Community
1 August, 2023
Working together for community safety
NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Victoria (NHWV) will next month celebrate 40 years of partnership with Victoria Police.
As part of the 40th anniversary Regional Roadshow, NHWV will visit the Warrnambool police station on Monday August 7 to host a special barbecue for local officers.
“Over the past four decades, NHWV and Victoria Police have worked closely together to foster safer communities and provide a sense of security to the residents of Victoria,” chief executive Bambi Gordon said.
“To mark this significant milestone, BankVic is supporting NHWV to visit police stations across Victoria and host a barbecue for local police.”
The visits acknowledge the collaboration of police and community.
This collaboration has played an integral role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all Victorians.
The Regional Roadshow will provide an opportunity for NHWV and BankVic representatives to express their appreciation to the hardworking Victoria Police officers in regional Victoria.
It will be a moment to acknowledge the collective efforts and achievements in creating safer towns, and an opportunity to enjoy a snag.
“Our 40th anniversary visits to regional police stations throughout August will also provide the opportunity to encourage the formation of new Neighbourhood Watch groups,” Ms Gordon said.
“We recognise there is a growing regional population, and those towns – such as Warrnambool – where there hasn’t been an active NHW group of recent times.
“We will be talking to local police about firing up new groups of volunteers as part of VicPol’s Neighbourhood Policing program.”
NHWV, Victoria Police, and BankVic thanked all officers and volunteers who have dedicated their time, expertise and resources to prevent crime and make Victoria a safer place over the past four decades.
