Home Office Crime prevention advice
Valuable crime prevention advice and Neighbourhood Watch information from the Home Office.
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Ringmaster crime alert system scrapped in South Nottinghamshire
East Midlands
Tuesday 9 March 2010
SPENDING cuts have spelled the end of a system that alerts more than 3,000 people about crime in South Notts. Ringmaster will end in Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling at the end of the month.
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Neighbours in Wokingham to meet over trouble hotspot
South East
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Neighbours concerned about gangs gathering at the disused pavilion at Bigshotte Park in Wokingham have called for the structure to be pulled down.
The meeting, at Hatch Ride School on Wednesday, March 17, from 7.30pm, has been arranged by Councillor Angus Ross, Wokingham Borough Council member for Wokingham Without, and the newly-formed local Neighbourhood Watch group.
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Leicestershire Constabulary Consultation Priority Setting Survey
East Midlands
Tuesday 9 March 2010
In order to tackle local concerns Leicestershire Constabulary want to know what matters most to you in the area where you live or work/visit. You can help shape local priorities by completing this short questionnaire.
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Leicestershire Constabulary backs national Distraction Burglary campaign
East Midlands
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Leicestershire Constabulary is backing Operation Liberal’s national public awareness campaign against distraction burglars called ‘Not Sure?…Don’t Open The Door.’
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Only 7 days left to complete this Grassroots Consulation
National
Saturday 6 March 2010
Tribal has been commissioned to deliver a feasibility study that considers the case for a national communication system that can be used by Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch schemes and their partners. They need to understand from grassroot members how they currently communicate with each other and partners and what they want from such a system in the future.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH WOODFORD: A chat with the Neighbourhood Watch
East of England
Saturday 6 March 2010
NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch was designed to get residents more closely involved in the fight against crime in their area - but one South Woodford group has taken its remit a little bit further since it was founded four years ago.
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Horse Watch takes off in Somerset
South West
Saturday 6 March 2010
AN initiative to protect horses and combat the theft of equine gear is coming to the Wellington area – thanks to an Exmoor policeman taking his work home.
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Waltham Abbey Community Links Working Group hopes to restore civic pride
East of England
Saturday 6 March 2010
Among items on the group's agenda are the reintroduction of lollipop men and women to danger roads, the creation of a Neighbourhood Watch, and the provision of community transport to help the elderly on day trips.
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West Yorkshire celebrates 25 years of Neighbourhood Watch
Yorkshire and Humberside
Saturday 6 March 2010
West Yorkshire’s new crime-fighting mascot will be coming to a street near you.
To mark the 25th anniversary of West Yorkshire’s Neighbourhood Watch,
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National Personal Safety Day 2010
National
Saturday 6 March 2010
National Personal Safety Day is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of common sense, practical solutions that everyone can use to help avoid violence and aggression in today’s society. It’s about helping people live safer, more confident lives.
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Personal Safety quizes for Schools
National
Saturday 6 March 2010
Doing one of these personal safety quizzes will let you know whether you are taking the right precautions in your daily life and, if not, advise you on what you could be doing.
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Personal Safety MOT (adults)
National
Saturday 6 March 2010
This quiz covers a wide range of personal safety issues and will enable those who take part to assess if they are as aware of their personal safety as they should be – and, if not, what they can do to improve this situation.
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Suffolk Police Warn Public To Beware Of Distraction Burglars
East of England
Friday 5 March 2010
Suffolk Constabulary is supporting Operation Liberal’s national distraction burglary awareness campaign, launching on Friday 5th March 2010.
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Safe and Confident Neighbourhoods Strategy supports Neighbourhood Watch
National
Tuesday 2 March 2010
On the day that the Prime Minister set out his vision for how the government will step up the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour, the Home Secretary has announced new measures to ensure that police and local services work together to tackle antisocial behaviour, boost local confidence and keep neighbourhoods safe.
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Local Crime Mapping
National
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Local survey data on public confidence is available for the first time today and can be found at on on the Local Crime Mapping website.
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Eaglesfield Park Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
London
Monday 1 March 2010
This website services the safety, security and community needs of residents in the Shooters Hill Ward, London
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Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network Conference A Great Success
London
Monday 1 March 2010
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators from London and the South East of England attended the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) Conference on 13 February.
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Bobby turns to Twitter to reduce crime
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 1 March 2010
A policeman has turned to social networking site Twitter to fight crime - sending out tweets on his beat.
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Designing more secure mobile phones
National
Monday 1 March 2010
The Design Out Crime project is developing innovations in technology, services and product design which help make mobile phones more crime-proof.
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iPhone 'App' could be curse of estate agents
National
Monday 22 February 2010
Anyone with an Apple iPhone or Android phone can download the free App, called ASBOrometer, to find out just how troublesome their area is. It uses official Home Office data, abd shows how many Acceptable Behaviour Contract orders have been issued in each quarter from the beginning of 2007
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Lovecleanstreets helps clean up London
London
Monday 22 February 2010
Londoners are now able to alert council clean-up teams to environmental blackspots throughout London using their smartphones or their existing accounts to websites like Twitter, Facebook etc.
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Government minister praises 'micro-beat' policing
North West
Monday 22 February 2010
An intensive method of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour based on 'micro-beats' of just three streets has been paised by Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson this week.
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New Drive to Stop Bogus Charity Collectors Costing Charities Millions
National
Monday 22 February 2010
The Association of Charity Shops estimates that between £2.5 and £3 million is lost to charities through theft and people mistakenly giving unwanted clothing to commercial companies in the belief that they are giving to charity.
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Grant Funding in the Harborough District
East Midlands
Sunday 21 February 2010
The Home Office have awarded a grant of £20,000 through their National Support Framework (Engaged Communities Hallmark) to be administered by Harborough District Neighbourhood Watch, this project is being supported by the Harborough District Community Safety Partnership.
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Become a Scambuster!
National
Sunday 21 February 2010
Between the 1-26 February 2010, Scamnesty bins will be placed around the countryin public places so you can bin those pesky scam letters you have received in the post.
As well as letters and mailers some scammers send emails, text messages or will call you
at your home.
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Elderly on Leicester estate to be made secure against burglary
East Midlands
Sunday 21 February 2010
Elderly people living on an estate will get security improvements to help prevent distraction burglaries.
Police and council officers will visit up to 300 homes in Eyres Monsell, Leicester, to carry out checks and install crime prevention devices.
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Free Training from Age UK for Watch members.
National
Thursday 18 February 2010
In conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch, Age Concern and Help the Aged is delivering a programme of free training to enable Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators to identify and help the most vulnerable older people in communities.
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Community Speedwatch launches in Westleton
East of England
Thursday 18 February 2010
Suffolk’s Community Speed Watch initiative is enjoying continued success as the scheme launches in Westleton in Saxmundham this month.
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National Neighbourhood Watch Peer Visiting Programme 2010
National
Sunday 14 February 2010
Across England and Wales, local Neighbourhood and Home Watch groups are coming up with solutions for their community’s problems. Some stick to tried-and-tested action, because they know that it’s working for them. Others are trying out new activities, successfully reaching new people and building their community.
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Good practice examples needed for new publication
National
Sunday 14 February 2010
We need your help! Do you know of examples of joint working between community groups and activists, and local councillors?
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Tackling Anti Social Behaviour - Training Events
National
Sunday 14 February 2010
"Do you want to know more about who you can contact to deal with anti social behaviour problems and the powers available to deal with them?"
As a local citizen, this event will give you the opportunity to learn more about what can be done about anti-social behaviour; what you can expect from your local council, police force and other agencies and how you can work with them to solve problems in your neighbourhood. This will also be an opportunity to hear at first hand about other people's experiences.
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Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers in Leicester City
East Midlands
Sunday 14 February 2010
Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers.
Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10. In each case two men gained access to the home by pretending to be police officers.
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Leicestershire Police - Ebay site selling proceeds of Crime
National
Sunday 14 February 2010
Leicestershire Constabulary are the first Constabulary to sell items recovered from the proceeds of crime on ebay.
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Tributes following the death of Bill Dredge
East Midlands
Tuesday 9 February 2010
The NHWN are saddened to announce the death of Bill Dredge, former County representative for Northamptonshire and co founder of the East Midlands Regional Forum.
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Crimestoppers distraction burglary campaign- 10 most wanted
National
Monday 8 February 2010
The crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, is today launching a list of 10 ‘Most Wanted’ people sought in connection with distraction burglaries.
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Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch funds Distraction Burglary target hardening in Eyres Monsell
East Midlands
Monday 8 February 2010
This is an operational target hardening project to address criminal activity in the area. £40,000 of government funding has been spent on this project which was granted as a result of a bid put together by Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association.
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No Cold Calling Zones in Leicestershire.
East Midlands
Saturday 6 February 2010
Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service and Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators have developed good and successful partnerships in setting up No Cold Calling Zones since 2006. To date, we have 442 zones in Leicestershire.
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Listening Campaign Aims To Improve Policing
West Midlands
Thursday 4 February 2010
A region-wide Listening Campaign by the West Midlands Police Authority to encourage everyone to let their views be heard on the future approach to policing is gathering momentum.
Derek Webley, Chair of West Midlands Police Authority, is keen to listen to the public’s views to help shape policing in the best way possible.
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New powers to tackle teen drinking come into force
National
Sunday 31 January 2010
New powers to tackle underage drinking, including making it easier for police to confiscate alcohol, move on groups of teenagers causing trouble and stop retailers selling to underage children come into effect from 29th January.
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Wiltshire Police seek new Neighbourhood Watch members in Salisbury
South East
Sunday 31 January 2010
The Salisbury City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking for new recruits for the local Neighbourhood Watch Schemes.
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Meet other Neighbourhood Watch groups. Join our visiting programme.
National
Sunday 31 January 2010
Would you like to visit another Neighbourhood and Home Watch group, to find out what works for them and to share what works for you? Would you like talk about different ways to tackle common problems over a cup of tea?
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Report a problem with your road or street to your council
National
Sunday 31 January 2010
To report a pothole you first need to identify the appropriate local authority.
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Find out about your neighbourhood
National
Sunday 31 January 2010
Find out about local areas across the UK including population, diversity of religion, employment and crime figures.
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Neighbourhood Watch Drop-in Centre in urgent need of funds
Wales
Sunday 31 January 2010
The Neighbourhood Watch Drop In Centre, based on Market Street in Llandudno, is in urgent need of assistance to help cover the costs of running the essential community resource.
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Police Coordinate Four-Force Crackdown on Acquisitive Crime and ASB
East Midlands
Sunday 31 January 2010
Last night, Leicestershire Constabulary combined the strength of four police Forces in a countywide crackdown on serious acquisitive crime and anti social behaviour (ASB). Over 200 officers were involved in the latest phase of Operation Consequence designed to patrol known ASB hotspots and areas hardest hit by serious acquisitive crime such as robbery, burglary and vehicle crime.
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Young people in London to get national identity cards
London
Sunday 31 January 2010
Young people aged 16 to 24 who live in London will be able to apply for a national identity card from 8 February, it was announced on 25th January.
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'Sarah's Law' sex offender alert scheme may be expanded
National
Monday 25 January 2010
Parents across England and Wales could be told about sex offenders who may come into contact with their children.
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Crime down 8% in last year says British Crime Survey
National
Monday 25 January 2010
There was an 8% drop in crime recorded by the police in the 12 months to September. Despite the recession there were falls in burglary, robbery and violence according to the quarterly British Crme Survey
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Appeal to find bogus police officers
National
Sunday 24 January 2010
Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary have released the images of two men they are trying to trace in connection with a burglary in the city of Leicester.
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Two new Neighbourhood Watch groups this week in Redbridge
London
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Two new Neighbourhood Watch groups will be launched to give residents greater input into the area
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Herts County Councillor supports Neighbourhood Watch DVD
East of England
Wednesday 20 January 2010
A Hertfordshire County Councillor has given Three Rivers District Neighbourhood Watch Association £400 to make a DVD
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Concerned residents hold Neighbourhood Watch meeting in Wanstead
East of England
Wednesday 20 January 2010
CONCERNED residents will have the chance to discuss problems affecting their part of the borough at an upcoming meeting.
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Announcing the first national handyperson conference
National
Wednesday 20 January 2010
We are pleased to invite you to a one-day national conference to promote sustainable and holistic handyperson services in England. The event is sponsored by the Home Office and Communities and Local Government (CLG).
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National Pubwatch conference
National
Monday 18 January 2010
The seventh annual National Pubwatch conference takes place at Whittlebury Hall, in Towcester, Northamptonshire on the 9th February 2010.
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'Nominate a neighbour' scheme to beat distraction burglars introduced in Berkshire
South East
Monday 18 January 2010
Police in Slough, Berkshire, have introduced a 'nominate a neighbour' scheme. The scheme encourages residents, particularly those who are elderly or vulnerable, to seek the help of a neighbour, friend or relative when an unexpected caller appears at the door.
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The Big Questions Debate- 'Are we too selfish to be good neighbours?
National
Monday 18 January 2010
On Sunday 17th January Marion Lewis the Chair of the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (for England & Wales) was invited to join a debate on the BBC's television programme - 'The Big Questions', the big question being 'Are we too selfish to be good neighbours?
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Think Before You Post’ competition.
National
Saturday 16 January 2010
The child protection charity, SAFEchild is inviting young people to enter the national Child Exploitation and On-line Protection Centre (CEOP) ‘Think Before You Post’ competition.
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Check up on your neighbours - as the cold weather continues
National
Wednesday 13 January 2010
With the cold weather continuing, we would urge all Neighbourhood & Home Watch members to keep an even closer eye on their more vulnerable neighbours.
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Cold Weather Health & Travel Advice in Your Local Area
National
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Local services may be affected by the weather. Follow the link below to find out how services such as refuse collections, roads, parking and schools have been affected in your area.
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Volunteering and Neighbourliness – Helping Out in Severe Weather
National
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Volunteering does not have to be related to emergencies only. There are thousands of opportunities to make a difference in your community all year round and organisations such as Volunteering England are well equipped to identify opportunities across the country.
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Drive to set up Neighbourhood Watch groups in Nottingham
East Midlands
Wednesday 13 January 2010
POLICE want to set up Neighbourhood Watch groups to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Bestwood Park.
They will be helped by a team already successful in the Sherwood area of the city.
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Pioneer communities sought for new neighbourhood agreements
National
Wednesday 13 January 2010
The government today called on communities to step forward to lead the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Volunteers man Wootton Bassett Police Station
South West
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Volunteers from Wootton Bassett are helping Wiltshire Police by manning an information point at the town's station.
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Firewatch in Tendring - Essex
East of England
Tuesday 12 January 2010
The Firewatch Scheme is active in Tendring. Firewatch is an Essex Fire and Rescue Service led initiative and seeks to reduce the number of arsons and deliberate fire related incidents.
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Tenants Services Consultation Event
National
Tuesday 12 January 2010
The Tenants Services Authority (TSA) are now consulting on the National Standards that will apply to all social landlords housing associations, councils, ALMOs, co-ops and TMOs from April 2010.
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Cash on offer for communities in Suffolk to hold 2012 Open Weekend Events
East of England
Tuesday 12 January 2010
The Suffolk Culture and Sport Partnership is teaming up with the Community Cohesion and Inclusion Delivery Partnership to increase the support being offered for groups planning to hold 2012 Open Weekend events.
