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Originally Posted by Ken Moss
I'm not sure about it, John.
On the one hand, it's fresh eyes looking at crimes without the trappings of extensive police training. If people are willing to get involved with their community and the scheme does what it set out to do (i. solve crimes) then it will be a success. If it works, who cares whether it's a money-saving exercise or not?
On the other hand, be careful who you get to help. There could be the capacity for the criminals themselves to manipulate evidence to cover their tracks or tip people off who they know are guilty.
I think I'm more on the side of giving it a go, just keep a close eye on it.
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We started Neighbour Hood watch over 25 years ago, so the public could get involved, its just another cheap skate way of doing things again, there is no substitute for the real thing a well trained police officer solving crimes, maybe if thy didn't have so much paper work, these half baked ideas wouldn't be needed