1. How much work is
there in running a scheme?
Ans: As much or as little as you want
to put into it. Some Co-ordinators produce their own
local newletters and run local fund rasing events,
while others do not have sufficient time to do as
much as this.
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2. What is the first
point of contact when a member sees anything suspicious?
Ans: It depends on
the urgency of the situation. For an actual crime
being committed always call 999. For non-emegency
situations the police should be contacted on 0845 60
60 999. If you don't feel it is worthwhile contacting
the police you should at least report it to your
scheme Co-ordinator so that he/she can collate any
similar happenings.
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3. What are the
benefits of being in a scheme?
Ans:
Most people
feel more secure in the knowledge that their
neighbours are keeping an eye on other
properties than their own.
They know that
the criminal is more likely to choose a non
Neighbourhood watch area to do his/her
mis-deeds.
They know that
some insurance companies give discounts to
registered scheme members.
They get to
know their neighbours through their
membership and often this leads to caring for
the whole general area, steets, open spaces
etc., and not just for each other's houses.
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4. What
is the Role of a Scheme Co-ordinator?
Ans:
To serve as a
liaison person between your neighbours and
the local Police.
To encourage
full participation in your scheme amongst the
residents.
To welcome new
residents and introduce them into the scheme.
To pass onto
the members information received from the
Police concerning suspicious
incidents/persons/burglaries in the area.
To encourage
all memebrs to ring the Police and report
suspicious incidents/persons which may
require Police attention.
To circulate
the newsletter.
To organise and
attend own Neighbourhood Watch
Meetings/Social Functions.
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