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London 2012 Open Weekend events 23rd-25th July 2010
National
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Open Weekend, supported by BP, is an annual UK-wide celebration counting down to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Open Weekend 2010 will take place on 23 - 25 July. Don’t miss out, add the date to your diary today.
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Leicestershire Police Say Slow Down for Black Ice
East Midlands
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Overnight, the south and west of the county has suffered from the adverse weather conditions with snow and ice present on the roads.
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PCSO's on Patrol
East of England
Sunday 10 January 2010
The freezing weather hasn't stopped dedicated Southwold Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) carrying out their usual patrols.
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Latest Neighbourhood Watch Online Newsletter
National
Sunday 10 January 2010
Did you get you r copy? Register for the latest national Neighbourhood & Home Watch Newsletter here.
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Community Crimefighter Latest News
National
Sunday 10 January 2010
The Community Crime Fighters programme was announced in September 2008. It aims to develop stronger links between crime-fighting agencies and the communities they serve. Community Crime Fighters are members of the public who are already actively involved in their communities and want to do or know more.
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Severe weather - Government help and advice
National
Sunday 10 January 2010
As heavy snow continues to fall across England, Wales and Scotland following severe weather warnings from the Met Office, Government departments offer help and advice to all those affected.
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CrimeMapper- Crime information where ever you live.
National
Sunday 10 January 2010
Welcome to CrimeMapper. This website provides you with information on crime and antisocial behaviour in your neighbourhood, wherever you live in England or Wales.
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Benefits of Joining Nottinghamshire Business Watch:
East Midlands
Sunday 10 January 2010
There are many benefits to you, your business, staff and the business and residential community around you. Nottinghamshire Police will provide as much support as we can to enable you to make a difference and reduce crime and anti social behaviour in your area but we need you to assist by making this first step and joining in.
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Sherwood & Mapperley Park Neighbourhood Watch
East Midlands
Sunday 10 January 2010
The Sherwood and Mapperley Park Neighbourhood Watch has been operational for a number of years and is a collective of several smaller street or community watches.
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Police Warn as Lonely Hearts Scammed
National
Saturday 9 January 2010
Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary’s Economic Crime Unit have foiled an Internet scammer’s latest attempt to defraud an unsuspecting member of the public of £110,000 (¤ 150,000). Police now warn others to be wary of Internet scams.
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National Volunteers' Week 2010
National
Thursday 7 January 2010
Volunteers’ Week 2010
An annual celebration of volunteers and volunteering in the UK
“73% of the partners who completed our survey said they had benefited
from being involved, with all saying they would do so again.”
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Winter driving advice
National
Thursday 7 January 2010
The British winter is unpredictable and bad weather can strike suddenly so the best advice when severe weather hits is to stay off the road. If you must drive, make sure you are prepared for the conditions.
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Frosty Morning Car Crime
National
Wednesday 6 January 2010
With frosty weather predicted for the coming weeks,the Police would like to pass on this seasonal reminder to all our Watch members and Key Individuals.
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DIY (Do it Yourself) Fundraising
Yorkshire and Humberside
Wednesday 6 January 2010
Event focusing on DIY fundraising ranges from jumble sales to major events for West Yorkshire groups.
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Applying for Small Grants in West Yorkshire
Yorkshire and Humberside
Wednesday 6 January 2010
This session run by fit4funding is aimed at West Yorkshire groups looking for small grants up to around £10,000 to help run and expand their activities and services.
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Cashback from local crooks making homes safer in Leicestershire
National
Wednesday 6 January 2010
A flagship community project in Leicestershire that is helping local residents feel safer and more secure in their homes has been awarded £9,000 from a Community Cashback fund, Justice Minister Lord Bach said today.
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Message from Leicestershire Police to all Key Individuals
East Midlands
Tuesday 5 January 2010
This is a message to all members of the Key Individuals and Neighbourhood Watch Network from the South Area Commander – Chief Superintendent Paul Telford.
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Don't advertise your stuff to thieves - help prevent crime
National
Tuesday 5 January 2010
A new campaign reminding people not to leave their homes or belongings exposed to criminals was launched by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.
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Department of Health funding model opens up volunteering
National
Monday 4 January 2010
The scheme will award grants for dozens of volunteer projects which could include schemes such as providing friendship and support to vulnerable adults, community services for disabled children and help for those living with and affected by HIV. It will prioritise projects which work towards key aims such as improving adult social care and reducing health inequalities.
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Funding, finance and support
National
Monday 4 January 2010
The Office of the Third Sector is committed to promoting the development of the sector which includes several oppotunities for third sector organisations to access funding.
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New recruits wanted for Eastwood Neighbourhood Watch
East Midlands
Monday 4 January 2010
A NEIGHBOURHOOD watch group in Nottinghamshire is seeking new members to help with its community safety work.
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North West - Successful Neighbourhood Watch (SHAAB) Fund Recipients-
North West
Saturday 26 December 2009
Details have now been released of the successful Neighbourhood Watch groups who shared £500,000 from the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) fund
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Cashback from local crooks making homes safer in Leicestershire
East Midlands
Saturday 26 December 2009
A flagship community project in Leicestershire that is helping local residents feel safer and more secure in their homes has been awarded £9,000 from a Community Cashback fund that directs the ill gotten gains confiscated from crooks to worthwhile community projects, Justice Minister Lord Bach said today.
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Harborough Local Policing Unit - A Message From The Inspector
East Midlands
Wednesday 23 December 2009
This is a message to all Watch Members and Key Individuals from Inspector Neal Holland – Harborough Local Policing Unit Commander
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East of England - Successful Neighbourhood Watch (SHAAB) Fund Recipients
East of England
Monday 21 December 2009
Details have now been released of the successful Neighbourhood Watch groups who shared £500,000 from the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) fund.
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Seasonal Safety Tips from Beech Neighbourhood Watch
South East
Monday 21 December 2009
NHWN are featuring a series of safety tips from members across the country, this is the first featured group selected - Beech Neighbourhood Watch in Hampshire.
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Watch Out - Newsletter from Mid Sussex
South East
Monday 21 December 2009
Watch Out is the Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Watch newsletter and is distributed locally by the PCSOs and Neighbourhood Watch coordinators. Designed to keep Mid Sussex residents informed of local crime issues, it contains a wealth of local information and crime prevention advice.
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Christmas injuries
National
Monday 21 December 2009
This useful section of the NHS website gives tips on preventing Christmas injuries and other practical advice.
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Welcome to Oneplace
National
Monday 21 December 2009
A powerful new website to help you understand how well your local services are working together to improve the problems affecting your community.
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South East - Successful Neighbourhood Watch (SHAAB) Fund Recipients
South East
Sunday 20 December 2009
Details have now been released of the successful Neighbourhood Watch groups who shared £500,000 from the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) fund.
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West Midlands - Successful Neighbourhood Watch (SHAAB) Fund Recipients
West Midlands
Sunday 20 December 2009
Details have now been released of the successful Neighbourhood Watch groups who shared £500,000 from the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) fund.
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Crime-fighting king Alec is honoured
Yorkshire and Humberside
Sunday 20 December 2009
A GRIMSBY crime fighter who has worked tirelessly to improve his neighbourhood has been recognised at a national ceremony.
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Warning follows spate of break-ins
East Midlands
Sunday 20 December 2009
Residents are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of break-ins of cars and garages in the past few months.
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Crime reduction drive celebrates success
North West
Thursday 17 December 2009
After recruiting local residents as the eyes and ears of the community, police in Manchester have seen crime rates plummet
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Cleethorpes vandals 'sorry' for Christmas tree attack
Yorkshire and Humberside
Thursday 17 December 2009
MEMBERS of a Cleethorpes neighbourhood watch group have accepted the apology of two people who vandalised a tree set up to remember loved ones.
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December 2009 - Grassroots Grants £33 Million Success
National
Monday 14 December 2009
More than 13,000 charities have benefitted from the Grassroots Grants scheme since 2008
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East Midlands - Successful Neighbourhood Watch (SHAAB) Fund Recipients
East Midlands
Monday 14 December 2009
Details have now been released of the successful Neighbourhood Watch groups who shared £500,000 from the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) fund.
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Yorkshire & Humberside -Successful Neighbourhood Watch (SHAAB) Fund Recipients
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 14 December 2009
Details have now been released of the successful Neighbourhood Watch groups who shared £500,000 from the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) fund
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Neighbourhood Watch Groups share £500,000
National
Sunday 13 December 2009
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Fund is a £500,000 fund. The aim of this fund is to support Neighbourhood and Home Watch schemes to reach more people in helping them to secure their homes, warn them about crime in their area and take action to prevent it, and know how to prevent distraction burglary.
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£6 million Safer Homes Fund Allocated.
National
Sunday 13 December 2009
Find details of those successful applications to the The Safer Homes Fund. A £6million programme for voluntary and community sector organisations. It aims to improve home security in key target areas, see details of those awarded
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New taskforce to improve service for missing persons and their families
National
Sunday 13 December 2009
The charity Missing People estimates there are more than 200,000 incidents of people reported missing each year in the United Kingdom – around two thirds of them children and young people. Most return safely after a short time but a significant number do not, causing great anxiety to friends and family left behind.
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Policing Pledge Details on You Tube
National
Sunday 13 December 2009
Home Office TV advert about what the Policing Pledge is and how people can find out more.
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Seen any good films lately?
National
Sunday 13 December 2009
The Home Office have launched a channel on the video sharing website, YouTube.
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How the changes to the 2003 Licensing Act could affect your Neighbourhood
National
Sunday 13 December 2009
The Government is proposing an exemption to the 2003 Licensing Act which would allow bars, clubs and cafes to put on live music for fewer than 100 people without the need for a licence. But the Local Government Association says changes are unnecessary and could lead to problems.
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Police receive early Christmas present from grateful resident
Yorkshire and Humberside
Saturday 12 December 2009
Hoyland Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has been praised for their continuous hard work over the last 12 months by representatives from Neighbourhood Watch and Hoyland Common Crime and Safety Sub Group (CSSG) last Wednesday 2 December.
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Crimestoppers urge - Make Christmas an unhappy time for burglars
East Midlands
Friday 11 December 2009
Crimestoppers is urging people to give burglars an unhappy Christmas, by sparing a minute to report criminals anonymously.
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Keep an eye on your neighbours in Cranham
East of England
Friday 11 December 2009
A former finance manager is urging people to sign up to her Neighbourhood Watch group.
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New Community Market Stall In Lutterworth
East Midlands
Tuesday 8 December 2009
This week sees the first of the latest Community Safety Market Stalls in Lutterworth on Thursday the 10th of December.
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Fire chiefs issue festive warning
National
Tuesday 8 December 2009
A warning on the fire hazards posed by Christmas decorations was today issued as the festive season gets underway.
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Good neighbours needed in Hempland Lane, Heworth, area of York
Yorkshire and Humberside
Tuesday 8 December 2009
RESIDENTS in a York street are being urged to sign up for a local crimefighting initiative.
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Balloons get the message across: watch out for sneak thieves
Yorkshire and Humberside
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Police in Humberside have been pushing helium-filled balloons through open windows and doors as part of a publicity campaign to warn against sneak-in burglars.
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Volunteers make Felixstowe CCTV Initiative a Success
East of England
Sunday 6 December 2009
A CCTV system in Felixstowe town centre has been hailed a success
thanks to the dedication and commitment of police volunteers donating
their time to keeping the community safe.
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60,000 homes secured against burglary
National
Sunday 6 December 2009
An additional 15,000 vulnerable people’s homes are to be secured against burglary – bringing the number of households helped through a £6.5 million scheme to 60,000 Home Office Minister Alan Campbell has announced.
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Free Advice pack on Home Security
National
Sunday 6 December 2009
A free advice pack is also available for victims of burglary or those concerned about their home security.
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What Do You Believe In?
National
Thursday 3 December 2009
This Christmas we are asking you ‘What Do You Believe In?’ to get you thinking about issues and causes you care about and then challenging you to act on this by asking ‘what are you going to do about it?’
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Crime down in Three Rivers district despite more burglaries
East of England
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Sue Thompson, of Three Rivers Neighbourhood Watch, said: “Despite an extra three burglaries in the district the overall trend is strongly downwards.
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Win £3,000 for your community group with Total UK and the Watford Observer
East of England
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Readers have the chance to win £3,000 for their community group or organisation with Total UK and the Watford Observer.
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Happy Christmas - and keep out of our shops
East of England
Monday 30 November 2009
Prolific shoplifters in Peterborough will receive a yuletide warning through the post to remind them they are banned from city centre shops this Christmas.
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Report urges government to spend more on preschool crime prevention
National
Monday 30 November 2009
The UK Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health has cited strong cost-benefit evidence to urge government to invest in prevention and early interventions strategies.
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Scams awareness: Lottery scams campaign strategy
National
Monday 30 November 2009
This campaign is being carried out in conjunction with our 12-month scams awareness campaign plan - www.oft.gov.uk/campaigns - and will focus on lottery scams.
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Immobilise Day in Ipswich
East of England
Monday 30 November 2009
Students from Chantry High School took part in an Immobilise day.
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Travelchoice: Peterborough pupils draw walk to school maps
East of England
Monday 30 November 2009
A plan to stop parents from driving their children to school has seen pupils across Peterborough create maps showing how walking is a much better alternative.
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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter
East Midlands
Monday 30 November 2009
Winter 2009 Newsletter from the Harborough District Neighbourhood Watch Association in Leicestershire.
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Green Up! your local area
National
Saturday 28 November 2009
A new guide from the Community Development Foundation gives community groups everything they need to work productively with local councils on environmental and sustainability issues.
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Police Film says Crime - Not in my Neighbourhood!
West Midlands
Friday 27 November 2009
West Midlands Police has launched a short film showing what neighbourhood policing teams across the force are doing to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Town Crier fights crime in the City Centre
East Midlands
Friday 27 November 2009
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Leicester’s town crier is helping to keep city centre shoppers safe in the run up to Christmas.
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Capacitybuilders seeks expressions of interest to deliver development programmes for those supporting and managing volunteers
National
Friday 27 November 2009
Capacitybuilders has released details of how it intends to build on its existing investment through the Office of the Third Sector funded Volunteer Management programme.
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Check your tyres for Road Safety Week
East of England
Friday 27 November 2009
This week is national Road Safety Week and with defective tyres a key factor in serious collisions, the top topic for Herts Police and its partners is tyre safety.
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Young people at heart of strategy to bring an end to violence against women and girls
National
Thursday 26 November 2009
An ambitious strategy aiming to bring an end to violence against women and girls was set out by the government on 25th November..
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Course showing dangers and consequences of knife crime rolled out
National
Thursday 26 November 2009
A hard hitting programme to educate young people convicted of knife possession about the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife has been rolled out across all tackling knives and serious youth violence action programme (TKAP) areas, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced on 23rd November.
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School children to be taught about domestic violence
National
Thursday 26 November 2009
School children as young as five are to be taught about domestic violence and safe relationships as part of the statutory personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education curriculum. [25 November 2009]
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Help make the Winter Olympics a crime-free event
National
Thursday 26 November 2009
Crimestoppers asks for public's assistance to prevent crime at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
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Crimestoppers appeals for help in identifying football hooligans
National
Thursday 26 November 2009
Following mass violence at a Carling Cup football match in the summer, crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is asking the public to identify 60 individuals wanted for violent disorder.
