Why it matters: Retail crime affects local businesses, their staff, and the broader community. The increased police presence in the town centre during Safer Business Week aims to address these issues proactively.
The big picture: Officers are carrying out a range of activities including:
Joint patrols with rough sleeper outreach workers
High-visibility patrols in key areas
Checks on vulnerable individuals at risk of exploitation
Engaging directly with local businesses
Today in numbers:
5 checks on addresses linked to potential exploitation
6 intelligence reports submitted
1 traffic offence report issued for running a red light
1 arrest made for threatening shop staff
What's new: As part of Safer Business Week, police are also providing crime prevention advice to retailers, encouraging online reporting of incidents and promoting the use of the Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) for sharing evidence electronically.
The bottom line: The force plans to continue these intensive efforts throughout Safer Business Week, aiming to build stronger partnerships with local businesses and improve town centre safety.
