Police head out and about, speak to locals

POLICE members have been on the beat across the Bellarine speaking with locals to gather insights and information about safety issues affecting them.

During the past three weeks, police have been carrying out community engagement activities in Leopold, Point Lonsdale, Drysdale and Queenscliff. These activities were 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 communities and police to increase their understanding of local crime issues and help inform local policing priorities.

Inspector Shane Madigan 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 Geelong,” Insp Madigan said.

“We know that people have great insight into their local community and ideas about other ways to prevent crime.

“Issues identified will inform the development of projects and initiatives to help improve community safety.”

Geelong community members can contribute to the conversation through the Engage Victoria website at bit.ly/2yIAKc4, or follow Geelong Eyewatch Page at facebook.com/eyewatchgeelong.