A crime reduction partnership in Norwich that enables retailers to report criminal activity and thefts from their shops and premises will be re-launched next month.
The ALERT-SIRCS scheme, which is powered by Empowering-Communities’ SIRCS database, helps businesses and individuals by enabling them to access, view and securely share information and images of suspects and offenders who commit crime on their members’ premises. There are currently 56 businesses involved in the scheme all accessing the SIRCS secure online system with a view to reducing retail crime.
Gary Pettengell said “It is estimated that more than 20% of all crime is targeted at businesses. Many businesses are facing a tough time and losses from crime can have a notably adverse impact on their operating margins and an overall detrimental effect on town and shopping centres. SIRCS enables retailers to empower their staff to make a difference in tackling crime in their workplace.”