Decision details

Barnet Borough Watch Update

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Julie Pal (CommUNITY Barnet) and Paul Hammond (Barnet Borough Watch) presented an update on Barnet Borough Watch. 

 

Paul Hammond reported that new watches were being created on new housing developments.  It was noted that Neighbourhood Watches tended to use WhatsApp as a communication tool. 

 

Paul Hammond introduced the 2017 work priorities that were detailed in the presentation.

 

Claire Ansdell (National Probation Service) suggested that representatives from her organisation attend local Neighbourhood Watch meetings. 

 

Steve Leader (London Fire Brigade) proposed that fire safety information be disseminated through the Neighbourhood Watch network.  He also suggested that fire safety be linked to burglary roadshows. 

 

In relation to the 500 free timer switches the Chairman questioned whether these had been installed and were being used.  Paul Hammond reported he only had anecdotal evidence but suggested that they were being used by recipients.  In addition, around 200 MetTrace units had been purchased from Barnet Borough Watch. 

 

The Board were informed that distraction burglary was a local issue.  In addition, it was reported that some residents had been undertaking street patrols and that this was being discouraged by Barnet Borough Watch due to personal safety concerns. 

 

In response to a question from the Board, Paul Hammond reported that there were 960 neighbourhood watches in Barnet, but that not all were active. 

 

Chief Superintendent Simon Rose thanked Barnet Borough Watch for their support in disseminating crime prevention messages across through their network.  

 

The Board noted the update and priorities as set out in the presentation.

 

Publication date: 04/07/2017

Date of decision: 28/04/2017

Decided at meeting: 28/04/2017 - Safer Communities Partnership Board

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