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NORTHERN NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION
- 16th September 2009

The Northern part of Scotland took a big step forward yesterday with a meeting in Inverness on 16th September 2009 preliminary to the formation of a NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION for the area. Lisa Toon, National Development Officer for the Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches, based at Stirling, spoke of the work of AoSNW, its achievements and aims. David Mackay (centre right), representing the neighbouring Grampian Neighbourhood Watch Assn. assured Victoria Paterson (centre) and her co-ordinators of the full support of GNWA during the setting up process. Victoria said that the new association would begin with Inverness watches and expand from there, as details of watches are collated.

Protect your community with Neighbourhood Watch schemes

Police are seeking to encourage and assist the formation of neighbourhood watch schemes in the Inverness area. Constable Craig Dale, Community Safety Officer at Burnett Road Police Station said:

"The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is a useful initiative which generates community spirit and safer communities. I can only encourage community minded individuals who care about the area they live in to join the scheme."

Constable Dale’s views were endorsed by Inverness Area Commander, Chief Inspector Julian Innes who said:

"Neighbourhood Watch discourages crime and anti-social behaviour. Existing neighbourhood watches are doing an excellent job, and I am hoping that we can assist in the formation of many more schemes in and around the city and would urge interested parties to contact their local Police."

If you are interested in forming a neighbourhood watch or attending a short presentation on neighbourhood watch due to take place in early May contact Police at Burnett Road, Inverness tel: 01463 228473 or 228471.

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