On 3 May 2023 we launched our ‘Just Here to Train’ campaign against harassment at gyms.

We want to reach out to a new area of business and thought we would introduce our team to gyms countywide. Over two days we visited different locations and spoke to staff to see if there were any concerns. Nearly every staff member we spoke to suggested that harassment of members is an issue. Some members think harassment is to be expected where bodies are on show and they rarely report it to police.

Gyms have shown interest in the project and have agreed to display our promotional material in their changing rooms. A poster has been designed which includes a QR code to report incidents and to explain the law around harassment.

We will be approaching all gyms in Essex for their support. We will be explaining to staff how to signpost to Essex Police and other services, plus importantly how to report incidents and the prosecution process. We want everyone to know that this behaviour is not tolerated.

We will monitor reports at gym locations, offer support to both victims and business and ensure that all available evidence has been obtained.

We spent more time at Stansted Airport, supporting business and looking at how to prevent incidents of abuse and threatening behaviour towards public facing employees.

Unfortunately, staff at the check-In desks and security are subjected to abusive behaviour from the public on a daily basis. Passengers get frustrated with procedure and the employees receive the brunt of it, so we are working with the airport to look at ways to prevent it and get something in place before the summer holiday rush.

If you would like us to visit your organisation or site, get in touch below.

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Alert!

The Business Crime Team have been rolling out an information sharing platform to businesses that will be free of charge for employees to use.

The idea is that businesses can use the online platform ALERT to support each other and share information, pictures and news in order to prevent and detect crime in their areas. The system works equally for individual industrial and retail areas as well as whole towns or boroughs.

The system is secure and only members can access the information.

The team will be posting crime prevention advice and newsletters to support businesses.

www.shopsafealert.co.uk

Business Advisory Groups 

If you are interested in joining one of our Business Advisory Groups or indeed would like to set up a new one specifically for your area of business, please do get in touch.

Business Advisory Groups look to gather similar business sectors together as support groups. These groups consist of people from similar business areas, all supporting each other and learning about crime prevention and sharing proven practices. We often invite guest speakers.

If you are interested in joining an advisory group, please do contact us at business.crime.team@essex.police.uk

Crime prevention advice visits

Crime against a business can take many forms: from shoplifting or non-paying diners to staff theft and burglary from premises. Help safeguard your business with our advice.
We are happy to pay you a visit, look around your premise, offer crime prevention ideas and support staff.

If you would like to arrange a visit or talk to us, please let us know at business.crime.team@essex.police.uk

More information about keeping your business safe from crime. 

If you have any other issues not covered in the link or would like to talk to the team, please contact us at business.crime.team@essex.police.uk

Cyber Crime Prevention Advice