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ITV London Tonight
London
Thursday 26 November 2009
Crimestoppers has teamed up with ITV London Tonight to appeal for information about wanted criminals.
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Reward for information on drive-by shooting
London
Thursday 26 November 2009
Police have offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those involved in the drive-by shooting of 20-year-old Ricardo Cox. [23 November 2009]
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Father and son among those facing terror charges
North West
Thursday 26 November 2009
Four men from the North West have been charged with terror offences. Among them are a father and son from Manchester. [23 November 2009]
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I spy a crime
National
Thursday 26 November 2009
Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, has launched its first ever blog entitled ‘I spy a crime' under the guise of good citizen superheroes in a bid to reach a wider audience through its online communications.
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Fix My Street.com
National
Wednesday 25 November 2009
Use www.fixmystreet.com to report problems such as fly tipping, broken street lighting, graffitti etc
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Keep Well This Winter in Flintshire
Wales
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Keep Well This Winter is an annual Welsh Assembly campaign focused on older/vulnerable people to provide information on keeping safe, well and warm.
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Youth Crime Action Plan Helps 56,000 Young People
Yorkshire and Humberside
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Communities in Yorkshire and Humberside benefit as youth crime action plan helps 56,000 young people
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What can the public expect from the Police?
National
Tuesday 24 November 2009
New phase of policing pledge campaign makes clear what the public can expect from the police
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Frosty Morning Car Crime
East Midlands
Tuesday 24 November 2009
With frosty weather predicted for the coming weeks,the Police would like to pass on this seasonal reminder to all our Watch members.
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PCSO Powe is a Wow in Sidmouth
South West
Tuesday 24 November 2009
SIDMOUTH'S rural Police Community Support Officer Alex Powe has received an award for his commitment to developing Community Watch.
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Chair of St Albans NHW steps down after 10 years.
East of England
Monday 23 November 2009
CHAIRMAN of St Albans Neighbourhood Watch team Reg Law has stepped down from his role after more than ten years of helping to fight crime across the district.
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Newport NHW celebrate 'Not In My Neighbourhood Week'
Wales
Friday 20 November 2009
The Wrenford Court Neighbourhood Watch Group
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Neighbourhood Watch member representative elected as a Director and Trustee of the Third Sector lead body ‘One East Midlands’
East Midlands
Friday 20 November 2009
East Midlands Regional Secretary of Neighbourhood Watch has been elected as a Director and Trustee of the Third Sector lead body ‘One East Midlands’.
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Secrets of Hinckley success passed to other communities
East Midlands
Friday 20 November 2009
Issued on behalf of Hinckley and Bosworth Community Safety Partnership
The team responsible for ensuring Hinckley town centre is a safe, vibrant and welcoming place to visit at nights will be passing on the secrets of their success next week.
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Crime and Security Bill - protecting communities
National
Friday 20 November 2009
New proposals to protect communities by making the streets safer, shutting down criminal markets and ensuring justice for victims of crime were revealed today in the Crime and Security Bill.
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Learning how to beat the burglars
National
Friday 20 November 2009
A national campaign aimed at helping older people and students protect themselves from distraction burglars was launched today with a role play class led by The Bill star Graham Cole.
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New policing and crime legislation puts people first
National
Friday 20 November 2009
New measures to protect the public, increase police accountability and tackle crime and disorder were welcomed today by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson after the Policing and Crime Bill received Royal Assent.
The new Act gives a clear voice to local people in the policing of their areas and also brings in new
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Police Annual Performance Data
National
Friday 20 November 2009
Information relating to policing performance is published annually for all 43 police forces in England and Wales.
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Policing Policy E-Bulletin (129) October 2009
National
Friday 20 November 2009
The Home Office bulletin is emailed every month to Home Office policing policy stakeholders. This issue was published in October 2009 and includes information about the violent offender orders, National Health Service statistics, neighbourhood policing strategy, 'Not in my neighbourhood week', Tilley Awards, community development workers survey and the tackling sexual violence conference.
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Whitley Village launches Neighbourhood Watch scheme
South East
Friday 20 November 2009
The Hersham safer neighbourhood team has worked with residents to launch a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Whitley Village this week.
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Peterborough- Safer Schools
East of England
Tuesday 17 November 2009
AT the start of the new school term, Stanground College became the latest Peterborough secondary school to get its own dedicated police officer as part of the Safer Schools Partnership. Despite some initial scepticism, the scheme has proved a success and a growing number of schools are keen to get involved.
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Bogus ''Child Abduction at Asda'' Stories
National
Tuesday 17 November 2009
You may be aware of a story which is doing the rounds this weekend regarding an attempted child abduction at a ASDA stores in Leicester and other areas.
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Derbyshire NHW Awards
East Midlands
Sunday 15 November 2009
Mrs Sheila Bradshaw was awarded for her dedication to NHW and problem solving through engaging and working with partners.
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Student Crime Risks - Update from the NUS
National
Sunday 15 November 2009
NUS have a brand new website section called Be Safe Be Secure which gives up to date information to students on staying safe and secure whilst studying at university or college.
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NIMN Week - Day of Action in Eye
East of England
Sunday 15 November 2009
Mid Suffolk North Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and Mid Suffolk District Council held a ‘Day of Action’ in Eye on Tuesday 3rd November 2009 as part of the national campaign ‘Not In My Neighbourhood Week’.
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Carol singers told 'not welcome'
North West
Saturday 14 November 2009
Carol singers in Lancashire have been warned to keep away from doorsteps this Christmas in case they frighten vulnerable people.
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Police Warn Public To Beware of Distraction Burglars
National
Saturday 14 November 2009
Police are warning members of the public to be vigilant against distraction burglaries, as the Home Office launches its ‘National Distraction Burglary Awareness Campaign’ today.
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Watch member in Leicestershire receives Community Crime Fighter Award
East Midlands
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Carole Blackburn who is chairwoman of the Welford Road Police and Community Support Group and represents this area on the leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association picked up an award in the ‘Exceptional Person’ category.
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Student Neighbourhood Watch is a 'first'
National
Monday 9 November 2009
A student Neighbourhood Watch scheme covering Leeds main student residential areas has been launched this week. Leeds University Student Union won funding of more than £70,000 from the Home Office Safer Homes Fund to set up the scheme which is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK.
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Community unites to bring down gangs and hooligans on their once troubled estate
National
Monday 9 November 2009
Residents from a deprived housing estate once blighted by crime and anti-social behaviour, who took a stand against gangs ruining their lives, met Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson MP on 5th November..
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Sudbury & Great Cornard win the first ever Policing Pledge Awards
East of England
Friday 6 November 2009
Sudbury and Great Cornard Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) were crowned winners at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 4th November, in recognition of their successful problem solving and commitment to delivering the policing pledge.
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Distraction Burglary – Seasonal Alert
East Midlands
Friday 6 November 2009
Traditionally at this time of year we expect a slight increase in the numbers of distraction burglaries in the area. Distraction burglaries are crimes where a bogus caller cons their way into the home of someone elderly or vulnerable in order to steal cash and valuables. In anticipation of this seasonal rise - Neighbourhood Watch would offer the following advice:-
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Derbyshire NHW Awards 2009
East Midlands
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch Seminar and Awards Ceremony were held on the 15th October 2009. The evening was for both existing members of NHW and those interested in joining the NHW movement in Derbyshire.
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Rutland NHW Inaugural AGM
East Midlands
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Got a few spare minutes? Read Uppingham 2025 on line at www.uppinghamfirst.co.uk. Also see the video about Uppingham!
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Open Spaces Watch Launches in Chorley
North West
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Lancashire Police and Chorley and District Neighbourhood Watch are calling on local residents and visitors to help protect the areas open spaces, as part of a new initiative to drive down crime.
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Millions in seized assets to be used to pay communities back
National
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Communities across the country are today benefiting as ill-gotten gains confiscated from criminals are used to fund worthwhile community projects.
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Crime fighting communities showcase their good work
National
Tuesday 3 November 2009
People who have helped fight crime in their neighbourhoods were met today by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell to kick off a week of nationwide activity highlighting work going on in communities to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour.
Not in My Neighbourhood Week
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Have a safe Bonfire Night
East Midlands
Tuesday 3 November 2009
An image of a hand with two fingers charred like matches is being used by the Police, Fire Service and Councils to raise awareness of the dangers of fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night.
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Warning Re Leaflets Charging For Neighbourhood Watch
East Midlands
Sunday 1 November 2009
This is a message to all our NHW members from Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association - the charity representing all Police registered NHW schemes reminding you that membership of NHW is FREE.
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Neighbourhood Watch members from Leicestershire receive Inside Justice Award
East Midlands
Saturday 31 October 2009
Two teams and two individuals from Leicestershire & Rutland were selected as finalists in this year’s prestigious national Justice Awards and will be recognised at a special ceremony in London.
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Not in my Neighbourhood Week 2009 - Scarborough
Yorkshire and Humberside
Saturday 31 October 2009
Locally the Safer Community Partnership which includes North Yorkshire Police, Scarborough Borough Council, North Yorkshire County Council, and the Fire Brigade have joined together with local agencies to encourage local people to join forces with them to say NO to local crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Not In My Neighbourhood Week Events in Brent
London
Saturday 31 October 2009
Not in My Neighbourhood Week will be running from Monday 2 - Friday 6 November 2009 and offers Brent residents the chance to learn more about action taking place in their area to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and to make their communities safer.
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Tenants Taking Control in Monmouthshire - NIMN Week 2009
Wales
Saturday 31 October 2009
As part of Not in My Neighbourhood Week 2009, the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Wales and Monmouthshire Housing Association have organised a seminar to help make residents aware of the initiatives available to aid them address anti-social behaviour in their own communities.
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Not in my Neighbourhood Week - Tackling Local Concerns in Surrey Heath
London
Saturday 31 October 2009
Surrey Heath's community safety partners are supporting the Home Office's annual Not In My Neighbourhood Week campaign by raising awareness of the work being done to tackle domestic burglary, anti-social behaviour and littering.
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Not in My Neighbourhood Week comes to Test Valley
South East
Saturday 31 October 2009
There are a wide range of activities taking place across Test Valley and Police officers are working closely with Test Valley Borough Council and other partners to ensure that we are tackling anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhoods.
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Bournemouth & Poole residents to say ' Not in my Neighbourhood'
South West
Saturday 31 October 2009
As part of a national campaign running next week, residents in Bournemouth and Poole will have even more opportunities to tell police and partners what they don’t want in their neighbourhoods.
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Not In My Neighbourhood Week come to Wollaton
East Midlands
Saturday 31 October 2009
Residents in Wollaton will get a chance to see what is being done to combat crime in their area next week.
Not In My Neighbourhood Week begins on Monday 2nd November, with the aim of promoting the work of the police and partners to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime.
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Merseyside Police takes part in not in my neighbourhood week
North West
Saturday 31 October 2009
Merseyside Police will be working with the public and other local agencies to take a stand against crime and anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood.
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Not in My Neighbourhood Week 2nd – 6th November, Pencader and Newcastle Emlyn
Wales
Saturday 31 October 2009
View a list of events being held during Not In My neighbourhood Week.
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Not In My Neighbourhood Week 2009
National
Friday 30 October 2009
This year’s Not in My Neighbourhood Week is just around the corner and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who are taking part and wish you good luck for the week. Alan Campbell MP
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Nostalgic calendar helps in the fight against crime
East Midlands
Friday 30 October 2009
Copies of a nostalgic calendar designed to promote personal safety will be given away free of charge next week.
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Suffolk - Not In My Neighbourhood Week Activities
East of England
Friday 30 October 2009
The excellent partnership work taking place across Suffolk will be highlighted next week with events involving Suffolk Police, local District and Borough Councils, Neighbourhood Watch and other partnership agencies. ‘Not In My Neighbourhood Week’ is commencing this year on Monday 2nd November running through to Friday 6th November 2009.
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Not In My Neighbourhood Events in Market Harborough
East Midlands
Friday 30 October 2009
Not In My Neighbourhood Week – 2nd to 6th November 2009
This is a message to all Watch members and Key Individuals living in the S17 Harborough & Bowdens Neighbourhood area.
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Latest figures: violent crime is down, but theft is up
National
Monday 26 October 2009
Burglaries, robberies and thefts from people rose as the full impact of the recession hit the country, according to latest crime figures published last week. But violent crime, sex offences and fraud and forgery offences fell.
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Police win appeal over deletion of criminal data
National
Monday 26 October 2009
Five police forces which challenged a ruling by the Information Commissioner that they should delete records on criminal convictions from their database have won their appeal.
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Local crime figures and neighbourhood police details at the touch of a button
National
Monday 26 October 2009
A new interactive national map giving the public access to local statistics and details on neighbourhood policing in their area was launched on 20th October by Home Office Minister David Hanson and National Policing Improvement Agency Deputy Chief Executive Steve Mortimore.
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CMI ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN THIRD SECTOR
East Midlands
Monday 26 October 2009
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has announced it is to invest in the development of Leaders and Senior Managers in the Third Sector.
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Young people in Melton help police with underage drinking message
East Midlands
Sunday 25 October 2009
Students at a college in Melton Mowbray have produced a short film about the dangers of underage drinking to be used in schools and youth clubs across the borough.
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Request for Adults Opinions in Youth Council Perception Survey
National
Sunday 25 October 2009
The Youth Council and Leicestershire Constabulary launched a survey to find out about the lifestyles of young people. Its aim was to compare what young people said they did to what adults perceived young people’s lifestyles involved.
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Home Office website update news
National
Thursday 22 October 2009
View the latest news added to the Home Office website pages.
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Stolen Horse Found Thanks To Family’s Dedication and High Tech Police Computer System
West Midlands
Thursday 22 October 2009
A family has been reunited with its stolen horse thanks to a high-tech information system run by the police and the determination of his owners.
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Police to control street lights in Cornwall?
South West
Thursday 22 October 2009
Cornwall Council announced in April that it was to begin switching off lights at night as part of a Government directive aiming to save money and reduce its environmental impact. Now local police could be given special powers to switch street lights on and off.
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Met reports growth in 'respect' gun crime
London
Thursday 22 October 2009
Crimes where teenagers choose to use firearms to settle disputes over slights to their reputation or other minor disagreements are becoming increasingly common, according to the Metropolital Police.
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Sainsbury's security head warns of more crime and fewer police
South East
Thursday 22 October 2009
The head of corporate security at Sainsbury’s says that the future will see fewer police resources and more crime. Police say BCRPs have a greater role to play
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Neighbourhood Watch Initiative Wins Community Cashback
East Midlands
Wednesday 21 October 2009
The money, which was made available through the Government’s recently launched Community Cashback scheme, comes from cash and assets confiscated from criminals under Proceeds of Crime legislation.
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Newport Senior Citizens Forum Information Day
Wales
Sunday 18 October 2009
Newport held its 11th Annual Senior Citizens Forum Information Day on Saturday.
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Cashback from crooks as millions in seized assets pay communities back
National
Sunday 18 October 2009
Communities across the country are today benefiting as ill gotten gains confiscated from crooks are used to fund worthwhile community projects, Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced on the 15th October.
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Tough local action against anti-social behaviour
National
Sunday 18 October 2009
Extra help for victims of anti-social behaviour, a crackdown on those that breach ASBOs and new local minimum service standards agreed with the public, that outline what they should expect from councils, police and social landlords to deal with intimidation, was pledged today by Home Secretary Alan Johnson.
