Police are calling on residents in parts of Gedling borough to get involved in a new voluntary crime prevention initiative that gets local people to take an active role in keeping their communities safe.
Street Watch is a community scheme run in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police to enhance local safety and tackle low-level issues affecting neighbourhoods.
Volunteers walk in pairs wearing high-visibility vests and are encouraged to report incidents of suspicious activity, including criminal damage, antisocial behaviour, graffiti, and fly-tipping.
All Street Watch volunteers take part in a training and induction session and are regularly supported by the force’s neighbourhood teams.
They are required to volunteer two hours per month as part of their Street Watch role, which are flexible around availability.
The scheme is open to anyone aged 18 and over who is interested in improving Gedling borough.
Members will be accompanied on their first walk by a neighbourhood officer, and each group is supported by a dedicated PCSO who liaises with volunteers.
Residents in Arnold and Mapperley can now sign up for the scheme.
PCSO Megan Tuffley, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Street Watch team, said: “Street Watch enables members of the public to play an active role in supporting the safety and wellbeing of their local area.
“Volunteers often become aware of neighbourhood issues before they are formally reported, and this initiative helps strengthen communication between residents and the police, contributing to a clearer understanding of local concerns.”
“The Street Watch scheme operates independently from established Neighbourhood Watch groups and focuses on enhancing security, vigilance, and awareness of crime prevention.
“If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is the time to join us and help make a difference!”
Residents interested in volunteering for Street Watch or finding out more information should email: streetwatch@notts.police.uk
Why is it the police want the public to volunteer to do the job, that they are supposed to do and for which they take tax payers money? I want to build a new house, if anyone wants to pay me to volunteer to build it, I will show them what to do, then when its built I can sell it and keep the money for myself. Any takers?