Chief Superintendent Emily Higham shows the public how to sign up to Neighbourhood Watch and Bee in the loop to help reduce crime in Manchester

Neighbourhood watch is a national society run by volunteers, in Manchester, it is run by the Greater Manchester Neighbourhood Watch Association who have a longstanding relationship with the police.

Chief Superintendent Emily Higham speaks about why Neighbourhood Watch is an important tool in policing our communities

Chief Superintendent Emily Higham, GMP’s Wigan district Commander who also leads the fight against neighbourhood crime in Greater Manchester, said: “It is imperative that the public sign up to neighbourhood watch and or GMP’s Bee In the Loop so we can give you key messages and intelligence that builds resilience in your community.  

“I know most of you have a WhatsApp or a Facebook group where you communicate with your street and wider neighbourhood, because I am within my own community.

“But what we really need is a link between us, the police, and yourselves  so we can provide up to date messages and information to help keep yourself, your family and your neighbourhood safe from criminals.

“Joining up is so easy, if you are a member of neighbourhood watch and or GMP’s Bee In the Loop you will automatically start getting updates from police and from the local authority and from neighbourhood watch as well if you sign up to do so.”

Andrew Taylor, the chairman of the Greater Manchester Neighbourhood Watch Association explains why Neighbourhood Watch is imperative in keeping people safe in their communities.

Chief Superintendent Emily Higham runs through the step-by-step process and shows how easy is it to sign up to Neighbourhood Watch.

Bee In the Loop is your direct line to your neighbourhood policing team and will keep you in the loop about what is happening on your street and in your local community. Sign up now to receive free text or email alerts – www.beeintheloop.co.uk

Neighbourhood Watch you can join or set up a local Neighbourhood Watch. These are run entirely by the community by volunteers who work in their own time to help keep their area safe. Find out more about joining a neighbourhood watch scheme or starting a new one in your area.