Patrick Holdaway recently spoke to Policing Insight about the #SaBA month of action and how the #nbcc are working with police and partners to tackle #retail crime: lnkd.in/e_a6DkGj #crimeprevention #retailers

The Safe Spaces scheme, launched by the #NBCC last year to make #retail outlets a safe space for people in need of help, is being extended to include the private security industry. Find out more on our website: ow.ly/pyF550QP4Kt #crimeprevention #privatesecurity #security

It's week 3 of the #nbcc national month of action against retail and business crime. There has been lots of proactive activity from police and partners already with numerous #SaBA Days left to go. The Policing Minister Chris Philp has sent a message of support:

More fantastic results as part of the #nbcc month of action. West Yorkshire Police held 16 #SaBA days involving 144 officers and staff and made 37 arrests. @Kent_Police held 11 #SaBADays with 50 officers and staff and had 7 arrests. #crimeprevention #police

Another police force supporting #SaBA month with Suffolk Police making 11 arrests as part of their activity. uk.news.yahoo.com/11-people-arre… #crimeprevention #retailcrime

Great to see the Police Service of Northern Ireland getting involved with the national month of action in March with a #SaBA Day resulting in 10 arrests. #crimeprevention irishnews.com/news/northern-…

The Government has announced that assaulting a shop worker will be made a separate criminal offence as part of a government response to a wave of retail crime. Below is the response from the #NBCC to the announcement: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi… #retailers #retailcrime #policing

The March edition of the #nbcc newsletter is now live on the website. Please share the link with your networks. It incudes a round up of some of the activity and results from the #SaBA month. nbcc.police.uk/images/newslet… #BIDs #BCRPs #policing #retailers

The #nbcc now has all the results from the #SaBA month in March. 40 police forces held at least one #SaBADay to tackle business crime. Thank you to everyone who took part including police, partners and private security. The results are impressive. #crimeprevention #police

Some excellent work and results from Essex Police securing 112 charges for retail offences. #retailers #retail #crimeprevention #nbcc ow.ly/yhzv50RXNRI

An example of police working with the local media to ask for the communities help with their investigations into retail crime. #nbcc #retailcrime ow.ly/crB150S6uV0

The May edition of the NBCC newsletter is now on the website to download and share. You can also sign up on the website to get it delivered direct to your inbox. #nbcc #crimeprevention nbcc.police.uk/images/newslet…

Under the Victims’ Code, all businesses with criminal offences committed against them are entitled to make an Impact Statement for Business (ISB) to detail how the crime has impacted them. Find out how it can make a difference: ow.ly/MrRK50MAUyk #criminaljustice #NBCC

Retail crime remains a huge problem for retailers of all sizes. But taking some simple crime prevention steps can help. Check out the Ten principles of crime prevention from the Metropolitan Police: ow.ly/m27q50P50K4 #retailers #retail #independentretailers

Does your shop sell knives, do your staff know the rules on underage sales of knives in the UK? A lack of training could result in a substantial fine for your business. The NBCC website is full of resources for retailers who sell knives. ow.ly/zTPh50ShPlE #crimeprevention

If your business is a victim of a crime, it is essential to report it to the police. But do you know when it should be a 999 emergency call and where to report it to when it isn’t an emergency? Check out our guide to help: lnkd.in/eB6kqzcd #businesscrime #police #nbcc

#Police are using Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS), to capture evidential CCTV from businesses, but older CCTV systems can’t utilise this new technology. Can your CCTV system utilise DEMS? ow.ly/MtQX50PwBal #nbcc #crimeprevention #retailers #businesssecurity

It's one of the busiest times of the year for the farming community and machine theft can be devastating. The NFU have lots of practical advice on how to prevent against thieves targeting your farm: nfuonline.com/updates-and-in… #ruralcrime #crimeprvention

Cyber attacks pose one of the biggest threats to small businesses, yet many don't prioritise #cybersecurity. Read this blog from the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to find out why it is so important: nationalcrcgroup.co.uk/risks-of-cyber… #cybercrime #crimeprevention

As schools shut down for the summer break it is essential that the premises are as secure as they can be. Download the #nbcc #crimeprevention guide for practical tips on premises security: ow.ly/P9uX50ShQBQ