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May we invite you to join a new
Community Contact scheme for Wealden?
Neighbourhood
Watch E-mail is
a fast free two-way service for anyone on line
The scheme has been pioneered with Sussex Police in Hastings and Rother
where it is entering its 6th year and there are over 5000
homes and businesses participating. It has received a RESPECT award from
the Government.
The scheme, which is complementary to any existing
Neighbourhood Watch schemes, issues
E-mail information to your
computer from:
Sussex Police
re crime, crime prevention, traffic accident appeals etc
The Sussex Police
Authority re news, meetings, surveys etc
Trading Standards
re Scams, rogue traders etc
Community Safety
messages from The Safer Wealden Partnership, Wealden District Council,
East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Fire and Rescue
The scheme is
two-way and allows members to respond quickly with information that
could help Sussex Police.
All messages are sent out as BCC (blind copy) so your e-mail address
remains confidential
The results speak for themselves
From a Police Web site based questionnaire there were over 850
replies
93% felt more informed by Sussex Police
83% felt more in touch with Sussex Police
20% have made contact to report crimes as a result of the scheme
74% felt part of a safer community
72% have taken steps to improve crime prevention measure
75% pass information on to others
81% felt the scheme to be of high value
To join the Wealden scheme please e-mail
nhw@whsx04.clara.co.uk
(please advise your postcode and a contact phone number)
If you would like reassurance about the scheme please contact
Dave Smith, Wealden Crime
Prevention Officer
Hailsham Police
Station Tel 01323 414008 or 07796 312676
Please tell your friends and neighbours about our scheme. If you are an
employer perhaps you might pass this message on to your team.
Thank you
Mike Lewis
Neighbourhood Watch by E-mail project |
