Neighbourhood Alert

02/10/2026

🚔 We're excited to see PSNI Connect launch across Northern Ireland, powered by the Neighbourhood Alert platform.

This new service gives residents, businesses and community groups a simple way to stay informed about what's happening in their area, receive updates from local police teams, share concerns privately, and help shape local policing priorities.

Community engagement works best when it's a two-way conversation, and we're proud to support a platform that helps strengthen those connections between the police and the communities they serve.

Congratulations to everyone at the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the partners involved in bringing PSNI Connect to communities across Northern Ireland. We can't wait to see the positive impact it will have.

If you live in Northern Ireland, you can sign up for free at 👉 https://www.psniconnect.co.uk/

01/10/2026

PSNI Connect is now live! 🚀🚀

This week, Mike Douglas and Marc Sharman attended the official launch of PSNI Connect, the new community engagement platform for the Police Service of Northern Ireland, powered by Neighbourhood Alert.

PSNI Connect will help local policing teams communicate directly with communities across Northern Ireland, sharing crime prevention advice, local updates, appeals, events and important community safety information.

The launch marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we're proud that VISAV's Neighbourhood Alert platform is able to support PSNI in strengthening engagement with communities across the country.

We're also excited that our training team will be spending next week in Northern Ireland, working alongside officers to help them get the most from the platform and explore how it can support their local engagement activities. Seeing organisations embrace new technology and helping users build confidence in it is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing PSNI Connect to life. We look forward to supporting its continued success and seeing the positive impact it has for both policing teams and the communities they serve.

Sign up to PSNI Connect here: https://www.psniconnect.co.uk/

Read more about the launch here: https://www.psni.police.uk/contact-us/psni-connect

27/09/2026

Today, on National Police Memorial Day, we join policing colleagues, partners and communities across the UK in remembering the officers who lost their lives while serving and protecting others.

We honour their courage, dedication and sacrifice, and remember the loved ones and colleagues they left behind. This year, we are especially mindful of the family, friends and colleagues of PC Blades and PC Clough, whose loss is still felt deeply across the policing family.

We remember them all with respect, gratitude and pride.

28/08/2026

🥊 Neighbourhood Alert was delighted to attend a special meet and greet with former WBA World Champion Leigh Wood at the Nottingham School of Boxing last night.

As proud supporters of Switch Up, we are continually inspired by the incredible work of Dr Marcellus Baz BEM and his team, helping young people build confidence, overcome challenges and get their lives back on track.

One of the key messages Leigh spoke about was resilience. He shared how success did not come overnight and how persistence, determination and learning from setbacks were vital to achieving his goals.

That message resonated strongly with the young people in attendance and mirrors the work Switch Up does every day, helping young people realise that their past does not have to define their future. Leigh summed it up perfectly:

"These young people aren't a statistic, they are real people. People make mistakes, but Switch Up gives young people a second chance."

The young people were clearly inspired by the visit, and Leigh generously spent time answering questions, signing autographs, offering advice and supporting a sparring session with one of Switch Up's incredible coaches.

Neighbourhood Alert are proud to support an organisation that is changing lives across Nottinghamshire, and grateful to ambassadors like Leigh Wood who use their platform to encourage and inspire others.

An outstanding advocate for boxing, for young people and for Nottingham.

Give the man the keys to the city. 🗝️🔐

20/08/2026

Stalking often involves sustained patterns of behaviour and escalating risk, and increasingly has an online or technology-enabled element.

New authorised professional practice (APP) for stalking or harassment supports a more consistent, victim-centred response, strengthening how forces identify risk early, safeguard victims and manage suspects.

The guidance brings together existing advice into formal APP, setting clearer expectations for how policing should respond at every stage.

Help shape the guidance: https://www.college.police.uk/article/stalking-or-harassment-have-your-say?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=shapp

19/08/2026

❓What if a simple alert could stop someone becoming a victim of crime?

For almost half of Neighbourhood Alert users, that's exactly what happens.

49% of users say that alerts have helped them take action or avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Whether it's spotting a scam, improving home security, being aware of local crime trends, or reporting suspicious activity, trusted information helps people make better decisions.

That's the power of community engagement.

Helping people stay informed. Helping communities stay connected. Helping prevent crime before it happens.

Signup for your local alerts here: https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

❓Why do people trust Neighbourhood Alert more than social media?

In a world full of rumours, misinformation, and unverified posts, knowing which information to trust has never been more important.

Neighbourhood Alert provides messages from trusted sources, including police forces, local authorities, neighbourhood policing teams, and community safety partners. Unlike social media, where anyone can share unverified information, Neighbourhood Alert focuses on accurate, relevant, and community-focused updates.

- Verified information from trusted organisations
- Local crime prevention and safety advice
- No algorithms deciding what you see
- No sensationalism or clickbait
- Direct communication with your local community

When it comes to keeping your family, home, and neighbourhood safe, trusted information matters.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay safe.

Register now to receive the latest trusted alerts: https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/

04/08/2026

Neighbourhood Alert are delighted to support the next generation of local football talent by sponsoring the new shirts for the Canoville FC Warriors Under-13 Girls Team.

The Warriors are preparing for their fifth season and have built an impressive reputation both on and off the pitch. As two-time recipients of their league's Sportsmanship and Fair Play Award, the team embodies teamwork, respect and dedication, making them a fantastic group of young athletes to support.

Our sponsorship has helped provide the squad with new kits as they embark on an exciting new chapter with Canoville FC and compete in the Notts Girls and Ladies League. We are proud to play a small part in helping these talented players represent their club with confidence and pride.

Reflecting on the sponsorship, Team Manager Dean Grimshaw said:

"A huge thank you to Neighbourhood Alert for generously sponsoring shirts for our U13 Canoville Warriors football team. Your support means so much to our players and coaches. It helps our girls feel proud every time they step onto the pitch. We're incredibly grateful for your generosity and for supporting grassroots football in your community. Thank you from everyone at U13 Warriors!"

We wish Dean, the coaching team and all the players the very best for the season ahead and look forward to following their progress both on and off the field.