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What is Inside Justice Week?
National
Friday 16 October 2009
Here, you'll find information about the Criminal Justice System's programmes and services to support communities throughout England and Wales.
Inside Justice Week is our national initiative to speak directly to you.
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Kent - Not In My Neighbourhood Campaign
South East
Friday 16 October 2009
A three week crack down on anti-social behaviour and crime is about to be launched by Kent Police.
The ‘Not In My Neighbourhood’ campaign will run from October 19 until November 8 and aims to reduce incidents which have the greatest impact on local people.
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Inside Justice Week 17th - 24th October
National
Friday 16 October 2009
During Inside Justice Week, events across England and Wales offer the chance for everyone to see inside the Criminal Justice System.
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Reduction in Purse Thefts in Woodbridge
East of England
Friday 16 October 2009
There has been an 80% reduction in the numbers of theft of purses in Woodbridge, Suffolk over the past six months and local police are urging shoppers to remain alert to ensure this trend continues.
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CRIMINALS’ CASH WILL FUND SIX PROJECTS IN OUR LEICESTERSHIRE COMMUNITIES
East Midlands
Thursday 15 October 2009
CRIMINALS’ CASH WILL FUND SIX PROJECTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Six publicly nominated projects in Leicestershire are to receive a combined total of £95,000 of criminal’s cash to help their work in local communities.
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Home Office Safer Homes Fund - FREE Home Security Training
National
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Foundations are glad to announce that there are still lots of places left on the courses currently reserved for ‘volunteers’ and that these places are being made available to everybody* who needs to provide quality home security advice to vulnerable occupiers.
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Watch CCTV from home - and earn £1,000 by spotting shoplifters
West Midlands
Monday 12 October 2009
Members of the public could earn cash by monitoring commercial CCTV cameras in their own home, in a scheme planned to begin next month in Stratford-on-Avon
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Street Pastors scheme in Derby nominated for award
East Midlands
Monday 12 October 2009
Church-goers who help late-night city centre revellers have been nominated for Derbyshire police's first annual Community Achievement Awards.
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Halloween & Bonfire Night Safety Messages
East Midlands
Sunday 11 October 2009
This is a message to all our watch members and Key Individuals from Harborough Police.
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John Cox made Honorary Life President of Gwent NHW
Wales
Tuesday 6 October 2009
John Cox stood down as Secretary of the Gwent Association and was made Honorary Life President in respect for his service to Neighbourhood Watch over the years. With our great thanks and admiration.
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Police and Co-op team up to spread crime reduction messages
South West
Monday 5 October 2009
Police in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, have teamed up with the town’s Co-op store to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting key crime reduction messages to shoppers.
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'Crime reduction bingo' helps spread the word among the elderly
South West
Monday 5 October 2009
Police in Avon & Somerset have been giving advice on personal safety to the elderly - by running 'Crime Reduction Bingo' at sheltered accommodation in the area.
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The Big Switch Off
East Midlands
Monday 5 October 2009
The big switch Off is a campaign encouraging households, businesses, schools and community organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to switch off all unnecessary electrical appliances and lighting.
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Two pronged Crime Prevention Campaign in Blaby, Leicestershire next week.
East Midlands
Friday 2 October 2009
Issued on behalf of Blaby Community Safety Partnership
A two-pronged crime prevention campaign is being carried out next week (October 5-9) by Blaby Community Safety Partnership.
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£500,000 invested in Neighbourhood & Home Watch Groups
National
Friday 2 October 2009
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network is collaborating with Capacitybuilders to support local groups make their communities safer and better places to live. The Home Office has pledged £500,000 to support this work with Neighbourhood and Home Watch groups across England and Wales.
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Distraction Burglary Calendar for Leicestershire
East Midlands
Friday 2 October 2009
Once again the Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association has found funding to produce a pictorial calendar aimed at reminding the elderly and vulnerable residents of both the City and the County about how to avoid becoming victims of crime.
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UK Older People's Day 2009
National
Thursday 1 October 2009
Celebrating the contribution older people make to society
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Getting on with the job in Abergavenny
Wales
Thursday 1 October 2009
Neighbourhood Watch members in the Abergavenny area have been working with local neighbourhood officers to promote new watches and look at ways to reinvigorate others.
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Police Appeal for Recovered Cycles in Ipswich
East of England
Thursday 1 October 2009
Ipswich North East Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) is issuing a photograph of a number of bicycles recovered in the town in the hope that their owners will come forward.
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'Are you easy?' campaign launched for Freshers' Week
East Midlands
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Are you easy? That’s the cheeky question being put to freshers arriving at Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough Universities this week.
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Showcase the Achievement of your local Watch group.
National
Wednesday 30 September 2009
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network are launching a project which aims to showcase the achievements of local groups.
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Advice ahead of Diwali celebrations in Leicester
East Midlands
Tuesday 29 September 2009
With just days to go until the Diwali lights switch-on in Leicester, police are offering advice to residents to ensure their celebrations are remembered for all the right reasons.
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Student doorknocking campaign begins in Loughborough
East Midlands
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Thousands of students will be receiving information and advice over the next fortnight when police officers visit hundreds of student properties.
Advice about being safe, living alongside established residents, recycling and renting have been included in a new Community Student Handbook which will be delivered to every door.
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Fold-up bench helps reduce crime in housing estate
South East
Monday 28 September 2009
A fold-up bench may seem a simple idea - but it's an example of how small, practical measures can make a real difference in preventing crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Last call for 2010 Queen’s Volunteer Award nominations
National
Tuesday 22 September 2009
The Office of the Third Sector is calling for nominations for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups, ahead of this year’s 5th October deadline.
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Reports from the North East Region
North East
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Reports from the force NHW groups of the North East region
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Grassroots Grants
National
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Applying for Grassroots Grants is quick, easy and help is available. You can apply for money until March 2011.
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Report from the North West Regional Forum Meeting
North West
Tuesday 22 September 2009
A meeting of the North West NHW Forum was held on Tuesday the 15th of September 2009. This is a brief synopsis of the meeting.
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Regional Reports from the South East Regional Forum (SERF)
South East
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Find out what is happening in your force area.
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South West Regional Report
South West
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Find out what is happening in each force area across your region.
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Reports from the East Midlands NHW Forum
East Midlands
Tuesday 22 September 2009
View details of NHW activity in your force area.
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Report from the Wales NHW Development Group.
Wales
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Report recived from NHW groups in Wales
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Vigilance - Tough Action Announced
National
Monday 21 September 2009
Crime reduction minister Alan Campbell has announced plans to provide tough action in 35 areas across the country that are facing challenges in burglary and robbery.
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BT CALLER WARNING - Suffolk
East of England
Monday 21 September 2009
Police are urging residents never to give out personal information, particularly bank details, after at least three older people fell victim to a scam phone call from a man claiming to work for a telephone company.
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Crime in England and Wales 2008/09
National
Monday 21 September 2009
Crime in England and Wales 2008/09 is the eighth report in an annual series that combines the reporting of police recorded crime and the British Crime Survey (BCS) results.
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Neighbourhood Watch Members go to Court!!
East of England
Thursday 17 September 2009
Members of St Albans & District Neighbourhood Watch were invited by David Aylett, the County Administrator Neighbourhood Watch, to join the Mock Jurors Panel at the Crown Court. The event was organised at the request of Hendon Police Training Centre to give police officers ‘real’ experience of presenting evidence in a ‘true life’ situation.
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Community Crime Fighters Roadshow - Brighton
South East
Tuesday 15 September 2009
If you work alongside police or your council locally you may like to attend one of the Community Crime Fighters training events which are taking place this autumn. The events are FREE to attend, lunch and refreshments will be provided and help is available with travel costs if required.
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Boat Security Packs popular in Devon & Cornwall
South West
Monday 14 September 2009
Theft-deterrent packs are being snapped up by boat owners around Totnes, Devon, concerned about growing levels of motor thefts.
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Listening to young people
London
Monday 14 September 2009
This report, published in June 2009, aimed to find out what younger people - including those from hard-to-reach groups - really think about crime.
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Safer Homes Fund Video on You Tube
National
Monday 14 September 2009
The Safer Homes Fund is a Home Office funded programme which helps to keep vulnerable people safe from burglary.
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Plans to tackle hate crime to better support victims
National
Monday 14 September 2009
New measures to support victims of hate crime, bring more perpetrators to justice and increase reporting of these crimes were outlined today by the government.
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Community Payback Website for the East Midlands
East Midlands
Monday 14 September 2009
The Community Payback website enables you to nominate a project in one or more Probation Areas. We can then assess the suitability of each nomination for the Unpaid Work programme.
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Campaign to tackle equine related crime launched in Rutland
East Midlands
Monday 14 September 2009
A new campaign to tackle rural and equine crime has been launched in Rutland.
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Latest Cumbria NHW Newsletter
North West
Sunday 13 September 2009
The Cumbria NHW Association Newsletter.
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Cumbria NW Website
North West
Sunday 13 September 2009
The Vision of Cumbria NW Association is that Cumbria will be a safer and stronger place to live, work and visit.
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News from the Tenant Services Authority (TSA)
National
Saturday 12 September 2009
The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) and the Audit Commission (AC) have agreed the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Justice Award's finalists announced
National
Saturday 12 September 2009
About the awards:
The Justice Awards were established by the Attorney General, the Rt. Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC, then Minister of State for the Home Office in 2004.
Thousands of people across the Criminal Justice System (CJS) do an amazing job. Every day their dedication makes a dramatic difference to people's lives. The Justice Awards recognise exceptional achievement among staff and volunteers working in criminal justice. It's your chance to make sure that outstanding performers get the credit they deserve.
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Leicestershire NHW Group reaches Justice Award Finals
East Midlands
Saturday 12 September 2009
A group of volunteers from Leicestershire have reached the national Justice Awrd finals.
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Derbyshire NHW Seminar & Awards Evening Announced
East Midlands
Saturday 12 September 2009
Tickets are available for the 2009 Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch Seminar and Awards Ceremony on the 15th October 2009 at Derbyshire Police Headquarters, Ripley from 18:50 onwards.
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Local Compacts Conference
National
Thursday 10 September 2009
Free one day event to provide third sector organisations (TSOs) with the latest knowledge to make their Compact thrive.
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Nominate your Community Crimefighter on line
National
Tuesday 8 September 2009
This website enables you to make an online nomination to the Community Crime Fighters Award programme.
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Communitybuilders £70m investment fund launched
National
Monday 7 September 2009
The fund will provide a mix of loans, grants and mentoring support to a range of community anchor-type organisations across England. It is designed to help empower citizens and communities by strengthening the resilience of multi-purpose community-led organisations across England through a mixture of financial and advisory support.
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Internet Crime Hotspot Map released online
National
Monday 7 September 2009
A map revealing internet crime hotspots has been published online.
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Maindee Fun Day
Wales
Thursday 3 September 2009
NHW attend fun day.
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Harborough District NHW Newsletter - Autumn 2009
East Midlands
Thursday 3 September 2009
View the latest Newsletter from Harborough District Neighbourhood Watch Association.
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03 September 2009 - New Charity Website Launched
National
Thursday 3 September 2009
See the Difference site aims to raise £250 million for charities using short films.
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Advice and Support for the Third Sector
South East
Thursday 3 September 2009
One day event designed to enable voluntary/community organisations (VCOs) and social enterprises to become more aware of the range of advice and development services provided by the key support and capacity building providers.
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New Website for Sussex NHW
South East
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Sussex has launched a new website.
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Taking the initiative in the fight against mobile phone crime
National
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Action to prevent criminals abusing new mobile phone technology, which allows them to be used like debit, credit and pre-paid cards, has been agreed by the government, mobile phone and card payments industries
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What is the Leicestershire Police helicopter doing over your house?
East Midlands
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Have you ever wondered what the police helicopter is doing over your house? Well now you can find out. Use the map on this new web link to navigate to a specific location or use the options to browse all incidents.
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Local People to help decide how 'Criminals' Cash' is spent
East Midlands
Wednesday 2 September 2009
Thousands of pounds worth of criminals’ cash could be used to fund community projects in Leicestershire and Rutland – and the public can help decide which projects the money goes to.
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Select your Local Criminal Justice Board
National
Tuesday 1 September 2009
At a local level, the work of the Criminal Justice System agencies is co-ordinated by 42 Local Criminal Justice Boards (LCJBs) across England and Wales.
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Stay ahead of frauds & scams
South East
Tuesday 1 September 2009
Sussex Police take fraud seriously and have a dedicated unit who deal with major frauds and assist our own divisions and other law enforcement agencies in their investigations.
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Protect yourself from unwelcome callers in Leicestershire
East Midlands
Tuesday 1 September 2009
Householders in Leicestershire are being given advice on how they can protect themselves from rogue traders and other tricksters later this month (September).
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Inside Justice Weeek 2009
National
Monday 31 August 2009
Inside Justice Week 2009 opens up the Criminal Justice System across England and Wales. By explaining more about the Criminal Justice System we offer opportunities for you to explore your criminal justice system locally.
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Tameside Home Watch Celebrates 25th Anniversary
North West
Monday 31 August 2009
Home Watch in Greater Manchester started in 1984 and to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Tameside Home Watch are holding a conference on Saturday 5th September 2009 at Dukinfield Town Hall from 10am to 12.30pm.
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Police break into 3,500 homes
North West
Monday 31 August 2009
Police in Liverpool have tried to 'break into' 3,500 homes to check people are locking up at night. Overall their 'victims' have appreciated the wake-up call.
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Burglars exploit Facebook and Twitter
National
Monday 31 August 2009
Facebook users enthusing about an upcoming holiday or a recently purchased high-tech gadget may not just be telling their friends but also potential burglars, warns an insurance company.
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Community Crime Fighters Award Programme
National
Monday 24 August 2009
The Community Crime Fighters Awards recognise and
thank people who have either directly stood up to anti-social
behaviour or neighbourhood crime or who have supported
others who have needed their help.
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New Business Watch set up in Chorley, Lancs
North West
Monday 24 August 2009
Businesses in Chorley town centre are being invited to join a new forum that will help to keep crime levels low.
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Dog Watch volunteers sign up at dog show
East of England
Monday 24 August 2009
Dog Watch, a new scheme in Hertsmere, Herts, that calls for dog walkers to report any suspicious behaviour while walking their pets, attracted more than 50 volunteers at its launch.
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NPSGWI Minutes 23.06.09
National
Saturday 22 August 2009
View the latest minutes from the National Police Strategy Group for Watch Issues.
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Leicestershire Constabulary Local policing summaries 2009/10
East Midlands
Saturday 22 August 2009
Local policing summaries cover the nine local authority areas in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The aim of the summaries is to let you know how we have been doing in meeting our priorities and most importantly how we are making your communities even safer.
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19 August 2009 - Yorkshire Named As "Most Generous" County
Yorkshire and Humberside
Wednesday 19 August 2009
An international development charity has announced that Yorkshire is the "most charitable" county following a child sponsorship scheme.
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How useful is CCTV in the fight against crime?
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 17 August 2009
Academic reports - and some statements by senior police officers - have cast doubt on the effectiveness of CCTV in the fight against crime.
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Local policing summaries 2009/10
East Midlands
Monday 17 August 2009
Local policing summaries covering the nine local authority areas in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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'Not In My Neighbourhood Week' 2009
National
Monday 17 August 2009
Use this link for details of the Not In My Neighbourhood Week 2009.
