Harriette Dottridge is the co-ordinator of the Compton Dando and Woollard NHW, Clive
Howarth is her deputy. If anyone would like to ensure that they are
included in the watch, receive property marking advice and pens, window
stickers or other information then contact Harriette on 490445 or at
hdottridge@hotmail.com.

The AGM of the watch is generally held in November each year and newsletters
produced at least once a year. Please contact Harriette to find your
nearest contact person in the village.

Click here for Watchword Newsletter Spring 2008 (takes a moment to load)

Keyholder responsibilities

To be a keyholder for domestic premises you must be on the telephone and able to attend the premises within 20 minutes of receiving the call-out.

You must be familiar with the premises and have knowledge of vehicles owned by the occupier.

On attendance at premises:

•  Make sure someone knows where you are

•  Always approach from the front

•  Avoid dark areas

•  Give yourself plenty of room when checking the property (do not keep too close to the building line)

•  Ideally two people should attend

•  If you have a mobile phone, take it with you

•  Carry a torch with you

If there are any strange vehicles on the driveway or any unusual lights on, DO NOT APPROACH - ring the police on 999.

If, on checking the premises you discover that they are insecure, DO NOT GO INSIDE - CALL THE POLICE ON 999. DO NOT TOUCH THE DOOR OR WINDOW.

If the property appears to be in order then enter and check. Re-set the alarm (you will need the code), or call the engineer depending upon circumstances agreed with the householder.

On leaving the premises make sure they are secure and inform the police if you were contacted by them to attend.