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Make sure to help keep the neighbourhood safe (5)

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I believe the answer is:

watch

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This clue might be a double definition.

'make sure' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'keep the neighbourhood safe' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'to help' is the link.

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(Other definitions for watch that I've seen before include "Vigil" , "Timepiece - look out" , "Keep under observation" , "View" , "period of duty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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