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Police appeal for 'street reps' to keep an eye on low-level crime
South East
Monday 17 August 2009
Residents in Bristol are being asked to help their local community by volunteering to become street reps. Local police are asking them to keep an eye on anti-social behaviour, fly tipping, litter and vandalism.
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Swansea: now a safer place for surfers
Wales
Monday 17 August 2009
Swansea’s surfers can ride the waves without fear of their belongings being stolen.
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Community Crime Fighters Autumn Roadshow - Birmingham
West Midlands
Sunday 16 August 2009
Crime is tackled most effectively when local people work together with the police and other criminal justice agencies- this is what Louise Casey, the Government Crime and Justice Advisor found when she looked at how crime could be better tackled in this country last year.
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Community Crime Fighters Autumn Roadshow - Cardiff
Wales
Sunday 16 August 2009
If you work alongside police or your council locally you may like to attend one of the Community Crime Fighters training events which are taking place this autumn.
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Community Crime Fighters Autumn Roadshow - East Cambridge
East of England
Sunday 16 August 2009
If you work alongside police or your council locally you may like to attend one of the Community Crime Fighters training events which are taking place this autumn.
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Secure Your Business - self assessment
National
Thursday 13 August 2009
Crimes, such as theft (by staff as well as customers), vandalism, arson and fraud can significantly impact your business. This online check list will help you assess the security of your business and make improvements.
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New Home Office Website Page on Business Crime
National
Thursday 13 August 2009
Business crime includes ‘all crime and disorder committed by or against businesses.’
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Retail Crime Action Plan 2009
National
Thursday 13 August 2009
The government is working in partnership with business to tackle crime and has recently published a new Retail Crime Action Plan jointly agreed with the National Retail Crime Steering Group.
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Small Grants Fund for Older People in Manchester
North West
Wednesday 5 August 2009
The Small Grants Fund for Older People is provided by a joint venture between Valuing Older People in Manchester and Help the Aged. Funding is intended to provide support to community groups and voluntary organisations that provide activities for older people in the City of Manchester.
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Free- Handy Person Security Training
National
Tuesday 4 August 2009
Free training courses in support of the Home Office Secure Homes- Action Against Burglary (SHAAB) campaign.
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FAQ's-read the updated selection on MyNHW
National
Tuesday 4 August 2009
A full list of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about Neighbourhood & Home Watch is now available on this site.
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Report asks young people: what crime and community safety concerns worry you?
West Midlands
Monday 3 August 2009
The National Youth Agency conducted research with 150 young people across the West Midlands region - including many from hard-to-reach groups - about their own crime and community safety concerns.
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Not in My Neighbourhood Week 2009
National
Sunday 2 August 2009
This dedicated week of action follows on from last year’s highly successful week coordinated by the Home Office.
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Junior NHW Makes a Difference!
National
Sunday 2 August 2009
In Walsall, West Midlands, co-ordinator Tony Marshall, has 34 schools signed up with 1,900 children completing the five-week course.
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UK identity card image unveiled
National
Sunday 2 August 2009
The image of the ID card for British citizens was officially unveiled by the Home Secretary today in Manchester and London.
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North West Regional Report
North West
Sunday 2 August 2009
A report from the North West NHW Associations submitted to the NHWN on the current activity within their region.
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South West Regional Report
South West
Sunday 2 August 2009
Regional reports submitted to the NHWN from the representative Force Associations in the South West.
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Wales Regional Report
Wales
Sunday 2 August 2009
View the report submitted to the NHWN from Wales NHW.
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South East Regional Report
South East
Sunday 2 August 2009
View the report submitted to the NHWN from the South East Neighbourhood Watch Forum - SERF.
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Grassroots Grants
National
Sunday 2 August 2009
If your group ticks all the boxes, then you could apply for a Grassroots Grant of £250 - £5000..........
A not-for-profit voluntary or community group in England
- Led by volunteers
- Active in local community 12 months or more
- Average income (over three years) of less than £30,000 per year
- Works for the benefit of your local community
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Money for people to keep homes safe
National
Friday 31 July 2009
More than 45,000 homes will have their security improved after a cash injection of nearly £5m from the government, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell pledged today.
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Flintshire Stays Safe Under OWL’s Wing
Wales
Friday 31 July 2009
Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch Association (FNWA) have been piloting an interactive system called Online Watch Link (OWL) for a year to manage Neighbourhood Watch and to send crime alerts out to its members.
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Shepway Community Chest Grant
South East
Wednesday 29 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to groups in Shepway for local projects that benefit the local community.
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Special Olympics Leicester 2009
East Midlands
Monday 27 July 2009
The Special Olympics GB National Summer Games will be held in Leicester between the 25th and 31st July 2009.
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Communities Savour a Safer Summer at the Big Lunch
East Midlands
Monday 27 July 2009
Families enjoy good food and good company at the Big Lunch
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New Distraction Burglary Method 27.07.09
National
Monday 27 July 2009
This is a message to all our Neighbourhood Watch members and Key Individuals regarding a new trend in distraction burglaries.
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The Truth About Crime - Theft & Burglary
National
Monday 27 July 2009
The Truth About Crime filmed 24/7 for a fortnight with the emergency services in Oxford, whose crime pattern is typical of the country as a whole, to create a unique crime audit.
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Regional meeting
North West
Sunday 26 July 2009
Regional meeting 26th June 2009
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Community Crime Fighters Training
National
Saturday 25 July 2009
The Community Crime Fighters programme was announced by the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, in September 2008. It aims to develop stronger links between crime – fighting agencies and the communities they serve. Community Crime Fighters are members of the public who are already actively involved in their communities and want to do or know more.
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Join the National Council for Voluntary Organisations
National
Thursday 23 July 2009
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is a charity that gives voice and support to over 280,000 staff in voluntary and community organisations.
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Securing Homes - update from Home Office.
National
Thursday 23 July 2009
In 2009/10, as a result of the provision of £1million of Home Office funding for NHW as part of the Securing Homes Action Against Burglary (SH-AAB) programme.
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Networking Events Manchester
North West
Thursday 23 July 2009
Series of networking evenings being run by the Institute of Fundraising North West to facilitate idea sharing between local fundraising groups.
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Networking Events Liverpool
North West
Thursday 23 July 2009
Series of networking evenings being run by the Institute of Fundraising North West to facilitate idea sharing between local fundraising groups.
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National Pandemic Flu Centre
National
Thursday 23 July 2009
The National Pandemic Flu Service has been launched in England.
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Safer Homes - Free Training Courses for Handypeople
National
Wednesday 22 July 2009
To support the 'securing homes - action against burglary' programme, the Home Office has commissioned Foundations to run a series of home security training programmes.
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Latest crime statistics released
National
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Latest figures from the British Crime Survey (BCS) show that overall crime remains stable, with crime recorded by the police showing a 5% decrease compared with 2007-08.
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Securing Homes: Action Against Burglary- FREE Handyperson Training Events
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
The Safer Homes Fund will be supported by bespoke training for handyperson services, ensuring that they are properly trained in providing home security advice and fitting home security products.
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Community Crime Fighters – 2-day Residential Training Programme
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
In order to secure a place on the residential Community Crime Fighters training programme, you will need to complete a short nomination form. The process is explained in the nomination booklet which is attached.
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Green Paper offers ‘louder voice for communities’ in criminal justice improvements
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
A series of new measures to give communities more say in the way justice is done in their area wasannou nced by ministers in June.
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Keep your mobile number ex-directory
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
You may already have heard about this, but early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory, which will mean that anyone will be able to access your numbers. It's easy to unsubscribe, but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex-directory.
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''The Truth About Crime'' - new BBC television series
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
In a new three-part BBC1 series The Truth About Crime, Nick Ross sets out to see whether violence is as bad as headlines seek to persuade us. Is it going down as the police, the Government and so many experts insist?
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Grassroots Grants - Suffolk
East of England
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Suffolk.
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Swine Flu - Contingency Planning
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
With increasing numbers of people contracting swine flu on a daily basis, have you thought how this might impact on your organisation? Have you thought about developing a contingency plan if any of your staff get swine flu? And how would you deliver your services should key individuals of your organisation be off sick with it?
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Bells given to Somerset shoppers to reduce purse-snatches
South West
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Shoppers in Frome are being given silver-coloured bells to make life difficult for pick-pockets.
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Justice Awards 2009
National
Tuesday 21 July 2009
The Justice Awards give staff and volunteers the opportunity to nominate their colleagues and teams, helping them get the recognition they deserve for the amazing work they do.
To be eligible for an award, you must be a
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10 July 2009 - Training Opportunities For North Kent Groups
South East
Sunday 19 July 2009
Third sector organisations across North Kent will soon be able to take advantage of a series of subsidised staff training courses.
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Foundation Grants for Cumbria
North West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to voluntary and community groups working to tackle disadvantage in Cumbria.
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Grassroots Grants - Cumbria
North West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Cumbria.
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Grassroots Grants - Wiltshire and Swindon
South West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Grassroots Grants is a three-year programme that is funded by the Office of the Third Sector and administered locally in Wiltshire and Swindon by the Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon.
Funding is intended to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations, enabling them to continue or expand their work.
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Grassroots Grants - London
London
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups in London to continue or expand their work within their local community.
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Grassroots Grants - Somerset
South West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Somerset.
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Trafford MBC Small Grants Fund
North West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to local community groups, projects or individuals throughout the borough of Trafford.
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Small Grants for Calderdale
Yorkshire and Humberside
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance available to voluntary and community organisations in Calderdale District for projects that will improve the local area.
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Area Forum Fund - Warwickshire
West Midlands
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to community organisations carrying out activities that benefit the local community in North Warwickshire.
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RTC Fund - Nottinghamshire
East Midlands
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to voluntary and community groups and individuals serving senior citizens in Nottinghamshire's rural areas for community activities.
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Grassroots Grants - Barnet, Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon
London
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Barnet, Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon.
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Community Fund "Small Grants Pot" for residents of High Peak
North West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to voluntary and community groups for one-off projects that will benefit the residents of High Peak
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Grassroots Grants - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
South West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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Councillor Community Initiative Fund 2009-10 - Liverpool
North West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to community groups in Liverpool for projects that benefit their community.
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Borough of Rochdale Grants Fund
Yorkshire and Humberside
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to voluntary and community groups, organisations and individuals in the Rochdale area.
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Development Grants - Milton Keynes
East of England
Sunday 19 July 2009
Development Grants are funded and administered by the Milton Keynes Community Foundation and are intended for local established voluntary and community groups moving to the next stage of their development, through the establishment of new and innovative activities, where clear needs have been identified.
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NHWN Consultation Event - Executive Summary
National
Saturday 18 July 2009
This Executive Summary has been prepared from the flipcharts and notes taken during the lunchtime sessions of the NHWN Consultation Event which was held on 11th July 2009.
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Village store takes partnership approach to fight crime - and wins
North West
Thursday 16 July 2009
Jonathan Clarke, owner of Spar Gatley in Cheshire, spent sleepless nights trying to think of ways to prevent young criminals making his life a misery. He found a solution, at last, in his local crime-reduction partnership.
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Launch of vigilance programme
National
Sunday 12 July 2009
New support to tackle and prevent burglary and robbery in 35 areas across UK
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LNWA Newsletter #23
London
Sunday 12 July 2009
Use this link to view the latest newsletter from London Neghbourhood Watch.
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Safer Homes Funding - Examples of Funding Bids from NHWN members.
National
Sunday 12 July 2009
Following the Consultation Conference held on 11th July for NHWN members, it was agreed to add to this site examples of funding bids which had been submitted to the Safer Homes Fund by Neighbourhood & Home Watch members.
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Safer Homes Fund - FAQ's
National
Sunday 12 July 2009
FAQ's for those consideringt applying to the Home Office's Safer Homes Fund.
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Delivering Neighbourhood & Home Watch (NHW) in the 21st Century
National
Friday 10 July 2009
Away Day summary report.
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NE Region celebrate NHW Week 2009
North East
Friday 10 July 2009
National Neighbourhood Watch Week in Guisborough, East Cleveland got off to a flying start with a well-attended gathering at Gisborough Hall for watch co-ordinators and their deputies.
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Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Quarterly Report - July 2009
East of England
Thursday 9 July 2009
Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch Quarterly report.
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Summer NHW Newsletter from Leicestershire
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
On the first day of Summer 2009, Harborough District NHW launch their latest Newsletter.
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Contact Your Local Beat Officer in Leicestershire & Rutland
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
From here you can find out which local policing unit covers the area where you live, who your neighbourhood beat officer is and how to contact them.
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Lincolnshire NHW
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Welcome to Lincolnshire NHW website.
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Invite for NHW coordinators in Darley Abbey
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
All Neighbourhood Watch coordinators from the Allestree, Mackworth/Morley and Darley neighbourhood areas are invited to a meeting this week.
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Ilkestone Community Safety 'Evening Extravaganza' set for Saturday
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Officers from the Cotmanhay and Shipley View Safer Neighbourhood Team have been working with Councillor Jane Wilson to organise a Community Safety 'Evening Extravaganza'.
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Useful Contacts for NHW members in Derbyshire
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
The Police have published information about useful contacts for all watch members in Derbyshire.
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Think You Know?
East Midlands
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.
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New HorseWatch scheme for rural Wiltshire
South West
Tuesday 7 July 2009
A Horse Watch scheme has been set up across Wiltshire by the newly formed county Rural Crime Team
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Leicestershire's "Safer Summer" Campaign
East Midlands
Friday 3 July 2009
A new multi-agency campaign has been launched across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour during the school holidays.
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Help us find Malgorzata Wnuczek
National
Friday 3 July 2009
The family of Malgorzata Wnuczek (30) have travelled hundreds of miles to help Leicestershire Constabulary in their efforts to locate her after she was reported missing in 2006. They are also joined by officers from the Polish police in what has become a multi-national investigation.
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Glinton school pushing safety message at crossing
East of England
Thursday 2 July 2009
AS police praised Arthur Mellows Village College (AMVC) pupils for using a railway footpath responsibly, their school vowed to continue pushing the safety message and prevent a tragedy.
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Motorbikes Seized 01/07/09
East Midlands
Thursday 2 July 2009
This is a message for all our Neighbourhood Watch members and Key Individuals living on the S16 Harborough North beat.
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Community Crime Fighters In Action
National
Wednesday 1 July 2009
View the results of Community Crime Fighters in Brixton.
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Training events for Community Crime Fighters - Autumn 2009
National
Wednesday 1 July 2009
I am writing to all Neighbourhood Watch members across England and Wales to bring your attention to the roll out of the Community Crime Fighters (CCF) training programme across the country.
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Walsall Junior NHW goes from strength to strength.
West Midlands
Wednesday 1 July 2009
Junior Neighbourhood Watch in Walsall has really gone down well for the second full year
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Caerleon Neighbourhood Watch
Wales
Wednesday 1 July 2009
Congratulations and thanks to Caerleon NHW chairperson, Marilyn Custard, and all the volunteers who work to make our community safe.
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Home Secretary visits Leicester
East Midlands
Sunday 28 June 2009
The new Home Secretary Alan Johnson has met with police in Leicester as one of his first official duties.
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Neighbourhood and Home Watch Logos
National
Sunday 28 June 2009
Both Neighbourhood and Home Watch logos are available to download from the Home Office website.
