POLICE in Greater Shepparton have just launched a community engagement initiative to gather insight and information about safety issues affecting the Greater Shepparton community.
Commencing with an online launch on June 27, the engagement will now be delivered as part of the Community Safety Networks, a partnership project between the Victorian community, Victoria Police, Victorian Government, Crime Stoppers Victoria and Neighbourhood Watch.
The Community Safety Networks will support police and community understanding of local crime issues, influence local policing priorities and deliver community safety improvement projects.
The online launch will lead to face-to-face police and community engagement in the shopping precinct, schools, Shepparton V/Line station and community events such as the CoolHeads program. These will be conversations with local residents, business owners, youth and commuters about the safety issues that affect them the most.
Inspector, Troy Hargadon said police were always looking to increase their connections with the local community.
“It’s an opportunity for the community to have a say on the key issues within Greater Shepparton,” Inspector Hargadon said.
“We know that people have great insight into their local community and ideas about other ways to prevent crime.
“Issues identified will form the development of projects and initiatives to help improve community safety.”
Greater Shepparton community members can also contribute to the conversation through https://engage.vic.gov.au/
