1. Dr Jeremy Leach Principal Policy Advisor Wealden District Council Paws on Watch

4. What is the Paws on Watch project all about? What qualifies anyone to join Paws on Watch? What roles do members perform? How do people join?

5. Paws on Watch Approximately 20,000 dogs in Wealden. It’s like a mobile Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

6. This is our logo

7. To become a ‘Paws on Watch’ member… 1.You live in the Wealden area or walk your dog in the Wealden area. 2.You are a responsible dog owner who always clears up after your dog in public areas. 3.You are interested in helping to keep your area safer. 4.You are willing to supply your name and contact details including post code and email address.

8. Paws on Watch members have three roles Firstly – To act as an extra pair of eyes and ears in the local community, reporting back anything that seems suspicious or unusual.

9. Paws on Watch members have three roles Secondly - to promote responsible dog ownership amongst other dog walkers by challenging those that do not clear-up after their dog and offering them a bag (if you feel it is appropriate and safe to do so).

10. Paws on Watch members have three roles Thirdly – Being tasked by Sussex Police or other enforcement agencies to keep an eye open for specific crimes in their area and report any details back. For example if there was a spate of heating oil thefts in a particular area or a regular fly-tipper in an area then ‘Paws on Watch’ members in that area would be emailed and asked to look out for certain evidence such as vehicles and the like.

11. Paws on Watch – How to join

13. Paws on Watch members What you receive @Paws_on_Watch

14. Paws on Watch – The Launch

15. Paws on Watch… Recruitment PCSOs are recruiting dog walkers from their areas to join. Certain staff from Wealden are recruiting dog walkers. We would like your help… Please. Pet shops, dog training clubs, Vets…

16. Paws on Watch… to Conclude An increased feeling of safety in the communities which make up the Wealden area. A clear message to those intent on criminal behaviour and up to mischief – there are a growing number of people watching you. Keeping Wealden one of the safest places to live and work in the Country.