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How to contact Your Neighbourhood Team in Suffolk
East of England
Sunday 28 June 2009
In Suffolk, Safer Neighbourhood Teams are made up of Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers, Specials and Police Support Volunteers.
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NHW Sports Trust
Wales
Sunday 28 June 2009
Engaging youth through the NHW Trust in Wales
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Inside Justice Week 2009
National
Sunday 28 June 2009
Details of Inside Justice Week 09.
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New Young 'Watchers' in Leicestershire
East Midlands
Saturday 27 June 2009
Hundreds of pupils from Parklands Primary, Fairfield Primary and All Saints Primary Schools in Wigston are the first and the youngest neighbourhood ‘watchers’ in the county.
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Neighbourhood Watch In Merthyr attend mock trial
Wales
Saturday 27 June 2009
Community Justice Court opens it's doors to Neighbourhood Watch.
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Cashback from crooks
National
Friday 26 June 2009
Home Secretary has launched a new pilot fund that will use money and assets seized from wealthy criminals in the fight against crime and antisocial behaviour.
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First West Hinckley NHW Newsletter
East Midlands
Tuesday 23 June 2009
The first Edition of a Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for Watch members West Hinckley in Leicestershire was published during Neighbourhood Watch Week 2009.
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Leicestershire Police Authority invite Neighbourhood Watch to join their Consultation Panel
East Midlands
Tuesday 23 June 2009
The Police Authority have asked the Leicestershire and Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Associations to extend an invitation to all Neighbourhood Watch members.
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New ShopWatch scheme for Barnoldswick
North West
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Police have announced the formation of a new ShopWatch scheme in Barnoldswick, Lancashire
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Festival organisers team up with police to fight thefts
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Two of the biggest organisations in the pop festival industry are working closer with police to reduce the growing level of theft at festival venues.
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New FREE website for information about Funding.
National
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Office of the Third Sector bulletin:
NCVO and OTS launch Funding Central
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Barclays Boost For Modernisation Fund
National
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Barclays Commercial Bank has agreed to match the Government’s contribution to the loans strand of their Modernisation Fund.
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Community Grant Scheme for Crewe & Nantwich
North West
Tuesday 23 June 2009
The Community Grant scheme is provided and administered by Cheshire East Council and is aimed at voluntary and community groups in the Crewe and Nantwich area.
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Launch of the North Yorkshire Neighbourhood Watch Association
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 22 June 2009
After a gap of many years members of the district NW associations in the county of North Yorkshire have joined together to form The North Yorkshire Neighbourhood Watch Association
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Newport Neighbourhood Watch Week Event
Wales
Sunday 21 June 2009
Spreading the word in Newport.
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Finalists announced in 2009 Tilley Awards
National
Sunday 21 June 2009
A series of projects which have reduced crime, engaged young people and supported victims of domestic violence have been named as national finalists in the 2009 Tilley Awards, by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell
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Green Paper offers ‘louder voice for communities’ in criminal justice improvements
National
Friday 19 June 2009
A series of new measures to give communities more say in the way justice is done in their area has been announced by ministers. The plans include creating 30 pioneer areas across England and Wales where the new justice initiatives will be tested.
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Clean Kent teams up with local residents to keep Kent clean, safe and beautiful.
South East
Friday 19 June 2009
This week sees the launch of the Clean Kent Watch, a volunteering project lead as part of the Clean Kent Campaign
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Catch NHW on the Community Support Bus in Humberside
Yorkshire and Humberside
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Humberside has a programme of contact opportunities for the public using a double decker community support bus.
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New Regional Web Pages go Live
National
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Each region now has its own web pages to populate with news and events from each force area.
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South West NHW Regional Report
South West
Wednesday 17 June 2009
View details about NHW in your region.
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Wales Regional NHW Report June 2009
Wales
Wednesday 17 June 2009
View the regional reports from each county in Wales.
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South East NHW Regional Report June 2009
South East
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Read how NHW is benefiting your County in the South East region.
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North West NHW Regional Report June 2009
North West
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Read here activities from the North West region.
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Police Launch Neighbourhood Watch Week To Combat Crime In Birmingham
West Midlands
Tuesday 16 June 2009
POLICE are urging members of the local community to lend their eyes and ears as Neighbourhood Watch Week begins today.
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Derbyshire Substation Watch launched
East Midlands
Tuesday 16 June 2009
This joint initiative was launched on 16th June in South Derbyshire and rolled out across the county in collaboration with the Safer Neighbourhood Teams.
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Kent NHW Celebrates 25 Years
South East
Tuesday 16 June 2009
NHW members from across Kent celebrated 25 years!
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Neighbourhood and Home Watch Fund- Details on how to apply.
National
Tuesday 16 June 2009
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch Fund is a £500,000 fund available for new and existing Neighbourhood and Home Watch groups to receive grants of between £1,000 and £50,000.
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Kent County Eye
South East
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Country Eye is a partnership between the rural community, Kent Police and Neighbourhood Watch.
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Celebrate NHW Week in Harborough
East Midlands
Tuesday 16 June 2009
The NHW team at Harborough will be celebrating today at Harborough Market.
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Safe & Confident Community Roadshow in Market Harborough
East Midlands
Tuesday 16 June 2009
A special event is taking place to help boost community safety in Market Harborough and find out if people have any concerns about crime.
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Community website for Lancashire's teens will improve service provision
North West
Tuesday 16 June 2009
A new social networking site has been launched to give Lancashire youth a say in crime reduction initiatives.
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Avon & Somerset Police support NHW
South West
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Avon and Somerset Constabulary is calling on people to get involved in their local Neighbourhood Watch scheme to help look after their own home and those of their neighbours.
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Minister launches Neighbourhood Watch Week
National
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Giving communities even more tools to protect themselves from criminals is the new focus of Neighbourhood Watch, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today at the launch of a dedicated week focussing on the issue.
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Stockton NHW kick off Neighbourhood Watch Week!
North East
Tuesday 16 June 2009
To celebrate the start of Neighbourhood Watch Week (15June-19th June) Stockton Neighbourhood watch put on an information stall in Stockton market place on Saturday 13th June.
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Neighbourhood Watch Week in Humberside
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 15 June 2009
The reason for National Neighbourhood Watch Week is to highlight the great value of having the protection of a Neighbourhood Watch and the availability of help to set up and develop a new group. Neighbourhood Watch is part of the Council’s Neighbourhood Management undertaking and the Humberside Police’s Neighbourhood Policing policy.
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NHW Week Activities in Suffolk
East of England
Monday 15 June 2009
As part of Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Week (Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June), officers from Safer Neighbourhood Teams and local members of NHW will be attending events across Suffolk offering information and showing people how to join the scheme.
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Justice Seen, Justice Done Events in Manchester
North West
Monday 15 June 2009
During Neighbourhood Watch Week Greater Manchester Police G Division are having a Justice Seen, Justice Done engagement day in each of the four neighbourhoods.
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Neighbourhood & Home Watch Week 2009
National
Sunday 14 June 2009
In Neighbourhood & Home Watch Week 2009, I would like to take this opportunity of reminding you all of the main themes which we here at NHWN are using to promote this years event:
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Thames Valley - NHW Week
South East
Sunday 14 June 2009
Details of activities in the Thames Valley area during NHW Week .2009
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PCSO's support NHW Week in Stevenage
East of England
Sunday 14 June 2009
POLICE Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from the Stevenage Neighbourhood Team are organising a number of events ahead of Neighbourhood Watch Week, which begins on June 15.
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Bedfordshire NHW Week Celebrations
East of England
Sunday 14 June 2009
A national event aimed at celebrating the Neighbourhood Watch movement will be marked in Bedfordshire next week.
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Neighbourhood Watch Week in Cumbria
North West
Sunday 14 June 2009
In Cumbria events are being held throughout the County to celebrate the successes of Neighbourhood Watch, inform members about new support structures, and raise awareness about the national theme of 'Action Against Burglary'.
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Celebrating NHW Week in Peterborough
East of England
Thursday 11 June 2009
As part of National NHW Week the Peterborough NHW Committee will hold a"drop in" for NHW coordinators on 17th June 2009 at the Caliente Club Parnwell Centre Parnwell
Time: 3-7pm
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Chelmsford - NHW Week Event
South East
Thursday 11 June 2009
Springfield District Neighbourhood Watch, will be at Sainsbury's supermarket, in Springfield, in the foyer from 12noon till 4pm on Friday 19th June.
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LNWA Newsletter #22
London
Tuesday 9 June 2009
The Neighbourhood & Homewatch Network and LNWA are all anxious that information reaches the "grass roots" of the organisation so we shall all be grateful if you can do your best to ensure that this newsletter reaches every house in a Neighbourhood Watch in your Borough.
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Farm Watch Warning - Cattle rustling on the Increase
National
Sunday 7 June 2009
Last year, with rising fuel prices, oil theft was the growth crime in rural areas. Before that it was scrap metal. Now it seems that cattle rustling is on the increase again, thanks partly to high prices and changes in subsidies, and the growing demand for low-priced meat.
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Forecourt crime is target of new campaign in Norfolk
East of England
Sunday 7 June 2009
Police and petrol stations have launched a campaign against theft from filling stations in Norfolk, after a rise in the number of drivers filling up and leaving without paying.
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Free USB 'Stick' gives school-leavers crime and safety advice
National
Sunday 7 June 2009
Dumfries and Galloway police have teamed up with other agencies to offer school-leavers in the region advice in an exciting new way. Each will receive a free 2gb USB memory stick packed with advice on a variety of subjects from sexual health to alcohol and drugs.
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Massive upsurge in bike theft reported
East of England
Sunday 7 June 2009
Bike thefts in Cambridge were up by 64 per cent in March compared to the same month last year. In total, 264 bikes were stolen in the Cambridge area, up from 161 in March last year.
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Police tips for festival visitors
South West
Sunday 7 June 2009
Revellers bound for the Glastonbury Music Festival can now get online tips on how to enjoy the festival safely.
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Avoid becoming a target of crime on holiday
National
Tuesday 2 June 2009
Becoming a victim of crime whilst on holiday can be easily avoided if you take simple precautionary measures.
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PM pledges bigger say for young people
National
Sunday 31 May 2009
Young people have voiced their opinions on how to increase youth participation in the community and in politics, during a round-table discussion with the Prime Minister at Downing Street.
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Public Liability Insurance Policy Update
National
Tuesday 26 May 2009
UPDATE regarding your Neighbourhood Watch Public Liability Insurance
Free Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is available to Neighbourhood Watch Associations / Schemes in England & Wales which have been formally registered with, and approved by, their local police as an authorised Neighbourhood Watch Association/Scheme. This scheme is managed by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) working in conjunction with CaSE Insurance. Cover is underwritten by Ansvar Insurance Company Limited.
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WATCHDOG WARNING AS PUBLIC IS SCAMMED OUT OF £3.5BN
National
Tuesday 26 May 2009
The trading watchdog today warned people to be vigilant about scams which cost the public around £3.5 billion a year.
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Keep It Safe Campaign
National
Monday 25 May 2009
Keep it safe
Our ‘Keep it Safe’ campaign is designed to spread the word about home security, and to encourage everyone to do all they can to protect their property from criminals.
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Top 10 tips to keep your house safe
National
Monday 25 May 2009
There’s plenty of good advice available for those looking for more information about ways to prevent burglaries, and the most effective safety changes you can make.
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Ordering Leaflets for Neighbourhood & Home Watch Week 2009
National
Sunday 24 May 2009
The complete range of Home Office crime reduction publicity materials are outlined in the Crime Reduction Publicity Catalogue. The materials, which include leaflets, posters and stickers are user-friendly and can be used in both national campaigns and local initiatives.
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Keep Crime Down - Anti Burglary pack
National
Sunday 24 May 2009
the Home Office have produced an anti-burglary pack which can be ordered via prolog.
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PM unveils new strategy on crime
National
Thursday 14 May 2009
The Drime Minister has outlined a wide-ranging new strategy on crime that identifies new challenges facing the UK and action the Government plans to take to deal with them.
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Public given greater say as new crime strategy is published
National
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Local people will be able to choose how money from a £4 million criminal assets fund is spent in their area, alongside further targeted work to tackle property-related crime and a tougher approach to dealing with prolific offenders announced by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Justice Secretary Jack Straw today.
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Justice Seen Justice Done Information Pack for Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators.
National
Monday 11 May 2009
An information pack has been produced by the Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Unit in the Home Office for Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators and other residents’ leaders, with information on what you can expect from the police and other criminal justice services locally and how to get the best for your community.
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Safer Homes Fund
National
Tuesday 5 May 2009
The Safer Homes Fund is a £6million programme for voluntary and community sector organisations.
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NSGWI Minutes- 18th March 2009
National
Tuesday 5 May 2009
National Strategy Group for Watch Issues - minutes of meeting held on 18th March 2009.
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North Leicestershire NHW celebrate County Awards
East Midlands
Monday 4 May 2009
Members of the Leicestershire North Neighbourhood Watch Association, which is based in Loughborough, were presented with an award in recognition of their contribution to neighbourhood policing.
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Social Landlords 2009 Awards for tackling ASB announced
National
Saturday 2 May 2009
The Social Landlords Crime and Nuisance Group’s (SLCNG) 2009 Awards have been launched today. The Awards are to be given to people on the front-line who have made a difference to their community in tackling anti-social behaviour.
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Neighbourhood Watch in Stafford get new plummage
West Midlands
Thursday 30 April 2009
Neighbourhood Watch schemes in Staffordshire Police are getting a new web-based communication system that could get members all of a twitter.
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Consultation: Engaging Communities in Criminal Justice
National
Wednesday 29 April 2009
Effective community engagement is key to improving public confidence in the way in which crime is tackled and justice delivered.
This consultation document is built around four primary aims which are critical components of the changes the Criminal Justice System wish to bring about:
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Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association AGM
East Midlands
Tuesday 28 April 2009
The official association representing ALL Neighbourhood Watch schemes across Leicestershire the ' Leicestershire County Neighbourhood Watch Association' is hosting its fourth AGM this week at Force HQ, Enderby from 7pm on Thursday 30th April.
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Crime statistics in England and Wales: quarterly update year ending Dec 08
National
Sunday 26 April 2009
Latest crime statistics reveal that there is an apparent rise in theft from the person but we are seeing falls in both robbery and vehicle crime. Levels of all household and acquisitive crime remain stable.
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Electronic applications mean faster criminal record checks
National
Sunday 19 April 2009
A new electronic application system bringing faster results to its largest customers was launched today by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
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£5.5m seized from criminals gives New Year cash boost to police
National
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Police forces across England and Wales are to receive a £5.5 million cash boost from assets seized from criminals, the Home Office announced today.
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Securing Homes - ACTION AGAINST BURGLARY
National
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Securing homes is about refreshing and intensifying our activity to ensure that we are reaching those people who are still more vulnerable to burglary
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Police Direct helps break information barrier between police and public
East of England
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Police Direct, a messaging system with 40,000 members currently signed up, pioneered by Suffolk Police, is continuing to generate support and to cut crime in the county.
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Llanelli Win Funding for Data Link Pots
Wales
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Llanelli Neighbourhood Watch have succeeded in obtaining a grant for £800 for their project of Data Link Pots
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KENT POLICE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
South East
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Kent Police is helping to celebrate 25 years of Neighbourhood Watch success across the county
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FREE Burglary Prevention Advice Pack
National
Wednesday 8 April 2009
There are lots of simple, practical steps we can take to secure our home in the new free burglary prevention pack which the Home Office is making available to everyone.
