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Dear Coordinator in the Weymouth and Portland area,
The Executive Committee of the Association of Dorset Watches (ADW), of which I am a member, is making decisions for our future strategies.
We know the presence of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme lowers crime in an area; the placement of signs alone is a deterrent.
We would appreciate your views on the following questions which will help influence our assessment of the relevance for Neighbourhood Watch in a society where crime and the approach to its prevention is changing.
Let us know your thoughts by using the reply button at the bottom of this message.
What is your scheme called?
Is your scheme active in your community or only to raise awareness of crime prevention?
How do you interact with your members?
Do you know anything about ADW and the information we can provide?
Do you have regular contact with Dorset Police through your Neighbourhood Policing Team?
Are you aware of the ADW website www.adw.watch which gives our view of our current role?
Are your members signed up to Dorset Alert messaging system?
Do you use the National Neighbourhood Watch website for support and information: www.ourwatch.org.uk ?
What other sources of relevant information do you regularly use?
What more help or information would you find useful?
Do you have an awareness of or contact with other Watches?
Please respond by 30th September 2025 using the reply button below:
Thank you in anticipation of your assistance, | 
