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neighbourhood watch

noun

  1. a scheme under which members of a community agree together to take responsibility for keeping an eye on each other's property, as a way of preventing crime
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Lamar responded with Not Like Us, in which he characterised Drake and his entourage as "certified paedophiles" who should "be registered and placed on neighbourhood watch".

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It's been more than 40 years since Neighbourhood Watch was first launched in the UK, turning residents' eyes and ears into a valuable crimefighting resource.

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As a result it has now been recognised by Neighbourhood Watch as one of Yorkshire's most effective schemes.

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The neighbourhood watch scheme in Baildon was started by local woman Maggie Town around 20 years ago.

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"I'd always run Neighbourhood Watch on my street, but I decided we need to grow this so every street has their own co-ordinator and looks after their own neighbours," Maggie, who is also a town councillor in Baildon, says.

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