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Online Watch Link (OWL) IT System
OWL is a messaging and administration system developed for NHW in Hertfordshire. It can be viewed at www.owl.co.uk
The system was initially devised by a NHW Co-ordinator, Gary Fenton, to run his own scheme. Following consultation with NHW across the County, as well as with the Police and the Police Authority, it was decided to develop the system for use throughout Hertfordshire. The system provides tools for sending messages in a variety of formats and also allows NHW Co-ordinators and members to perform administration tasks on their own schemes. OWL now securely holds contact details for more than 17,000 NHW co-ordinators and members, with more being added daily, plus over 200 Police Users.
Funding for NHW
For the first time since its inauguration, HertsWatch is working toward being financially independent, rather than relying principally on the Constabulary for funding. The Executive Committee are willing to consider any suitable sponsorship and may be contacted on 01920 462241.
District Constitutions
In order to ensure that HertsWatch is truly representative, District NHWs are encouraged to adopt formal Constitutions if they do not already have one. A framework document has been developed which can be adapted to meet local needs. Click here to read more.
Rejuvenating NHW
Some ideas have been produced by NHW Project Officer, David Aylett, on rejuvenating NHW. Click here to read more.
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