Working together with Neighbourhood Watch London,
Emergency Services, merchants and residences to
enhance communications in order to develop safer
business communities. Individually,
Business Watch London aims to help businesses improve security
and reduce crime by working with them to identify the problems and
provide preventative strategies as solutions. One of the most
influential ways of reducing crime and the accompanying financial loss
is by all of us working together in our local areas. We are delighted to collaborate with
various Business Associations, partner organizations, community groups and the City
of London - who
are engaged with merchants and who are likewise
invested in promoting safe and secure neighbourhoods. Of
particular note, the
Argyle Business Improvement Association
and Business Watch London have launched an action plan to work together in
the Argyle catchment area for the mutual benefit of all.
Business Watch offers businesses these opportunities:
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to participate
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to share information by creating new ways of
communication that may not have existed previously
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to increase awareness of the issues
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to keep everyone up to date with what is happening in
the community
Aims and Objectives:
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to encourage mutual assistance between members
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to increase crime prevention awareness
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to train employees to recognize and report suspicious
activities and people to the police department
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to train employees in preventing crime, handling
emergencies and being good witnesses
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to provide the opportunity to share information
between members, residences and Neighbourhood Watch
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to establish a closer relationship between
businesses, the police and neighbours
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to provide an environment that is unappealing to
criminals
Business Watch Groups:
Business Watch can be a group of companies who work together
to reduce crime and vandalism in conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch
London (NWL).
By
teaming up with the proven success of crime prevention strategies
offered through NWL, businesses can also join and promote the
O. A. R. S. initiative: Observe; Acknowledge; Report and
Share.
Business Watch
Groups will be
assisted by the established volunteer citizens in crime
prevention, the NWL office, and through its association
with the London Police Service. NWLwill further the
Business Watch program’s effectiveness through cooperation with
individuals, groups and agencies involved with crime prevention and safe
communities.
What do you need to do?
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Mount a Business Watch sign on the exterior of your building – deterring potential thieves and trouble
makers
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Provide an email address and contact information to the
Neighbourhood Watch London Office – in order to notify you of any
criminal activity within your area
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Have a Watch Coordinator and/or work with an existing Neighbourhood Watch Area Coordinator, serving as a liaison with the
Neighbourhood Watch office
More than 84% of break and enters and 92%
of vehicle thefts in the City of London
occur in areas where residents
do NOT participate in the Neighbourhood Watch / Business Watch Program.
