Officers from Dorset Police are supporting a national week of action to strengthen relationships between retail, security and police in an effort to tackle business crime.
The week, which is co-ordinated by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) and runs from Monday 17 October to Sunday 23 October 2022, aims to equip business owners and security staff with the tools to tackle business crime and raise awareness of the support available to help protect them and their business.
Local policing teams across Dorset will carry out pro-active events during the week of action, engaging with local businesses to improve relationships and offer signposting advice to help prevent crimes from occurring in the first place.
Crime against a business can be anything from shoplifting and burglary to cyber-crime and scams.
Superintendent Heather Dixey, from Dorset Police, said: “This national week of action provides a great opportunity for us to further strengthen our relationships between our business community and security staff by sharing information and tailoring policing solutions to tackle crime.
“With the rising cost of living, businesses are potentially more vulnerable to crime. Businesses need to be able to deter people before they commit crime, which means knowing how they are vulnerable to criminals and making it difficult for individuals and organised crime groups to commit a crime against them.
“We understand the significant impact crime can have on our businesses. We have updated the Dorset Police business crime strategy policy, which can be viewed on our website dorset.police.uk/business, and we will continue to do all we can to help protect local businesses and keep our communities safe.”
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick said: “I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to working with local businesses and Dorset Police, to tackle the issue of business crime. Business crime is not a low priority or a victimless crime by any means, businesses can be affected by crime in many different ways, and it is only by working together that we can create a safer environment for businesses across Dorset.”
Dorset Police can carry out crime prevention surveys on commercial properties. For more information contact crimereductionwest@