All Zero Tolerance articles
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NewsReporting crime: The matter of facts
Police cutbacks and rising crime mean it’s vital retailers provide clear evidence of crimes they report. Here’s how to present a watertight case.
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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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NewsSafety after dark
You may be there for your community day and night, but this accesibility can make you vulnerable to those who see an open store as an open target.
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NewsThe lines are open
A new Crime Bill may change the way the police enforce the law, but that doesn’t mean retailers should stop communicating with their local force.
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NewsDon't suffer in silence
It may feel like a pointless exercise at times, but failing to report crime will only make it worse.
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NewsFear factor
Intimidated staff too scared to do their jobs was the scene that greeted manager Matthew Pout. Aidan Fortune examines how the store was turned around.
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NewsTough work
Tackling crime is a tough job for any retailer, especially when your store is in a challenging area. Aidan Fortune meets a manager who has reaped the rewards of standing her ground.
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NewsDerbyshire retailer stabbed in attempted robbery
A retailer is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in an attempted robbery at his store.
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NewsBusiness partnership sees results in fight against crime
A South East business crime reduction partnership has reported remarkable results in fighting crime and recovering stolen stock.
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NewsIncrease in incidents of staff theft reported in stores
Retailers have been warned to be vigilant against staff theft following a rise in the number of reported incidents over the past 12 months.
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NewsA brave new world
With police cuts in full swing, businesses are facing up to the reality of trading with reduced support. Aidan Fortune meets a retailer who had to find ways to tackle a rising tide of shoplifting.
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NewsCost of retail crime soars by 15.6% in 2012, says BRC
The cost of retail crime in the UK has increased by 15.6% over the past 12 months.
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NewsStronger together
A collaborative approach to fighting retail crime is getting results in towns and cities across the UK. Aidan Fortune looks at such schemes and why it is more important than ever that retailers work together
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NewsMan charged over retailer murder
A man has been charged with the murder of Paisley retailer Javaid Ali.
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NewsInside job
Staff theft continues to be a worry for retailers, but there are ways to protect yourself from pilfering employees.
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NewsHave your say
The face of local policing is about to change with the upcoming elections of Police & Crime Commissioners…
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NewsThe Riots: One year on
This time last year, UK cities were a warzone with many independent retailers suffering massive damage, loss of business and financial ruin. Aidan Fortune looks at how retailers have tried to move on
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Features and analysisSense and sensibility
Taking a common sense approach to low-level crime can help reduce incidents and build better links with the community.
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