CHAMPION LAKES NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH TEAM

 When do I call 000?

Only call 000 in an emergency or life-threatening situation, when urgent police assistance is needed, for example:

• a serious crime is in progress, being witnessed or just committed;
• any situation where life or serious injury is threatened;
• a car accident where people are trapped or seriously injured;
• a serious air, rail or water incident;
• any incident which poses an immediate threat of danger to people or property; or
• an explosion or bomb incident or threat.

Under Commonwealth and State laws, it is an offence to misuse the 000 emergency services number. Action will be taken against those who misuse or make nuisance calls on the 000 line.

When do I call 131 444?

Call 131 444 for police assistance or attendance and when it is not an emergency, for example:

• reporting a disturbance or breach of the peace (antisocial behaviour);
• reporting something which has happened in the past;
• reporting a property-related incident for insurance purposes; or
• making a complaint against police or another individual.

Callers to 131444 will be asked to press '1' on their phones if they require a Police Officer to attend an incident now. If you need to report an incident that does not require immediate Police attendance or for general information you will be asked to press '2'.

Calls to 131 444 from most regional areas are automatically directed to the nearest police station.

Champion Lakes NHW group is a part of the Armadale NHW team which is in turn part of NHW Australasia.

 Neighbourhood Watch is a program to help neighbours watch out for neighbours.

Getting involved is easy.

It is as simple as getting to know your neighbours and exchanging contact information.

The program combats crime in the most effective way – before it starts – by reducing the opportunities for crime to occur.

As a resident you can join our local team by contacting us through the CLRA Facebook page, or contact the Armadale branch to show your support, we are all volunteers and would welcome your participation. 

1. Observe

Neighbours should know what is normal in their neighbourhood and what is out of the ordinary. Neighbourhood Watch does not want you to spy on your neighbour.  We want you to be concerned for the safety of your neighbourhood. Spend time out in your community and become familiar with your local environment.

2. Acknowledge

Communication is the key – knowing who your neighbours are and acknowledging them.  Waving and saying hello can deter an outsider, as well as signifying that you are communicating and watching out for one another.  Good neighbours also acknowledge those people they don’t know.  Thus letting potential intruders know that they have been seen and observed potentially reducing the opportunity for crime to occur.

3. Report

Report suspicious activity to Police.  Police can not respond to community problems if they are not made aware of them.  If your instinct is telling you something doesn't feel right – it probably isn't.

4. Share

Knowledge is a powerful positive tool and helps prevent crime.  Sharing information with Police and your neighbours helps build awareness and connects a neighbourhood.  Crime prevention is everyone's business and everyone has the potential to be a key in building a safer neighbourhood.