Jack Dempsey
March 27, 2014
Neighbourhood Watch Queensland has launched a new website to keep communities up to date with crime prevention strategies in their area.
Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the move was an important step to connect residents with their local police and bring crime fighting strategies into the 21st century.
“The Government is committed to making Queensland the safest place to live and raise a family, and the Neighbourhood Watch site is a simple, modern tool for residents to raise crime or safety concerns with their local police,” Mr Dempsey said.
“At the election we promised to revitalise frontline services and the Neighbourhood Watch site is an example of that pledge.
“Going digital means you can now get involved in Neighbourhood Watch wherever you are, whenever you want to.”
An advertising campaign to promote the Neighbourhood Watch blogs will begin today.
The “Become Your Neighbourhood Crime Fighter” campaign uses the latest digital advertising techniques. After viewing one of the online ads, a person can immediately click on a link and subscribe to more information or join up.
Traditional press advertising will also be used as a part of the overall campaign.
Assistant Commissioner Paul Stewart said the launch of the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland site is an additional tool for police to engage with the community to address crime.
“We have seen from the success of our myPolice sites that there is an audience for this kind of community information,” Assistant Commissioner Stewart said.
“Greater public awareness regarding crime and an increased willingness to report such incidents is imperative for the success of policing.
“This new site should not only serve as an investigative tool but also as a community engagement opportunity for officers and the public.”
Minister Dempsey and Assistant Commissioner Stewart encouraged residents to visit the website and join in protecting their community:
The South Burnett currently has at least three active Neighbourhood Watch groups: two town groups in Murgon and Kingaroy, and a Nanango Rural branch
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