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Cracking down on burglary
National
Tuesday 7 April 2009
Free burglary prevention advice and a crack down on repeat burglars are part of a new package of support to help the public to protect themselves from burglary and help keep crime down, announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith on Tuesday 7th April.
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NEW - Gas Safe Register
National
Tuesday 31 March 2009
Safe Register, the official gas safety body in Great Britain and the Isle of Man from 1 April, is making the public aware that a big change is imminent – the CORGI gas register is going.
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Neighbourhood Watch Secures Seat on Regional Assembly
East Midlands
Sunday 29 March 2009
The Secretary of the East Midlands NHW Forum has won the election to secure a seat on the East Midlands Regional Assembly for Neighbourhood Watch.
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Neighbourhood Watch Public Liability Insurance
London
Sunday 29 March 2009
Free Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is available to Neighbourhood Watch Associations / Schemes in England & Wales which have been formally registered with, and approved by, their local police authority as an authorised Neighbourhood Watch Association/Scheme.
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School police patrols help in fight against anti-social behaviour
National
Thursday 26 March 2009
Vernon Coaker said, 'It is important that young people feel safe walking home from school. We know that the end of the school day can be a flashpoint for trouble, even if this doesn’t happen right outside the gates.'
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CRIMEFIGHTING FROM THE CLASSROOM
National
Thursday 26 March 2009
A YORKSHIRE teacher has introduced crimefighting to students thanks to a piece of imaginative movie making.
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Message from Jacqui Smith
National
Wednesday 25 March 2009
Latest news from the Home Office
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Daventry Watch Liaison Officer thanks NHW
East Midlands
Tuesday 24 March 2009
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Daventry - 23/3/09
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School pupils learn how to keep safe and prevent crime
East Midlands
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Primary school pupils learnt how to prevent crimes in their neighbourhood.
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Burglary Day of Action: 7th April
National
Monday 23 March 2009
As part of the Real Help in Hard Times programme of work this day of action is designed to provide the police, CDRPs, community groups etc with a platform to communicate the work being done to keep burglary down including enforcement, work with Prolific and other Priority Offenders, crime prevention advice and reassurance to burglary victims.
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New funding to tackle mobile phone crime
National
Monday 23 March 2009
New funding of £250,000 has been made available to help police more swiftly identify stolen mobile phones
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Police in Loughborough help young people go fishing
East Midlands
Sunday 22 March 2009
The police in Loughborough have donated unclaimed fishing equipment to a youth club in the town.
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NHWN Minutes
National
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Minutes and regional reports.
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POTENTIAL FUNDING FOR NHW
National
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Exciting news about funding for Neighbourhood Watch
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If you suspect it report it
National
Tuesday 17 March 2009
"Don't rely on others. If you suspect it report it." That's the message of a national anti-terrorist hotline campaign launched on Monday March 16.
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Volunteer Neighbourhood Watch Volunteers Coordinators Recruited from the Nepalese Community
West Midlands
Tuesday 17 March 2009
At a meeting with the Nepalese community on 5 March, organised by PCSO Minisha Pandaya of the Nuneaton Central Safer Neighbourhoods Team, three volunteer NW Coordinators were recruited.
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Public Liability Insurance Renewal Notice
National
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Further details on renewing or registering to obtain the free public liability insurance offered to Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch schemes.
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West Yorks text-messaging crime-reduction system to be expanded
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 16 March 2009
A text-messaging scheme to reduce business crime is to be rolled out across the Bingley and Worth Valley area of West Yorkshire.
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Government announces another £5m for Tackling Knives Action Programme
National
Monday 16 March 2009
Jacqui Smith has announced that an extra £5m will be spent on extending the government's Tackling Knives Action Programme. The new cash will be used to extend the programme for another year and to extend it to cover two new areas: Kent and Hampshire.
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It Doesn't have to happen!
National
Friday 13 March 2009
Sports stars work with kids to show alternatives to carrying a knife
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Neighbourhood policing in action
North West
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Police Minister Vernon Coaker visited Liverpool today to see how the police are handling local priorities for the people of Toxteth.
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Stockton on Tees NHW set up No Cold Calling Zones
North East
Wednesday 11 March 2009
No Cold Calling Zone Signs going up in Stockton
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Pet-owners sign up for Dogwatch scheme to help reduce crime
East of England
Monday 9 March 2009
Over 100 dog walkers in Stevenage, Herts, signed up to help police sniff out crime in the town at the launch of Dogwatch last month.
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Action Against Business Crime
National
Monday 9 March 2009
Action Against Business Crime, the organisation that supports business crime reduction partnerships and which closed at the end of last year, is to be re-launched.
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New single national target for police
Friday 6 March 2009
From today the only national police target set from Whitehall is to increase public confidence by 15 percentage points so crime and anti-social behaviour issues that matter to them locally are being addressed.
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Tracking gun 'fingerprints' to catch criminals
National
Wednesday 4 March 2009
A new, £8m state-of-the-art national ballistics service is helping police solve crimes.
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You do have the right NOT to remain silent- Policing Pledge Launch
Wednesday 4 March 2009
Too many people do not know about the service standards they get from the police according to new research published today by Home Secretary
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Text to find out how to contact YOUR Neighbourhood Team
National
Wednesday 4 March 2009
Text 'PLEDGE' to find out how to contact your very own Neighbourhood Team
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London prizes for community-based crime fighting projects
London
Monday 2 March 2009
The winners of the 2009 Safer London Problem Solving and Safer Travel Awards, celebrating innovative projects to promote safer communities across London and on the transport system, have been announced
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Crime-reduction Takeaways
National
Monday 2 March 2009
Takeway-style bags aimed at helping residents keep burglars away are being dished out by police to people in areas where crooks have already broken into homes across Basildon and Thurrock, Essex.
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Derbyshires' Safeguard scheme extended to cover more businesses
East Midlands
Monday 2 March 2009
A project to tackle business crime has been extended by Derbyshire police.
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Residential Community Crime Fighters Training
National
Monday 2 March 2009
The Community Crime Fighter Programme is a training and support scheme for members of the public who are already active in their community and who want to know more about what they can do to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Community payback cleans up graffiti
National
Friday 27 February 2009
A scheme which puts vandals to work cleaning up vandalism and graffiti in Southampton was praised today by the government’s Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey.
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Project Griffin launches at East Midlands Airport
East Midlands
Thursday 26 February 2009
Businesses based at East Midlands Airport are being asked to join a project which supports the police in their fight against counter-terrorism and crime.
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Communities fighting crime in Nottingham
Thursday 26 February 2009
A group of residents who are working alongside the council and the police saw offenders doing Community Payback today
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Do you want to get involved in Community Crime Fighting?
National
Thursday 26 February 2009
So far more than 500 people have received training on the CCF scheme.
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Rutland County NHW Association launched
East Midlands
Thursday 26 February 2009
Details of the meeting held on Thursday 26th February 2009
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DARE- takes 'Two Steps Ahead'
East Midlands
Tuesday 24 February 2009
The drug education and life skills charity DARE will be assisting the Two Steps Ahead project to pass on its messages, about domestic security into schools.
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BBC Suffolk - Don't be a Tosser 2!
East of England
Monday 23 February 2009
BBC Suffolk's multi award-winning anti-litter campaign returns, and this time even more people are getting involved.
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Police to receive £5 million for new helicopters
National
Monday 23 February 2009
New, state-of-the-art helicopters will help police forces protect communities and tackle crime.
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Operation Staysafe Weekend
National
Monday 23 February 2009
Do you know where your child is at night?
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Log on and listen up
East Midlands
Saturday 21 February 2009
A new way to access content on the Leicestershire Constabulary website has been launched.
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Police urge shed security in North West Leicestershire
East Midlands
Friday 20 February 2009
Now that the snow has gone and the daffodils are starting to appear, many people will be thinking about getting their gardens ready for the spring/summer season.
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Spring 2009 Newsletter from Market Harborough
East Midlands
Friday 20 February 2009
Read the latest crime prevention news from Harborough Districts NHW.
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Anti social behaviour - how to get help
National
Thursday 19 February 2009
Anti-social behaviour is any activity that impacts on other people in a negative way. It includes different types of selfish behaviour and unacceptable activity that can blight the quality of community life.
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Neighbourhood Crime & Justice Pioneer Areas
National
Thursday 19 February 2009
Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Pioneer areas – have been amongst the first areas to nominate their local community activists to attend the Community Crime Fighters training.
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Dont advertise your home to Burglars; Keep it safe. Keep it hidden. Keep it locked.
National
Tuesday 17 February 2009
View the latest burglary campaign video.
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New Crime Prevention Campaign Launched TODAY
National
Tuesday 17 February 2009
A new £1.6million national crime prevention campaign has been launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
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More time for police ‘on the beat’
National
Monday 16 February 2009
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today announced the next step in common sense policing by scrapping a police timesheet.
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National Neighbourhood Chairs Meet
National
Monday 16 February 2009
2009 sees the celebration of the first 25 years of a national body to represent Neighbourhood Watch.
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Have you seen a copy of your Constabulary's Policing Pledge?
East Midlands
Sunday 15 February 2009
All 43 police forces across England and Wales have signed up to deliver the Pledge for their communities
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Working together to tackle crime in Newport
Wales
Friday 13 February 2009
The government’s crime and justice adviser saw offenders carrying out work on community payback projects. Offenders wear high visibility orange community payback jackets which show the public there are consequences to breaking the law. This is part of the drive to tackle crime and support victims.
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Residents help crackdown on crime in Brixton
London
Thursday 12 February 2009
A group of residents in Brixton, South London, who have worked with the police and Lambeth Council to tackle kerb crawling and anti-social behaviour, were praised by the government’s crime and justice adviser Louise Casey and victims’ champion Sara Payne, on a visit to the area.
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Neighbourhood Watch Chair joins the 'Community Crime Fighters Club'
National
Thursday 12 February 2009
The Chair and Vice Chair of the NHWN undertook the training session to become Community Crime Fighters.
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Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises
National
Wednesday 11 February 2009
The Government pledged £42.5 million to help volunteers, charities and social enterprises deliver extra real help to those that need it most, during the global economic downturn.
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NHW members join 'Community Crime Fighter' programme.
East of England
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Two coordinators from Park Farm NHW in Peterborough have been nominated by the City Council and Police to become Community Crime Fighters. PFNHW was a previous winner of a Respect Award in 2007.
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NPSGWI- minutes of meeting held in December 2008
National
Tuesday 10 February 2009
National Police Steering Group for Nwighbourhood Watch Issues meet biannually and is chaired by Chief Constable Frank Whiteley
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Find out what you can do to prepare for floods.
National
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Around 5 million people live in flood risk areas in England and Wales. The Environment Agency warn people about flooding and build flood defences.
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Meet the new home guard
National
Tuesday 10 February 2009
With burglaries on the increase, Neighbourhood Watch schemes are rising to the challenge - this time with new technology
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Medway launches its new website
South East
Monday 9 February 2009
The Medway Neighbourhood Watch Association is a voluntary organisation, registered as a Charity and is a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Its main purpose and objective is to help and advise the coordinators of over 400 separate NW schemes which exist throughout the Medway Towns.
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What to expect from your Neighbourhood Policing Team
National
Saturday 7 February 2009
View the Home Office video on You Tube ........is this happening in your area?
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Regional distraction burglary campaign hits the mark
East Midlands
Saturday 7 February 2009
A three month regional distraction burglary campaign has led to 44 people being arrested and a 20% reduction in offences.
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Runnymede Partnership Events
South East
Friday 6 February 2009
A Partnership week of action is taking place from 9th to 13th February in the Borough of Runnymede in Surrey.
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Cambridgeshire NHW Annual Conference
East of England
Friday 6 February 2009
This years annual conference was held on Saturday 31st January 2009 at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon.
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Stronger power to tackle gangs
National
Friday 6 February 2009
5 February 2009
A new power to prevent gang-related violence will be introduced in the Policing and Crime Bill, the Home Secretary announced today.
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View Crime Prevention Videos on You Tube!
National
Friday 6 February 2009
Burglary - Keep it safe, keep it locked
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Harborough Be Safe 2008 - 1600 Homes made safer!
East Midlands
Thursday 5 February 2009
Harborough Be Safe was launched in December 2002 to ensure that every elderly or vulnerable person living within the district received advice and free installation of enhanced security against distraction burglary and burglary. The partnership between Market Harborough Neighbourhood Watch, and Leicestershire Constabulary has also helped victims of crime as well as those most at risk in our community.
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York Community Watch
Yorkshire and Humberside
Thursday 5 February 2009
Welcome to York Community Watch & Crime Prevention.
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Stores step up to stop knife crime
National
Thursday 5 February 2009
The Home Office is working with 21 top retailers and the British Retail Consortium to limit teenagers' access to knives.
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The London Neighbourhood Watch Association - Newsletters
London
Wednesday 4 February 2009
The London Neighbourhood Watch Association (LNWA) has been established for over three years and already represents the interests of more than three quarters of the London Boroughs.
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Did you know?
National
Wednesday 4 February 2009
If you want to be certain your house is as safe as you can make it, here are 10 tips you should follow.
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Handbag theft from cars 4 x more likely than a street snatch
National
Tuesday 3 February 2009
They say that behind every great man is a great woman............ and behind every great woman is a great handbag. With this in mind, it seems surprising that so many are being stolen from cars
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UK Crime Statistics: Where does your town rank?
National
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Police and insurance companies have released statistics revealing the UK's crime hotspots.
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Neighbourhood Watch attends Summit at Home Office
National
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Marion Lewis, the Chair of the Neighbourhood Watch & Home Watch Network (NHWN) attended a Summit as one of the partners working with the Home Office to help reduce crime.
Today’s summit is part of a series of initiatives to help increase people’s personal security, particularly those who feel the most vulnerable in society, and help the public to avoid becoming victims of opportunistic criminals.
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LOOKOUT- Helping to Protect 10,000 Homes
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 2 February 2009
The Newsletter for the Harrogate & District Neighbourhood Watch Association. January 2009 Edition
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New metropolitan police commissioner
National
Monday 2 February 2009
28 January 2009
The Home Secretary made her recommendation to Her Majesty The Queen following an open competition for the selection of the new Commissioner and having regard to the recommendations made to her by the Metropolitan Police Authority and representations from the Mayor of London.
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Details about Voluntary ID cards released
North West
Monday 2 February 2009
Work is underway to identify a number of areas across the UK where British nationals can be among the first to apply for an identity card, the Home Secretary announced when she visited Manchester today.
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Warning re Bogus Cash Scam Phone Calls
National
Monday 2 February 2009
BT has warned people to be on their guard against phonecalls from con-artists claiming to be calling from the telecommunications provider and demanding immediate payment.
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View the latest Crime in Your Area
National
Sunday 1 February 2009
Use our links to review the crime statistics released by your constabulary.
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Crime Mapping in the Metropolitan Area
London
Sunday 1 February 2009
Welcome to the Met's Crime Mapping Website
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Wales NHW initiative to engage schools in preventing grass fires
Wales
Friday 30 January 2009
The Rhondda Cynon Taf Neighbourhood Watch Association are running with assistance from the Community Safety Partnership a “STOP GRASS FIRES” campaign to highlight the dangers and reduce grass fires in thir county borough.
