Neighbourhood watch schemes reduced crime

[Paphos Life]

Neigbourhood watch schemes across the island have led to a steady drop in serious crime cases, according to a police survey released on Monday.Cyprus now has about 79,000 neighbourhood observers in over 160 municipalities and communities across the government-controlled area....

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[geoffreys]

Makes you wonder what the Police do! No mention either of community policemen/police-women.
Geoff.

[Dominic]

There's definitely a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Polemi. My father was "interrogated" by them when he went out for a stroll taking pictures of the wild flowers and clouds.