1. TITLE
The name of the organisation shall be the Friends of Bedford square Neighbourhood watch (FoBS-Watch)
2. AIMS and OBJECTIVES
To promote good citizenship and greater public awareness through Neighbourhood Watch groups and increase public participation in the prevention and detection of crime and to promote effective liaison between the public and the police in the North Downs Division of the Sussex Police. The Association shall be non-party in politics and shall operate an equal opportunities policy.
3. MEMBERSHIP
All households that have registered their membership of a local Neighbourhood Watch group shall be members of this Association.
4. ORGANISATION
The Association will be located within the confines of Bedford Square but work with others outside the Square and will be overseen by a Co-ordinator and a suitable number of Deputies whenever possible. Such Co-ordinators will be responsible for acting on behalf of the Association and distributing newsletters, information and other correspondence required. All Co-ordinators shall have a local records Police check before being allowed to take up their post. These will be supervised by an Area Co-ordinator(s) and Deputies whenever possible.
Frequent meetings within the area are recommended to update the membership on recent or proposed activities.