The Neighbourhood Watch Board provides policy direction for Neighbourhood Watch and its programs, and initiates community awareness campaigns to promote future development.
Neighbourhood Watch Board. Appointed 28 October 2023
Our President is Peter Edwards BM APM, a former Commander in the Tasmania Police Service. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Sector Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Management. Peter is also a Director of Neighbourhood Watch Australasia, the peak body for member Neighbourhood Watch groups in Australia and Neighbourhood Support in New Zealand.
Our Vice President is Commander Peter Harriss APM. Peter has extensive operational experience in the areas of prosecution, drug investigation, criminal investigation and internal investigation. He has been a Uniform Divisional Officer and has led the Education and Training Command. Peter holds two Masters-Degrees and now has responsibility for Strategy and Support within the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management.
Our Treasurer is Glenn Moore who took up this position on our Board early in 2026. Glenn is a highly experienced Service Manager with over 40 years’ experience in customer service delivery, facilities management, and service transformation. He holds qualifications in Electrical Supervision, Business and Management. Glenn has previous experience on volunteer boards in executive positions including the roles of President and Treasurer.
Our Secretary is Marian (Maz) Quilty who has a PhD from the School of Medicine as well as Professional Honours in Public Service Leadership and Management. Maz joined Tasmania Police in 2014 and currently manages the Policy Team for Emergency Management and Counter-Terrorism. Maz is also a Pilates instructor, but more importantly, she is a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, and cousin to family around Australia and the world. Maz loves to cook and spend time with a menagerie of family pets. Maz joined the Board in 2023.
Our Public Officer and Assistant Treasurer is David Rose. David had a 41-year career with the Commonwealth Bank, mainly as a Commercial Lender. Prior to his recent retirement he worked as a consultant for Property Developer Ali Sultan. David has played, coached, and volunteered on the committees of many sporting and community organisations prior to joining our Board. David is a keen cyclist and traveller. David joined the Board in 2023.
Director Christine Fraser is a Certified Practising Accountant with a Bachelor of Business Studies degree in Accounting who has served admirably as our Treasurer since joining the Board as a Director in 2019. Christine has previously worked as the Executive Officer for the Tasmania Police, Operations Support Command before moving to the Sorell Council as a Finance Officer. In early 2026 Christine moved to New Zealand but is maintaining contact to ensure a smooth transition of treasurer duties to our incoming Treasurer.
Stephen Giles grew up in Sydney and started his working life as a tradesperson. He moved to Brisbane working in IT and marketing before settling in Tasmania some 22 years ago. Stephen has extensive experience in the communications industry and for the past 15 years he has been a senior manager in media. He is currently the General Manager for TDT. Stephen spends his spare time with family and is slowly learning how not to kill plants!