Queensland Police Service (QPS) is proud to support Neighbourhood Watch month this March by shining a spotlight on community connection, crime prevention and neighbourhood resilience.
Throughout March, QPS officers will work alongside local Neighbourhood Watch groups, participating in community meetings, events, safety presentations and crime prevention activities to drive safe behaviours and encourage engagement amongst neighbours.
Neighbourhood Watch Queensland supports Queenslanders by encouraging communication, awareness and proactive crime prevention, and provides a vital, direct link between local police and the community.
Marking her own calendar for Neighbour Day on 29 March, Acting Inspector Melissa Gilbert, Community Prevention Programs explains the importance of having healthy relationships with neighbours.
"Police will always be present in Queensland communities to offer support, but we cannot be everywhere at once," Acting Inspector Gilbert said.
"Safety starts at home and in the community, and strong community partnerships help us detect, deter and prevent crime before it happens," she said.
"When neighbours know each other and look out for another, communities become safer, stronger, and more resilient and better equipped to prevent crime.
"Events like Neighbourhood Watch month are a great reminder for us of the support communities can offer each other and offer us the chance to meet our neighbours and drive safe behaviours from the ground up."
QPS encourages Queenslanders across the state to get involved in local crime prevention groups, connect with neighbours and participate in community safety activities during the month.
To find out about events near you, search for your local Neighbourhood Watch community group on Facebook.
If you are passionate about community safety and wish to get involved please contact your closest District Crime Prevention Unit for further details.
Every Queenslander plays a role in community safety.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
