South Dunedin's community patrol is encouraging residents to become involved in the prevention of crime and assistance of neighbours.
An information evening about the patrol is being held at 7.30pm tonight in the Saint Peter's Church hall, in Hillside Rd.
Committee member Karen Palmer has been patrolling South Dunedin for 10 years and hoped people of all ages would attend to learn more about the organisation and potentially become involved.
She said a lot of young community members were curious about becoming police officers and the patrol could be a stepping stone for them.
Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, patrol members had a presence in the suburb, which helped prevent crime, and they also aided police by looking out for anything suspicious, Miss Palmer said.
The group had about 35 members, most of whom patrolled once a month.
