Neighbourhood Watch - Get Together with your Neighbours and Help Cut Crime

Neighbourhood Watch (NhW) is a way in which communities help themselves to stay safe. Groups of local volunteers work in partnership with the Police and the local council to;

• Distribute advice on security and safety

• Help to make sure elderly or vulnerable residents aren't targets for criminals
• Gather information to help police tackle local problems
• Alert residents when there is a particular crime problem in the area

Get Involved

To find out more contact your local liaison officer who will advise whether a scheme already exists or help you start a new one;

East Division - Alex Harrington: 01303 289083

West Division - Sophie Thring: 01622 604395
North Division - John Haddaway: 01634 792131

NhW Websites

Canterbury and District Neighbourhood Watch Association
Maidstone and District Neighbourhood Watch Association
Medway Neighbourhood Watch Association
West Kent Neighbourhood Watch Association

Country Eye

Country Eye is a partnership between the rural community, Kent Police and Neighbourhood Watch. The aim is to help reduce crime and the fear of crime by involving the community and protecting those who are most vulnerable. Membership is open to individuals, businesses or community organisations. Country Eye is administered locally across North, West and East Kent by the Volunteer Watch Liaison Officers (VWLO).

Joint Working

The Police cannot work in isolation. Country Eye promotes the sharing of information and the gathering of crime-related intelligence with key partners. These include:

• Landowners and parish councils
• Libraries and schools• River and waterway organisations
• Horse watch and wildlife organisations
• Post offices, local businesses and rural churches

PCSO John Cork

Tel: 07772 226217

Email: john.cork@kent.pnn.police.uk

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