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 20 November 2021
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 and Public Officer is Sarah Williams. Sarah has considerable experience in the Tasmanian public sector, including strategic policy and planning, project management, communication, marketing and media. She holds Professional Honours in Public Sector Leadership and Management, a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism, Media and Communication). Sarah is currently a Project Manager with the Department of Education.
Our Secretary is Kate Dobson, a former school teacher who also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management. Kate has extensive experience in emergency management in Tasmania, working for the Tasmanian Government as a security and emergency management policy officer.
Our Treasurer is Christine Fraser who is a Certified Practising Accountant with a Bachelor of Business Studies degree in Accounting. Christine has previously worked as an Internal Auditor; an Assistant Accountant; and a Business Support Assistant. Since 2015 Christine was the Executive Officer for the Tasmania Police, Operations Support Command. Christine is now a Finance Officer with the Sorell Council.
Director Kelsey Timms holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) from the University of Tasmania along with other qualifications in building and construction, leadership and management. Kelsey is a Chapter Councillor for the National Association for Women in Construction and is a volunteer with both Dress for Success and Loui’s Van.
Senior Constable Scott Hardman is the State Coordinator for Community Policing Services and the Tasmania Police Liaison to the Board of Neighbourhood Watch Tasmania. Scott joined Tasmania Police in 2016 after previously serving with both the NSW Police and the Australia Federal Police. Scott has 25 years of diverse operational experience, including police deployments to the Pacific, Africa and the Mediterranean.
