It should be stressed that there is no right or wrong way to run a scheme. You do not have to hold meetings, you do not have to produce newsletters - you and your members choose what works best for the scheme. But whatever method used, the key objective is to look out for each other and communicate with one another. By keeping in touch, it enables neighbours and communities to be made aware of not just policing news and crime issues, but also to share any other useful information as well.

Larger groups may choose email, or social media platforms as the easiest method to communicate, whereas smaller groups might prefer the spoken word, or even a note put through their door.

Once signed up, we can provide window stickers for their members, and coordinators will gain access to local information through a dedicated link. 
Coordinators can apply for street signage - which is another visible deterrent against crime.

Once a scheme is established, we help them connect with their Community Policing Team from Suffolk Constabulary; and where available, the local SNWA Area Network coordinator, who acts as a point of contact for active schemes in the local surrounding village, parish or town.