Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch N.I. is responsible for supporting and promoting Neighbourhood Watch schemes across Northern Ireland. It will develop policy, programmes and best practice and represent Neighbourhood Watch nationally, in order to achieve greater public participation and awareness of Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbourhood Watch - Helping to make Northern Ireland safer Community Safety seeks to reduce crime, the fear of crime, anti-social behaviour and other factors that affect perceptions of safety and as a consequence quality of life. Neighbourhood Watch supports the emphasis on a local approach to local problems, by offering solutions which are tailored to local needs for a lasting impact. By working together, local communities and relevant agencies in the public, private, business and voluntary sectors can identify and address local concerns about crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators: Central to the effective operation of Neighbourhood Watch is the role of the appointed Co-ordinator. This individual is nominated to act in this capacity by all of those others wishing to be involved in a particular scheme. The relationship between the Co-ordinator and the police will be of critical importance to the long-term success of each scheme. Communications: Proper communications is essential to the long-term success of any Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Communications between the police, the Community Safety Co-ordinator, the local community and other agencies is crucial in maintaining links and identifying opportunities for all parties. Police support to Neighbourhood Watch: A key role for police within each district is to support the concept of Neighbourhood Watch and to envourage its development within each community. It is beneficial for each District Command Unit (D.C.U.) to have an officer responsible for maintaining an overview of all established Neighbourhood Watch schemes within its area. The role and functions of the Community Safety Sergeant is considered to be the most appropriate resource to fulfil this role. Further Information: If you would like further information about Neighbourhood Watch N.I. then check out the site link or use the telephone numbers listed below... Community Safety Unit, N.I. Office Telephone (028) 9082 8555 Community Safety Branch - P.S.N.I. Telephone (028) 9092 2964 Larne Police Station Telephone (028) 2826 2266 Larne Community Policing Team Telephone 07802 926 770 P.S.N.I. Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Weblink Click here Glynn Community Development Association On the 5th May 2004 the Glynn Community Development Association (GCDA) formally adopted its constitution. Shortly after, a management committee was elected. The GCDA hope to be active for the good of all the local community. If called upon the association hopes to assist those in the community who have concerns. Watch this space for announcements on various community activities. Pharmacy Project In January 2005 two members of the management committee attended ten weeks of a Building The Community Pharmacy Project course. Both were awarded certificates 'in honour and recognition' of their outstanding achievement in training in Health Awareness. Building Community Development Practice During winter 2004 two members of the management committee completed Building Community Development Practice workshops. The course was run by the North Antrim Community Network in conjunction with the Rural Community Network (NI). The workshops took place in Glynn village hall and Millbrook Community Hall and supervised by Liz Bird (Project Coordinator - NACN). Volunteering In The Community Villagers and children from the school came runners-up in a Volunteering In The Community photographic competition in 2004. Click here to view the photograph Community images: Click here to go see images captures of community activities over the years. Some agencies active in the community: North Antrim Community Network Rural Community Network Police Service of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Community Safety Unit, N.I. Office
Telephone
(028) 9082 8555
Community Safety Branch - P.S.N.I.
(028) 9092 2964
Larne Police Station
(028) 2826 2266
Larne Community Policing Team
07802 926 770
P.S.N.I. Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
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Villagers and children from the school came runners-up in a Volunteering In The Community photographic competition in 2004. Click here to view the photograph
