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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – Community Safety Event
We were joined by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who provided advice on several aspects of fire safety, including smoke alarms and also by...
Festive Community Safety Event – St James Quarter, Edinburgh
During the event, the team got the chance to speak to shoppers and staff providing helpful information and advice around various topics including...
Festive Retail, and Community Safety event – Asda, Newmains
During the event we highlighted the benefits of communities getting involved in Neighbourhood Watches and signing up to Neighbourhood Alert, whilst...
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Our latest news
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – Community Safety Event
We were joined by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who provided advice on several aspects of fire safety, including smoke...
Festive Community Safety Event – St James Quarter, Edinburgh
During the event, the team got the chance to speak to shoppers and staff providing helpful information and advice around various...
Festive Retail, and Community Safety event – Asda, Newmains
During the event we highlighted the benefits of communities getting involved in Neighbourhood Watches and signing up to...
Explore NWS
Need a new Neighbourhood Watch road sign?
Safer Communities Booklet
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Latest alerts
Witness appeal
Witness AppealBetween - 01:48 am and 01:58am (Monday morning) 13th January 2025, a male has been trying house door handles and...
Thefts and attempted thefts in the Berwickshire area
There have been recent incidents in the Berwickshire area, (predominantly in Duns) whereby a male has been entering or...
Weekly Scam Share Bulletin
Please see below message and linked bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland. 16/01/25Happy New Year and welcome to the first...