Make sure you do everything you can to keep your Business Secure!
We do not always think about security first, but the Police do. They would rather prevent crimes than have to solve them
Your local Police Station will have a Crime Reduction and Architectural Liaison Officer or Business Crime Advisors who's job it is to help you make your property as safe and secure as possible.
Each county also has a team dedicated to helping you to prevent crime against your business
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
The Notts Police "Safer Business" initiative includes:
Crime Prevention surveys - free of charge to help identify areas of potential weakness and recommendations for security improvements
Supplying cost effective crime prevention interventions at 40% less than the Recommended Retail Price
Assistance with setting up Business Watches or combined security schemes on business parks
Business Watch - Register your details at www.nottsbusinesswatch.co.uk to be alerted to crime issues in your area as soon as the Police become aware of them.
Registration is straight forward. You can register your premises and then include details of key holders etc, as the different fields will allow you to input data in respect of different risks. The system also allows for the registration of domestic premises - for example if you log on you will be able to populate the system with your business details and then add your home address details to receive information relevant to both locations.
NBAC - Nottingham Businesses Against Crime
A Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for retail and entertainment/hospitality premises in Nottingham City Centre
A partnership between the Police, businesses and the City Council.
- Membership benefits:
Reduced losses caused by retail theft
Retailers' resources are more efficiently used to combat crime
More thieves are caught
Retailers share more professional information
The quality of intelligence data helps raise staff awareness of retail crime
Known criminals are driven out of the City Centre
Shared evidence can be used in the case of Exclusion Orders/ASBO'S
Full details and a membership application pack.
DERBYSHIRE
Derbyshire Safeguard - Integrated crime prevention services, including registration of key holders, access to tailored business crime prevention advice, including assessments, and information about local and national grant opportunities.
Free information and crime prevention advice for businesses. Visit the Derbyshire Safeguard web site or call 0345 123 3333
East Midlands Regional Business Crime Froum - Tackling business crime together.
An essential handbook for East Midlands businesses
A new booklet to providing a comprehensive source of advice for businesses wishing to protect themselves against crime.
It includes sections on insurance, business continuity and fraud, as well as case studies highlighting ways to protect your business from the incidence and impact of crime.
It also offers advice on how and when to report suspicious activity and how and where to report a crime.
Plus a directory of contacts for further information and support.
View the handbook here.