and Councillors. This Committee meets bi-monthly in a house, when numbers allow, or at the Civic Offices and its function is to distribute information and literature, attend Crime Reduction Group meetings, Crime Disorder Reduction Partnership meetings and Police Authority Meetings. There is also an Association Meeting which is held quarterly at the Civic Offices to which all Area and Ward Co-ordinators are invited but is open to any Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator wishing to attend. It is The Borough Watch Committee's role to try to assist residents with the police and housing authorities, etc. and generally to keep in touch. It is also their duty to advise and consult with Ward, Area and Street Co-ordinators.