Whether you’re out and about or at home personal safety precautions are important to minimise the risks even more. Although Bury is considered to be a safe place to live and work, taking responsibility for your own personal safety could prevent and help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime.
The nominated neighbour scheme has been set up to prevent elderly and vulnerable residents from becoming victims of distraction burglary, bogus calls or rogue traders.
Bury nominated neighbour scheme
The scheme is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in our community and uses a specially developed card, which can be easily used by anyone including those with a visual impairment.
When the card is shown to the caller it replaces any need for the occupant to open the door and enter into conversation with that person. The card advises any unidentified or unexpected caller to go to the address of a ‘Nominated Neighbour’. This person can be a
friend or relative who will check the callers identity and if they are genuine return with them whilst the visit takes place.
Genuine callers will be happy to contact the nominated neighbour and bogus callers will fail to gain access, this will send a strong message that the local community are alert to their activities and the scheme will act as a deterrent and stop them returning in the future.
Anyone interested in joining the scheme can contact their local Crime Reduction Advisor on 0161 856 8046 or Neighbourhood Policing Team for further information
Police guidance notes on the nominated neighbour scheme and United Utilities password scheme