ADW has a signed ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with the national Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) that offers advice and training to all Home and Neighbourhood Watches in England and Wales that are represented and supported by ADW across Dorset.
THE ASSOCIATION OF DORSET WATCHES
ADW has a signed ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with the national Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) that offers advice and training to all Home and Neighbourhood Watches in England and Wales that are represented and supported by ADW across Dorset.
Contact
We are always looking for new volunteers for various activities so if you are able to help in any way please contact us via any of the methods shown above.
Benefits
What are the benefits of joining a Neighbourhood Watch?
Neighbourhood Watch aims to:
- Prevent and reduce crime in our neighbourhoods
- Provide reassurance to people in our communities, especially the more vulnerable
- Provide up to date crime prevention advice
- Encourage community members to be alert and watchful
- Pass timely information from the police to the community (and vice versa) to help prevent and detect crime
The scheme aims to benefit both individuals and communities alike, by offering:
- Home insurance discounts may be available for members
- Specialist crime reduction advice to improve home security
- Regular communication and crime alerts from your local police
- The reduced likelihood of falling victim to crime
- Vigilant neighbours concerned with community safety
- Community issues addressed by a collective voice
Insurance
Public Liability insurance is available to members to cover Neighbourhood Watch events and activities. It has a Limit of Indemnity of £10,000,000 per claim plus legal costs, is in place to provide relevant cover for all recognised schemes and Neighbourhood Watch volunteers carrying out their roles across England and Wales.
The insurance is extended to include cover for Products Liability up to £10,000,000 a year, and Employer’s Liability. This cover is paid for by Neighbourhood Watch Network. Please visit OurWatch for more details as well as full terms and conditions.
Promote Your Watch
The Association of Dorset Watches has a number of promotional items available for the leaders of local watches within the region to use at events. These include tear drop flags and pull-up banners. As well as these, we are also offering 'Beware Of Scams' stickers and note pads both of which can be given away, hopefully these will be particularly useful by the phones or computers of the elderly and vulnerable as a constant reminder to be cautious.