Guidance

                                          Core Standards

Core standards are a guide to the performance targets of any Watch group and a measure of the success in meeting them. They set out the ideal actions of the co-ordinator and members.   The relative importance of the various actions will vary with the Watch environment over time.   They are listed below in no particular order.   The co-ordinator should -

Encourage members to use the Service Centre and Crimestoppers

        0845 600 5 700 or Service.Centre@grampian.pnn.police.uk.

Modern policing is based on information. Watch members are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police. Don’t swither and dither !   But the ‘Crime in Progress’ number is still 999 !

Obtain and pass local crime reports to members + seasonal notices (lights out, Xmas, summer holidays, etc) + reminders of basic precautions + leaflets promoting or explaining NW.

Create Newsletters.   Information leaflets can be obtained from the police website, GNWA, Crimestoppers, etc.

Arrange meetings with members as appropriate Welcome new residents

Ensure that all members have contact details of the co-ordinator/deputy

Be aware of vulnerable residents and contact their carers where appropriate.

Collect an annual £1 voluntary donation from each member, to cover the cost of running the watch.

Replace broken signs (ordering info on website).

Bring local problems to the attention of the community PC or Warden, Community Council, Local Authority community development department, NW association

Promote NW whenever possible.

Communicate with GNWA and local association as appropriate Report faulty street lights, blocked drains, etc

Understand the need for Core Standards to foster consistency

Maintain contact with local associations, reporting successes or failures and requesting support when needed

Encourage community spirit

Encourage communication with any age group.