Council seeks input on Crime Prevention Plan
Published on 09 October 2023
Narrabri Shire Council is keen to hear from the local community about crime and crime prevention.
Council has teamed up with the Centre for Rural Criminology at the University of New England to find out what is important to the local community so we can continue to keep Narrabri Shire safe.
Narrabri Shire Council Mayor Darrell Tiemens said Council’s current Crime Prevention Plan is now five years old and it was time to be updated.
“Council is committed to always improving community safety, but we need the community’s help to make sure we address all issues that are important to residents,” Cr Tiemens said.
“That’s why we are asking people right across the Shire to let us know what they think is important.
“How do you feel about safety? What are your experiences and concerns related to crime?”
Co-director of the Centre for Rural Criminology at the University of New England in Armidale Dr Kyle Mulrooney said community input into developing crime prevention plans was essential.
“That’s why we are asking every resident to take a little time to think about what is important to them. What ideas do you have on preventing crime locally?” Dr Mulrooney said.
“The survey takes no more than 15 minutes to complete. The insights from local residents will lead to a robust crime prevention plan paving the way for a safer Narrabri.”
To contribute today to help shape a safer tomorrow, residents should look out for a card in the mail which has a QR code leading directly to the survey.
Alternatively, a hard copy of the survey can be collected from one of the Shire’s libraries:
- 8 Doyle Street, Narrabri
- 106 Rose Street, Wee Waa
- 82 Wee Waa Street, Boggabri
A link to the survey can also be found at:
NSC Crime Prevention Survey
Survey closes on Friday 20 October, 2023 at 5:00pm
For assistance or to have a hard copy of the survey sent by mail, residents can call Council on (02) 6799 6866.