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Police Case Study |
Press Release:
New initiative to reduce retail robbery launched in Manchester A proactive
robbery reduction initiative is being pioneered by Greater Manchester
Police. Raid-control(tm) consists of a package of security measures
aimed at reducing robbery and creating a safer retail environment.
Raid control(tm) is based on five key crime
reduction principles: staff trained in raid awareness; time-delay systems
in use; cash minimised; camera(s) in operation; and stolen cash traceable.
Raid-control(tm) is aimed primarily at deterring crime,
but equipment can also generate evidence to convict criminals if a
robbery doesoccur. A GMP Crime Reduction Advisor will certify the premises
to Raid-control (tm) standards. Retailers can then display the Raid-control
(tm) logo, which gives the clear message that their store is not an
easy target for crime.By encouraging retailers to implement the Raid
control (tm)measures, GMP aims to reduce the 1800 plus robberies at
business
premises that took place in Greater Manchester from April 2001 to March
2002.Greater Manchester Police's Chief Constable Michael Todd launched
Raid-control(tm) today for a six-month trial, with a view
to subsequent expansion to robbery hot spots in other areas.
 Michael Todd
said: 'Greater Manchester Police is proud to be piloting this new and
innovative crime reduction initiative. We are committed to reducing
retail crime and would encourage retailers to help deter offenders
by taking on board this package of security measures to create a safer
environment for their employees and customers.'
Raid-control (tm) is aimed particularly at independent retailers
who have few security measures in place, so both financial and time
constraints have been taken into account.
Raid-control(tm) security
measures cost under £2000 and the training package
is quick and easy to use.
Financial assistance with the purchase
of equipment may be available.If the Greater Manchester Police trial
is successful, Raid-control (tm) will be launched nationwide later
this year. Raid-control (tm) is supported by the British
Retail Consortium, the British Security Industry Association and
other organisations in the security and retail sectors.
Retailers interested in becoming
Raid-control(tm) protected should contact GMP on-
Tel: 0161 856 5912.
For further information see www.raid-control.org
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Sponsors of the Greater Manchester Police Raid-control™ Trial |
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3SI SECURITY SYSTEMS, with over 30 years experience,
manufacture, sell and service currency protection security
systems based on ink and smoke staining technology. 3SI products
have proven successful in protecting cash in the money handling
chain including: hold-ups on teller stations, ATM pull-out
and break-in attacks, cassette pavement risk as well as transport. |
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ADT’s HIGH SECURITY GROUP has been at the forefront
of robbery control for the past 40 years in the UK and over
a century world-wide. The High Security Group together with
its business partners has developed products and services specifically
designed to deter and detect robbery in a retail environment. |
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IBP INTERNATIONAL - IBP's 'one-stop' Robbery Control Systems;
Smokenote(tm), Raid-cam(tm) and Raid-safe(tm) are market leaders
in foiling and deterring raids on commercial premises. Over
12,500 Smokenote(tm) Robbery Control Systems are installed
in major financial institutions and retailers in theUK. IBP's
'thin-technology' Smokenote(tm) consistently achieves client
raid reduction targets. |
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INTELLIGENT LOCKING SYSTEMS - I.L.S. Ltd manufactures Time
Locks and Time delay Locks. We offer an installation and service
arrangement for locks and safes. Banks, Building Societies,
CIT companies, Public Utilities, Petrol Stations, and Bureau
De Change currently use our systems. Training the staff that
uses the locks is part of our service. |
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SECURE OPTIONS – Providers of CCTV and Access Control
products as part of a fully integrated, technology driven bespoke
security package. Remote monitoring services 24/7 via National
Control Centre. Security products for the CIT industry and
ATM Machines. Specialist in the provision of specialised devices
and systems for premises and vehicle protection to various
sectors. |
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T H MARCH - We have over 115 years' experience of advising
clients and placing insurance for the Jewellery, Fine Art and
Antiques, Giftware, Craft and associated trades, plus a wide
range of other trades. Offices in Birmingham, Glasgow, London,
Manchester, Sevenoaks and Yelverton. Regulated by the General
Insurance Standards Council. |
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VCL, the leading international CCTV manufacturer, distributor
and security solutions provider with a reputation for high
quality, innovative plug-and-play CCTV products, including
the Orbiter Gold and Lite high-speed surveillance cameras,
the MaxCom range of telemetry control and switching matrices,
Ademco Video, Ultrak and all other leading CCTV brands. |
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VIDEO DOMAIN – The manufacturer of an award winning
and compact digital video capture system. The cost effective,
unique product resembles an alarm sensor but in fact it’s
a CCTV camera, movement sensor and digital VCR built into one
unit. Following a trigger it obtains and saves excellent quality
digital images of suspects or offenders. |
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