Herts Watch is the umbrella organisation supporting all local Watch schemes across Hertfordshire, including Neighbourhood Watch, Dog Watch, Horse Watch, and other community-based initiatives. Our aim is to foster safer, stronger communities by promoting active participation, communication, and local awareness.
While we work closely with Herts Connected, the police-managed communication system launched on 1 April 2024, it’s important to note that Herts Watch and Herts Connected are separate but complementary.
The Herts Connected platform offers:
Rapid email and phone alerts used by both the police and Watch coordinators
Two-way communication between message authors and recipients
A structured database of Watch schemes, organised by district, ward, and area (with limited accuracy at street level)
The ability for more than one person in a household to register — provided each uses a unique email address
Self-service access for members to update their own contact and scheme details online
Together, Herts Watch and Herts Connected help to strengthen community ties, improve public safety, and ensure important messages reach the right people at the right time.
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