£1.4k extra secured for neighbourhood watch

The allocation will be utilised to continue production of the successful quarterly Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter but more importantly to promote the concept of Neighbourhood Watch to all communities in the Council area.

Councillor Thomas Conway, Chairperson of the Londonderry District Policing Partnership (DPP) commented: “This allocation of additional resources is to be welcomed. We already have several successful Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in operation in Foyle and we believe that the time is now right to encourage other neighbourhoods to think about setting up a scheme in their area.

“Neighbourhood Watch is an excellent example of a partnership approach to community safety and reducing the fear of crime.

“Through this funding we hope to raise the profile Neighbourhood Watch and increase interest among our communities in setting up new schemes.”

PSNI Area Commander for Foyle, Chief Inspector Jon Burrows added: “I am delighted to see additional resources being secured for the promotion of Neighbourhood Watch in Foyle.

“Policing is most effective when the police and the community work together to create a safer environment for all. “The number of schemes operating in the area increased last year and with this funding we hope to further increase uptake this year.”