PSNI SAFE SHOP SCHEME

The PSNI have designed the Safe Shop Scheme to support retailers tackle crime

It provides

• Practical training for managers and sales staff working in retail outlets.
• Information on the techniques that shoplifters use and also explains the law, so that staff know what they can and cannot do to keep people safe.
• Bespoke deliver in the retail premises, either before the shop opens or after it closes, so as not to interfere with trading hours
• Content around staff safety when travelling to and from work and when dealing with elevated levels of tension from public whilst at work.

Crime Prevention Officers have been trained to deliver the Safe Shop Scheme.  Retail outlets across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to avail of the training.

The Safe Shop Scheme was developed and piloted by officers from Foyle and Belfast City Centre, Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Feedback from retailers and staff continues to be positive, with increased confidence and vigilance typically assisting a reduction in reported instances of shoplifting, whilst also helping to achieve better evidence.  This package ensures better criminal justice outcomes, provides best practice around staff safety teams and ensures connections created with local policing teams.

Retailers are provided with a pack which will assist with further internal staff training and as an aide memoire for the staff team ongoing.

This scheme is currently provided at no charge by PSNI

Contact your local Crime Prevention Officer on 101 for more information..