In past years, officers regularly shared information to the crime-fighting organisation at group meetings.

But an officer confirmed to The Border Mail this week the information-sharing program ceased when Simon Overland was Victoria Police Chief Commissioner.

In June 2010, Wodonga’s 13 Neighbourhood Watch groups were controversially amalgamated into a single body.

At the time, Neighbourhood Watch area co-ordinator and former police detective Barry Clacy said there was some concern the new system would not work.

“Some groups will not have a role any more so there’ll probably be less community involvement,” he said

It was then decided the newsletter would be left in “pick-up areas” around the city instead of being home delivered.

By September 2013, those involved in the new group told The Border Mail they feared the group would go under unless they attracted more volunteers.

Mr Clacy, along with members Jenny Barlow, Barb Stieber and Sue May, confirmed after the amalgamation less people had attended meetings.

“There’s real concern we’ll fold in the next 12 months,” Ms Stieber said at the time.

Ms May added in 2013 the group still had the potential.

“This is a chance to be connected, for anyone who sees something is wrong” she said. “This is a chance to right it.”