WHY WAIT - JOIN THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTRYSIDE WATCH NOW!

Why is Countryside Watch needed?

The Police have for a long time recognised that rural communities are attractive and vulnerable targets for criminals. We are seeing an increase in the number of incidents that are attacking the very fabric of the countryside. The criminal of today is more organised and more mobile, and the value of property is increasing.

What is involved?

Countryside Watch is a scheme, which brings together the Police and people in the countryside. It helps those who live in the same area or have the same interests and are prepared to work with the Police to reduce the opportunities for criminals. It also increases the chances of offenders being caught.

Basic principles

• Members form part of a local and area network

• Members pass information to, or receive information from, the Police or Countryside Watch.

• Members work towards securing their property using Minimum Security Standards (see over page) with the assistance of a free security visit from the Countryside Watch Security Adviser
  

The future for Countryside Watch

The scheme was established in 1993 and now has nearly 1000 members. The aim is to expand membership to enable the scheme to become more effective.
The team consists of an Operations Manager for Cambridgeshire and Regional Officers working from a home base, covering a geographical area of the county, and assisting local members.

If you are interested in joining Countryside Watch, please complete the following and a member of Cambridgeshire Countryside Watch will contact you in the very near future.

If you only require information at this time then please just provide your name and address.