Neighbourhood Watch
Launched in 1972, Neighbourhood Watch counts on citizens to organize themselves and work with law enforcement to keep a trained eye and ear on their communities. Neighbourhood Watch works because it reduces opportunities for crime to occur.
The Marino and Kingston Park watch area is called Area 266.
Neighbourhood Watch currently meets at Kingston House from 7pm for a 7.30pm meeting start and meetings are approximately 1 hr duration. A newsletter which publishes a crime summary is hand delivered to every household mailbox and pre advertises each meeting. Some meetings include guest speakers and a police officer attends to address the current crime report and answers any concerning questions. Each year surplus funds from newsletter advertising fees are given to relevant community organizations.
Some very useful advice and information on all aspects of community and home safety can be found on the SA Police Safer Communities page of the www.police.sa.gov.au website. In particular check the headers
In addition to the above, 2 other very useful and specific sites are scamwatch.gov.au and cyber.gov.au Scams are increasing at alarming rates with a record $851 million in losses in 2020. Whilst the highest reported losses are still experienced via bank transfers, phone scams have increased dramatically now accounting for 48% of all contact methods and email coming second at 22%. Do not follow any suspicious or non requested instructions via phone or email.. Check scamwatch for the latest scams, advice and help.
Remember too, these useful numbers, Police Assist, 131 444 & Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
For further information or to become involved contact Area Coordinator Gavin Breeze on 0421 995 791
The Marino and Kingston Park watch area is called Area 266.
Neighbourhood Watch currently meets at Kingston House from 7pm for a 7.30pm meeting start and meetings are approximately 1 hr duration. A newsletter which publishes a crime summary is hand delivered to every household mailbox and pre advertises each meeting. Some meetings include guest speakers and a police officer attends to address the current crime report and answers any concerning questions. Each year surplus funds from newsletter advertising fees are given to relevant community organizations.
Some very useful advice and information on all aspects of community and home safety can be found on the SA Police Safer Communities page of the www.police.sa.gov.au website. In particular check the headers
- Your Safety
- Neighbourhood Watch
- About Us
In addition to the above, 2 other very useful and specific sites are scamwatch.gov.au and cyber.gov.au Scams are increasing at alarming rates with a record $851 million in losses in 2020. Whilst the highest reported losses are still experienced via bank transfers, phone scams have increased dramatically now accounting for 48% of all contact methods and email coming second at 22%. Do not follow any suspicious or non requested instructions via phone or email.. Check scamwatch for the latest scams, advice and help.
Remember too, these useful numbers, Police Assist, 131 444 & Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
For further information or to become involved contact Area Coordinator Gavin Breeze on 0421 995 791
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