Neighbourhood Watch Schemes

                                           

2005/2006 witnessed the launch of Sion Mills Neighbourhood Watch - the first ever Neighbourhood Watch Scheme to be established in Strabane District.

Co-ordinators of the scheme - Andrew Patton , William Harpur  and Mary McCrea state:

"Neighbourhood Watch involves neighbours looking after each other - keeping an eye on each other's houses while on holidays, watching out for suspicious activity, reducing burglaries, anti social behaviour and helping older people and the community feel safe in their homes.  Being a part of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is easy and there is little work for members to do.  It just means if local people need someone to keep an eye on their house when away on holidays, see something that is suspicious they have the option of contracting their local Co-ordinator. Co-ordinators will keep you informed, through leaflet drops for example, if there are crimes in the area so that you can protect your house, garage or car."

                   





GET INVOLVED!  

If you need further information or support in setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area call Strabane DPP on: 028 71381333


People First Award -


Strabane District Policing Partnerhip (DPP) paid tribute to local Co-ordinators of the Sion Mills Neighourhood Watch programme by successfully nominating them for a 'People First Award'.  Hosted by Strabane District Council, the 'People First' Volunteer Awards recognise the efforts of the volunteers in Strabane district who have made an outstanding contribution to society every year.

Local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators Andrew Patton, and William Harpur were awarded the, highly competitive contribution to community development award.  The award recognised the tremendous achievements gained by these two local people on a voluntary basis with no thought of public recognition.