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Denbighshire has joined with partner agencies to launch School Watch in time for the summer holidays.

School Watch aims to encourage people to keep an extra eye on their local schools during the long summer break in a bid to combat vandalism and burglaries at schools.
Schools are a valuable resource for the communities they serve and school budgets, which should be used to educate our children, are being diverted to meet the expense of securing premises with window grills, alarms, security cameras, fences and other security devices.
Helping to launch the event at Ysgol Dewi Sant, Rhyl last week were representatives from Denbighshire, North Wales Police, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and volunteers from Neighbourhood Watch.

Councillor Sharon Frobisher, Lead Member for Communities, was at the launch.

“We all have a part to play in making sure our schools are protected during the holidays and outside school hours from break-ins, vandalism and anti social behaviour.”

Ifan Hughes, Crime Reduction Advisor, said: “Schools are an important part of any community and it is extremely important that we do what we can to protect them.

“I urge everyone to make it their business to watch over school premises during the holiday period but also out of school hours during term time.”
People who live near a school or regularly walk past one are being asked to take a little extra time to make sure nothing is amiss.
In an emergency, people are urged to call 999 and ask for the service required or phone CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 in confidence.
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