The Retailer…

Q What are the minimum standards required to become a Raid-control “Police Certificated Premises”?

A There are five: staff trained in raid awareness, cash management systems in place, time delay systems in use, camera(s) in operation and stolen cash traceable using money staining equipment.

Q If I decide to adopt Raid-control in my premises how will I know what security equipment I need to achieve the required standard?

A Your local Police will conduct a risk assessment of your premises that will identify the areas of need and you will be provided with a “Toolkit” booklet that describes the type of security equipment required.

Q What will it cost?

Q That’s a significant sum of money. Is there any help for retailers to pay for this type of security equipment?

A Yes there is. The vast majority of retailers who have adopted Raid-control have received local or central funding from 50% to 100%. Your local Police will be able to advise you on what funding is available.

Q Are there any ongoing costs that I need to be aware of?

A It is important to ensure that all security equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s / suppliers instructions. Charges may be made for maintenance and / or servicing and enquiries should be made regarding the level of these charges before installation.

The Police…

Q What will it cost for a representative of Raid-control to visit my force area and give a presentation?

A This service is free, as is all Raid-control support.

Q What is the cost to Police to adopt Raid-control?

A Adoption and membership of Raid-control is free to Police.

Q What is the cost to Police to implement Raid-control?

A The most significant cost is time. Each Police area will need to nominate a project co-ordinator to identify premises that will benefit from Raid-control and liaise with local and central funding agencies.

Q Who provides the Raid-control material and what does it cost?

A Raid-control will provide its’ unique automated software program for risk assessments and specifically designed origination and artwork free of charge. However, adoptive Police areas may wish to brand the material with their own force logo, this may be chargeable dependant on whether completed in-house or outsourced.

Q What does the Raid-control retailer information pack include?

A The pack includes a two page explanation document, managers / proprietors guide, staff training manual & audit log, table-top training aid, information booklet, equipment booklet and incident reporting form.

Q Who provides the retailer with the Raid-control information pack.

A This is the responsibility of the adoptive force and, dependant on quantity, can cost from £22 per premises, however, in previous installations the information pack has been sponsored by the participating equipment providers / installers.

Q What happens once a retailer achieves Raid-control minimum standards?

A When the retailer achieves the required standards and following an inspection by Police, the premises will become a Raid-control “Police Certificated Premises” and will be issued with the all-important deterrent branding.

Q Will Raid-control remain involved once a project has been completed?

A Raid-control offer full support before, during and after implementation. In co-operation with the adoptive force, Raid-control will promote the brand, locally and nationally, with the objective of raising awareness that premises displaying Raid-control branding are unattractive as targets for robbery. Raid-control will also be available to offer advice and support should a force decide to expand the initiative.

Q Are Police required to conduct regular audits following a premises becoming certified?

A Due to conditions that may be attached to funding Raid-control within a particular Police area, it is not the intention to impose an auditing regime on adoptive forces following the certification of premises that have achieved Raid-control minimum standards.

Raid-control consider that some form of auditing process should be in place to maintain the standards set at the time of certification, however, it will be for the adoptive force to decide. Where it comes to notice that a certificated premises has fallen below the required minimum standards, the owner should be informed that unless the minimum standards are maintained, certification will be removed.