By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
SPECIAL guest speakers enlightened seniors at the Narre Warren Bowls Club on Tuesday 19 May.
Local MP Luke Donnellan hosted the morning tea and guest speakers Inspector Paul Breen, Area Commander of Casey Police, along with Jen Baird from Neighbourhood Watch emphasised the need for everyone to remain vigilant.
“Casey is one of the largest growing municipalities in Victoria, and we must work together to ensure the safety of our community,” Inspector Breen said.
Ms Baird highlighted the importance of Neighbourhood Watch in community crime prevention.
“It is our responsibility to look out for each other’s safety and to take an active role in making sure that all homes in the neighbourhood are safe and secure,” Ms Baird said.
“Neighbourhood Watch members can identify crime trends and patterns, such as a series of robberies or burglaries and alert their neighbours to take crime preventions steps, in addition to providing information to help police,” she said.
More than 100 seniors attended the event and Mr Donnellan said the morning was a great opportunity for seniors to catch up with him and share any concerns.
“It’s great to see so many seniors attend today to catch up with old friends and take a real interest in community safety,” he said.
