| Aims and Objectives
Aim - Working in partnership with Suffolk Constabulary
to make our neighbourhoods more secure and our communities
feel safer.
Objectives
- To prevent and reduce crime in our neighbourhoods.
- To help provide reassurance to people in our communities.
- Main Activities
- To provide appropriate and up-to-date crime reduction
advice.
- To encourage members of our communities to be alert and
watchful in looking after themselves and others.
- To act as a channel of communication - passing on timely
information from the police to the community and from the
community to the police - to help prevent and detect crimes.
NW involves:
NW schemes are community initiatives which are supported
by the Police, not run by them.
The effectiveness of a scheme reflects directly the efforts
and enthusiasm of its members.
The amount and type of activities run by schemes are decided
by members. At a basic level, membership involves being aware
of what is happening in the neighbourhood, taking simple precautions
to prevent and reduce the risk of crime and being alert to
anything that is suspicious.
More active schemes may organise events to raise the awareness
of members on subjects such as security for the home and car
and property marking.
Street signs are displayed in a NW area, serving as a warning
to potential criminals that a scheme is in operation.
Most schemes have regular meetings and it is recommended
that a newsletter is produced on a regular basis to keep members
informed and involved.
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What makes a successful scheme
Success depends on a number of factors – but the most
important is commitment.
For a scheme to flourish, members must be prepared to take
an active role in their scheme and have a real desire to improve
the safety of their local community.
All members should be fully aware of the aims and objectives
of NW and the part that they can play.
Communication is important too – and members should
be aware not only of local problems – but the initiatives
and action required to solve them.
NW provides the opportunity to foster
community spirit.
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