A patrol that helps an intoxicated student get home safely, sits with someone in crisis until paramedics arrive, or walks a frightened resident to their door has done more for Glasgow than any confrontation ever could. This page sets out the training, standards and referral pathways behind that work.
Every volunteer completes accredited trauma-informed training before patrol. We assume the people we meet may be in crisis, frightened, or harmed — and we behave accordingly.
Recognising signs of exploitation, coercion, intoxication, mental health crisis, dementia-related distress, and risk to children — and knowing which agency owns the response.
Mandatory de-escalation and conflict-avoidance certification, refreshed annually. Voice, posture, distance, exit. No restraint. No pursuit. Walk away is always an option.
Emergency first aid at work, naloxone administration, basic life support, and recovery-position handling. Every patrol carries a kit; every volunteer can use it.
ASIST or equivalent intervention training. Volunteers learn how to stay with someone in crisis safely until specialist help arrives.
Statutory safeguarding training aligned with Scottish guidance, including PVG scheme membership and mandatory disclosure procedures.
No volunteer patrols without an in-date certificate in trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and emergency first aid. Records are held centrally and audited by the oversight board.
Streetwatch does not solve these problems — we hand them to the people who can. Every patrol carries this list.
Apply to join. Full training is provided. PVG scheme membership and a vetting interview are required before any patrol.
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