It is important that each member of a scheme contributes if your Watch is to be effective.

• You can passes information to the police or Coordinator.

• Inform police quickly of suspicious and criminal incidents on 999 or the non emergency number 0845 3300 247

• Keep a check on vulnerable households and newcomers.

• Identify local environmental problems and reports these to the Coordinator or directly to the local authority.

• Each scheme is a community initiative. It is supported by the police but not run by them.

• Success depends on what the members make of a scheme, but Neighbourhood Watch gives people the chance to get to know and help each other better, particularly the more vulnerable.

To find out more, contact your local Neighbourhood Watch Development Officer.