FaithWatch
Faith Watch
The Faith Watch Group meets every three months, or more frequently if a particular incident or issues arises that is of interest to the group.
The group is made up of individual members of the community and representatives of local groups and organisations that support the Faith communities, including:
- Baha’i Community
- Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual
- Christian Methodist
- Diocese of Southwell
- Hindu Temple & Community Centre
- Jewish Community
- Nottingham Inter Faith Council
- Nottinghamshire Police Authority
- Muslim Hands
Members participate in the group as individuals and representatives of organisations that support the Faith Watch Community. They reflect the views of their communities, but it is recognised that their views may not represent all views of all the Faith communities.
Our Aims (currently under review)
- Inform all faith groups of any relevant information which may prevent or detect a crime.
- Inform all faith groups of any relevant information which may protect life or property.
- Share information with Nottinghamshire Police, which may be of use in the prevention and detection of crime or the protection of life and property.
- Nottinghamshire Police and Faith Groups will communicate regularly with the aim of increasing reassurance and awareness between all Faith Groups and of improving understanding between all members.
Our Achievements
The group has contributed to a number of policing initiatives and practices in support of its aims, including:
- Improved links between local police officers and faith groups.
- Increased reporting of hate incidents following posters being displayed at places of worship.
- Reassurance messages and patrols from police to faith groups following serious incidents.
- Faith group contact details provided to police custody suites in cases of emergency e.g. depressed prisoner wishing to speak to faith leader.
To find out more about the work of Faith Watch please contact the Communities and Partnerships Department on 101 ext 800 3010 or write to:
Equality & Diversity Advisor
Business & Finance Department
Nottinghamshire Police
Sherwood Lodge, Arnold
Nottinghamshire NG5 8PP