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New director-general for crime and policing
National
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Stephen Rimmer has been appointed as the new Director General for Crime Reduction and Community Safety Group within the Home Office, announced by Permanent Secretary, Sir David Normington, today.
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Crime prevention card by Neighbourhood Watch member goes county-wide
East Midlands
Monday 26 January 2009
A crime-prevention initiative that started in Lady Bay in Lady bayis spreading across Notts. The 'Two Steps Ahead' card originally produced in 2000 offers 29 simple tips to help reduce house and car crime.
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Cleveland Police Volunteer Scheme
North East
Friday 23 January 2009
Peter Griffith became one of the first Neighbouehood Watch members in Cleveland to take on this role. Read his views here.
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OWL Messaging system for Neighbourhood Watch wins a National Award
East of England
Friday 23 January 2009
Winners in the e-Government National Awards are announced
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Home Secretary statement on crime statistics
National
Thursday 22 January 2009
Statement by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith about the latest crime figures published today.
Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network Chair, Marion Lewis has been invited to attend a summit to discuss with the Home Secretary and other parties how we can work together to keep our burglary figures down.
22/01/09
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Working together to tackle crime in Sandwell
West Midlands
Tuesday 20 January 2009
An estate plagued by anti-social behaviour now transformed by the community working with the police and other agencies was today visited by neighbourhood crime and justice adviser Louise Casey.
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Plea from Northamptonshire Police - Neighbourhood Watch Support for Operation Liberal
East of England
Monday 19 January 2009
Northamptonshire Polioce are requesting operational support via Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators against Distraction Burglary.
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Recession is pushing up crime figures
National
Monday 19 January 2009
Robbery and burglary are on the rise across the country, almost doubling in some areas, according to figures that provide the first evidence that the economic downturn is fuelling crime.
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New ACC For North Yorkshire
Yorkshire and Humberside
Sunday 18 January 2009
Sue Cross takes responsibility for Territorial Policing having been Acting ACC since Peter Bagshaw retired last year...North Yorkshire Police have announced this week that
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Home Security Advice for your Community
National
Sunday 18 January 2009
Use the crime prevention information below to help prevent you becoming a victim of burglary.
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Victims Must Come First
National
Sunday 18 January 2009
Burglars who steal items of sentimental value or target vulnerable people may receive tougher sentences after the lord chief justice called yesterday for punishments to reflect the anguish caused to victims of break-ins. Lord Igor Judge urged courts to mete out stiffer punishments and reassert the principle "our homes should be our castles".
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Essex Police Sponsors Young People Awards
East of England
Sunday 18 January 2009
Essex Police is sponsoring Young People of the Year or 'YOPEY' – the antidote to all the bad press about the younger generation.
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Successful Operation Against Knife And Gun Suspects
London
Sunday 18 January 2009
The Met's Operation Argon focused on people carrying knives and guns in and around licensed premises and achieved significant results... Five guns taken off the streets and visits to almost two hundred venues are some of the achievements of Operation Argon.
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NSGWI Minutes
National
Saturday 17 January 2009
National Strategy Group for Watch Issues - minutes of the meeting held on 14th October 2008
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Consultation on Identity Cards
National
Saturday 17 January 2009
Before changing policy, the Home Office publishes consultation papers.
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Coming Soon: £3 Million Volunteering Fund
National
Friday 9 January 2009
A new programme aiming to strengthen the links between young and old across the UK is set to be launched. Over the next two years, up to £3 million will be spent on running the Intergenerational Volunteering Fund.
Plans to recruit 20,000 volunteers who will link together the generations across Britain are announced today by Minister for the Cabinet Office Liam Byrne.
The announcement comes as some charities across the UK are reporting record increases in the number of people volunteering this Christmas.
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Crimestoppers Domestic Violence Campaign
National
Friday 9 January 2009
How can I help a friend who is experiencing domestic violence?
Two women are killed every week as a result of Domestic Violence in England and Wales. If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing abuse you can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Volunteers welcome criminal record checks to protect the vulnerable
National
Thursday 8 January 2009
The myth that volunteers are put off by Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks has been destroyed by research which shows nine out of 10 people in favour of them.
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Stronger public voice for local policing in Merseyside
Thursday 8 January 2009
8 January 2009
The Home Secretary today joined Merseyside Police to witness their work with local communities to tackle crime and deliver the new Policing Pledge to local people.
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Giving a stronger voice to every community
National
Thursday 8 January 2009
All 43 police forces in England and Wales have committed to meet the promises contained in the national policing pledge.
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Spending ill-gotten gains for good
National
Thursday 8 January 2009
Police forces across England and Wales will spend millions seized from criminals last summer to help them fight crime.
To see how much your local force will receive
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Promote Crimestoppers and raise funds for your own club or charity!
East Midlands
Thursday 8 January 2009
For the fourth year the charities Leicestershire Crimestoppers and Leicestershire Clubs for Young People have joined to gather to promote Crimestoppers to the Young People of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland through our annual prize draw.
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Neighbourhood Watch arranges senior citizens outing.
Wales
Thursday 8 January 2009
Neighbourhood Watch takes pensioners on a day out.
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Northants Crimestoppers Campaign
East Midlands
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Police in Northamptonshire, in partnership with Crimestoppers, are undertaking a drugs campaign, which got underway this week. The campaign, will run for several weeks, encouraging members of the public to provide information about suspected drug dealers.
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20 Years of Crimestoppers
East Midlands
Monday 5 January 2009
The national charity, Crimestoppers has reached its 20th Anniversary this year and a special event was held in Leicestershire to celebrate this historic anniversary.
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Stronger voice on local policing for every community
National
Friday 2 January 2009
The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today congratulated all 43 police forces for their outstanding commitment in reaching the momentous milestone of delivering the Policing Pledge for every community across England and Wales.
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View crime statistics for your area of Northamptonshire
East Midlands
Tuesday 30 December 2008
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police...
Did you know you can now get up-to-date information on crime levels in your area?
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Cuts to police red tape for the year ahead
National
Tuesday 30 December 2008
From January 2009 police forces will axe the lengthy Stop and Account form and cut the level of form-filling for most crimes.
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Crime mapping launched in leicestershire & Rutland
East Midlands
Tuesday 30 December 2008
Residents across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland now have access to the latest local crime information through a new interactive crime mapping website.
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New BusinessWatch scheme for Gloucester
South West
Monday 29 December 2008
Businesses in the Bristol Road area of Gloucester are joining forces with the police in a new initiative to beat crime.
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Guidance for establishing Designated Public Place Orders
National
Monday 29 December 2008
On 1 September 2001, sections 12–16 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 came into force allowing local authorities to establish Designated Public Place Orders where restrictions on public drinking apply. This booklet explains how they can be established.
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Litter-louts told to clean-up or pay-up
Yorkshire and Humberside
Monday 29 December 2008
Young litter louts in Wakefield are being given the chance to make amends for making the streets untidy – or face a £75 fine.
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Cumbria Policing Priorities Consultation
North West
Monday 22 December 2008
The Cumbria Police Authority have recently conducted a consultation exercise looking at policing priorities for 2009/2012 and NHW in Cumbria responded through a consultation with its members. The response was in the form of a paper which I have attached.
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Crimestoppers Most Wanted
National
Thursday 18 December 2008
Most Wanted is the place to view photos, watch CCTV footage and read descriptions of people who the police are currently looking for.
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Alarm Companies (High Pressure Sales)
East Midlands
Thursday 18 December 2008
This is a general warning message for all our watch members regarding alarm companies and their sales tactics.
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Break the silence
National
Thursday 18 December 2008
For the first time the crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is appealing to the public to give information they may have about domestic violence abuse of a loved one, colleague or neighbour.
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New rural CrimeWatch scheme is based on urban experiences
South East
Monday 8 December 2008
A new CrimeWatch scheme aimed at fighting crime and protecting businesses in the rural area of the Weald in Kent, was launched last week.
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Winter Newsletter 2008
East Midlands
Friday 5 December 2008
Newsletter From the Harborough District Neighbourhood Watch
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ACPO Information Sharing Guidelines Dec 2008
National
Friday 5 December 2008
NHWN would like to bring to your notice the revised Police and Watch Scheme Guidance on Information Sharing
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Cutting police red tape in Staffordshire
West Midlands
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Home Office officials this week witnessed first-hand how Staffordshire’s policing teams are planning to reduce police bureaucracy.
After a meeting with Staffordshire Chief Constable
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Blears and Hope commit to a thriving community sector
National
Wednesday 3 December 2008
23.11.08 Secretary of State for Communities, Hazel Blears and Minister for the Third Sector, Phil Hope have today announced the Government's commitment to further strengthen the role of community organisations and the third sector across England.
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Governments 'Fair rules' agenda revealed
National
Wednesday 3 December 2008
The Prime Minister has set out the government’s ‘fair rules’ agenda, outlining a range of policy initiatives designed to support strong communities.
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Leicestershire and Rutland people less 'at risk' of personal crime according to report
East Midlands
Tuesday 2 December 2008
Residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have more confidence in their police force than people in other force areas according to reports published recently.
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Trustmark and LAATSN
National
Monday 1 December 2008
Trading Standards help householders find reliable and trustworthy tradespersons to carry out repair and improvements to their homes
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Information Commissioner to issue data sharing Code of Practice
National
Monday 1 December 2008
Among new powers will be new obligations, one of which is to publish a Code of Practice for data sharing. This will be of special interest to many Watch schemes in the UK which exchange 'mugshots' of excluded or targeted individuals.
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Thieves’ haul prompts alert over car keys
North West
Monday 1 December 2008
POLICE are warning residents not to fall foul of ‘hook & cane’ burglars.
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Operation Storyboard launches across the East Midlands
East Midlands
Monday 1 December 2008
30 people have been arrested, during the first ever regional distraction burglary campaign involving five police Forces.
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Hampshire NHW Association
South East
Sunday 30 November 2008
Use this link for the official website for Hants Neighbourhood Watch Association.
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Thames Valley Neighbourhood Watch
South East
Sunday 30 November 2008
Neighbourhood Watch is run by volunteers in the community. The Regional Administrator will support the scheme but each community develops their scheme to suit their needs.
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Lincolnshire Neighbourhood Watch
East Midlands
Sunday 30 November 2008
Welcome to Lincolnshire neighbourhood Watchs official website.
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Hassocks, Keymer and Clayton Neighbourhood Watch - Sussex community crime prevention
South East
Sunday 30 November 2008
This is the website of the Hassocks area Neighbourhood Watch group. Hassocks is situated in west Sussex, seven miles to the north of Brighton and forty miles south of London.
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Have a Safer Winter
Saturday 29 November 2008
Christmas should be a great time for you and your family - not criminals
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Consultation finds support for neighbourhood policing
National
Saturday 29 November 2008
Responses to policing consultation show widespread support for cutting police red tape.
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Neighbourhood Watch in London
London
Friday 28 November 2008
The London Neighbourhood Watch Association (LNWA) has been established for over three years and already represents the interests of more than three quarters of the London Boroughs.
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Latest Newsletter
National
Thursday 27 November 2008
Register here to receive regular newsletters - from the official Neighbourhood Watch Website
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Chair of NHWN awarded by ACPO
East Midlands
Thursday 27 November 2008
Chair of NHWN praised by her local Police
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Keep Christmas Presents Safe With Immobilise
East of England
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Suffolk Police are reminding people to register their Christmas purchases and presents with the online property database Immobilise, to help keep property...
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Gwent Neighbourhood Watch Website
Wales
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Gwent Neighbourhood Watch launched their own Neighbourhood Watch website earlier this year.
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England’s Smallest County Forms Neighbourhood Watch Association
East Midlands
Monday 24 November 2008
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators in Rutland have decided to take collective action to further promote their contribution to neighbourhood policing and community safety. The decision followed a visit to Rutland, England’s smallest county, by Marion Lewis, Chair of the new Home Office supported Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network.
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Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch Association
Wales
Saturday 22 November 2008
Welcome to Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch
Association Website
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Hertswatch
East of England
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Hertfordshire's Neighbourhood Watch Association
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New 'Neighbourhood Watch Welcome Pack'
National
Wednesday 19 November 2008
The Home Office has produced a range of Neighbourhood Watch publicity materials to aid practitioners carry out their work.
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Contact your local Crime & Disorder Reduction/Community Safety Partnership
National
Wednesday 19 November 2008
We need your help. If you'd like to get involved in improving the safety of your own community, here are a few ways to do that.
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Millions seized from criminals given back to police
National
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Police forces across England and Wales will receive nearly £6m this quarter from funds seized from criminals.
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Junior Neighbourhood Watch
National
Sunday 16 November 2008
Junior Neighbourhood Watch (or Kids Against Crime) is a relatively new idea that is finding popularity in many areas in the UK.
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Kent Police Authority “Safer Kent 2009 “ Award Winners
South East
Sunday 16 November 2008
Neighbourhood Watchers win two prestigious community safety awards.
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Hayes & Coney Hall Safer Neighbourhood Team
London
Sunday 2 November 2008
The Hayes & Coney Hall Safer Neighbourhoods team (Bromley borough) have now succeeded in covering the whole ward with Neighbourhood Watch,
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First Junior Neighbourhood Watch Group for Leicestershire
East Midlands
Thursday 30 October 2008
Pupils from a Wigston primary school are the first in the county to have successfully completed the Junior Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
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Two Steps Ahead
East Midlands
Sunday 26 October 2008
West Bridgford Neighbourhood Watch Group (Nottingham) is reviving a project first introduced in 2000 The Two Steps Ahead scheme is detailed in the attachments.
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New South Wales NHW Association
Wales
Friday 24 October 2008
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council area there has been a restructuring exercise of the NHW Movement, the movement has progressed from three independent Associations within each of the Rhondda , Cynon and Taf Ely Valleys to a newly formed Borough wide movement, now known as the Rhondda Cynon Taf Neighbourhood Watch Association.
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Newport - Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter Autumn 2008
Wales
Friday 24 October 2008
Use this site to publish your newsletter.
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The Chief Constable’s address to the Cumbria NWA AGM
North West
Wednesday 22 October 2008
It was my pleasure to address the Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association Conference on Saturday 4th October 2008. My second visit but your eighth Annual General Meeting, which is testimony in itself to the commitment and hard work of all your staff, Committee and members.
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Junior Neighbourhood Watch launched in Wigston, Leicestershire
East Midlands
Friday 17 October 2008
Pupils from a Wigston primary school in Leicestershir are amongst the first in the county to be part of a Junior Neighbourhood Watch scheme being ran at their school.
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Gwent Neighbourhood Watch Website
Wales
Wednesday 1 October 2008
For the latest news from Gwent Neighbourhood Watch
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Successful NHW in Ipswich
East of England
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Crabbe Street (and Aldeburgh Gardens) NW group held their annual community BBQ
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Kent Key Link
South East
Thursday 18 September 2008
A partnership with Kent Police, which provides a vital service to help keep both businesses and homes throughout the County of Kent safe.
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Consumer Direct
National
Thursday 11 September 2008
Consumer Direct is a government funded advice service for everyone to use.
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Official Neighbourhood Watch website for Leicestershire & Rutland
East Midlands
Thursday 11 September 2008
Use this link to find out more about the official NHW associatioon representing ALL police registered NHW schems in the counties of Leicestershire & Rutland.
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NHWN Questionnaire
National
Tuesday 5 August 2008
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