Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

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The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast – coming soon!
Neighbourhood Watch is set to launch a brand-new podcast this May. The format brings together well-known faces to share their experiences of crime and community. The podcast, hosted by former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore, best known for his popular BBC Radio 4 series It’s a Fair Cop, will see celebrities open up about the communities where they grew up and how crime has touched their lives. Find out more.

Safety on our High Streets
Huge thanks to Sgt Matt Coe for presenting a fascinating online webinar on creating safer high streets.  The webinar was part of our Neighbourhood Safety Training offer for business owners and managers who want to keep their staff safe. You can watch the full webinar online here.
If you own or run a business or you know someone who does, you can sign up to the free training here.

Secure your garden for Summer
As the days get longer and we spend more time outdoors, it’s easy to forget that our gardens can also become a target for opportunistic thieves. From furniture and tools to bikes and side access points, a few simple steps can make a big difference in keeping your outdoor space secure, especially when paired with smart security that keeps an eye on things for you. Read SimpliSafe’s check list for what you can do to keep your belongings secure. Read the full list and find the security system that’s right for you at SimpliSafe UK with 50% off at checkout

Police reform
The Government recently published its white paper on police reform, which if implemented in full, would be the most significant reform of policing in over 60 years, if not ever. There is little doubt that major police reform is required as the nature of crime and criminality has changed massively with the internet. Chief Executive of Neighbourhood Watch Network has shared his insights into what these changes might mean in practice and where the pitfalls lie. Read John’s blog here.

Global taskforce launched to hunt down overseas scammers

A new taskforce has been launched to dismantle transnational fraud networks targeting victims worldwide. It will combine the intelligence powers of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries to tackle online scams.
Jointly developed by the UK and INTERPOL, the unit will target the scam compounds driving global fraud, with an initial focus on dismantling criminal operations across South East Asia.