All Crime articles – Page 32
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NewsFacewatch teams up with Littoralis to help fight crime
Crime reporting tool Facewatch has teamed up with crime reduction partnership information service provider Littoralis to help increase their impact on crime.
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NewsMy war on crime
Tackling crime is a vital part of a retailer’s job. In his own words, Adam Hogwood of Morrison’s Budgens of Broadstairs in Kent describes the work he’s done to make his store a safer place.
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NewsFive arrested as multi-million pound illicit tobacco plot foiled
Five men have been arrested after equipment used for manufacturing illicit cigarettes and tobacco products was found in raids.
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NewsZero Tolerance Award for Crime Prevention
Morrison’s Budgens of Broadstairs, KentManager Adam Hogwood (r) with Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman
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NewsHome Office survey shows impact of crime in retail sector
The retail and wholesale sector experienced more crime last year than any other, a Home Office report has revealed.
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NewsRetailer praises police response to two armed robberies
Nigel Dowdney has hailed the police’s response after his Norwich store was the recent victim of two armed robberies in the space of a week.
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NewsACS urges retailers to show impact of crime
Retailers have been invited to provide evidence of the impact of crime on their business.
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NewsFormer police officer found guilty of tobacco smuggling
A former police officer has been found guilty of tobacco smuggling and sentenced to eight weeks in jail.
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NewsNew Victims Code to highlight impact of crime on businesses
Businesses affected by crime will be able to make impact statements in court as part of the new Victims Code.
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NewsCPS calls on police to fight forecourt crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidelines calling for police forces to crack down on repeat ‘no means of payment’ offenders at forecourt stores.
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NewsHome Office reassures retailers on crime bill amendments
The Home Office has assured retailers that the impending Crime Bill would not downgrade shop theft.
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NewsRetailer jailed for illicit tobacco and alcohol crimes
A retailer repeatedly caught selling non UK duty-paid tobacco and alcohol products has been jailed for two years and four months.
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NewsATMs to offer cardless cash under new partnership
Consumers are now able to access cardless cash at ATMs across the UK following the launch of a new service from online cash payments provider Ukash and Bank Machine.
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Crime fighting
ACS is lobbying MPs on the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, but retailers concerned about recent developments need to focus on local engagement too, says James Lowman.
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NewsACS urges government to reconsider Crime Bill
The ACS has called on the government to reconsider amendments to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill.
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NewsTV show seeks retailers affected by shoplifting
The makers of Mary Portas: Secret Shopper and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares are looking for independent c-store owners to feature in a new television series on shoplifting.
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NewsGovernment questioned over Crime Bill clause
Ministers have been called on to explain how proposals in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Policing and Crime Bill will not lead to fewer prosecutions.
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NewsPolice chiefs urged to have more 'cops in shops'
Police chiefs are being encouraged to set up stations in stores in order to improve engagement with the public.
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NewsVictims Code proposals to help show impact of crime
New measures have been proposed by the government to give businesses the opportunity to better highlight the impact of crime.