Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis spoke about the importance of volunteers in making communities safer when he met with Neighbourhood Watch members in Stafford last night.
Mr Ellis was a visiting speaker at the Baswich, Weeping Cross and Wildwood Neighbourhood Watch meeting at Leasowes Junior School in Baswich.
He gave an overview of his role as PCC and talked about his vision for policing in local communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent as well as answering questions from members.
The Commissioner said: “Volunteers play a critical part in making communities work and make a massive contribution to society.
“Neighbourhood Watch is a tried and tested scheme which makes a daily difference to keeping people and their property safe.
“The commitment shown by co-ordinators and members across local communities is second to none so it was great to speak to people from the Baswich, Weeping Cross and Wildwood schemes last night.
“We’re urging further volunteers to join this fantastic movement and are particularly keen to involve young people, which is why we’re looking at how we can use technology better to attract a younger audience.”
Chief Inspector Jane Hewett, Local Policing Team Commander for Stafford and Stone, and NHW Community Engagement Officer Ash Connor were also speakers at the meeting.
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