ACS

Crime Prevention Forum

• TBC, TBC
• 6th September 2012

Description

Insights from the Flying Squad, Hackney Police and Southern Co-operative Society are some of the highlights of the ACS Crime Prevention Forum taking place in the Harvey Goodwin Suite at the Church House Conference Centre, Deans Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ on Wednesday 12th October 2011. 

ACS Chief Executive James Lowman said: “Preventing crime and dealing with its consequences is a concern shared across our industry. This forum is a chance to hear insights from those ‘on the other side’ like the police and to showcase best practice from within our membership. I would encourage any retailer dealing with these issues in their business to come and take part.”

The agenda will cover three main themes. The first will explore Government action to reduce crime against the business community and ensure that victims of crime get proper support. In this session, there will be an update from ACS Public Affairs Executive Edward Woodall on the work that ACS is currently undertaking around crime policy.

The second theme of the day, entitled Working in Partnership will look at how retailers can work with other companies and industry bodies to protect their business. Already confirmed to speak in this session are Gareth Lewis, Loss Prevention Manager for the Southern Co-operative Group and Andy Newman, Licensing Sergeant for the Hackney Police who will give insights on the most effective and important partnerships available to retailers.

In the final session of the day, retailers will be invited to discuss best practice and investment options around staff safety. Some of the speakers confirmed to feature in the discussion are John Porter, Social Enterprise Manager for the Suzy Lamplugh Trust who will share his expertise of safety training for SMEs and Mark Beale, head of the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad who will talk to retailers about how convenience stores can best deal with robberies.

AGENDA:

Working with Government

James Lowman

Baroness Browning, Minister for Crime and Anti Social Behaviour Q&A with Minister

Q&A

Laura Ratcliffe, ASB Team, Home Office – will outline the Government’s proposed changes to the Anti Social behaviour tool kit.
Wendi Mitchell, Victim and Witness Unit, Ministry of Justice – Outlining the importance of Victim Personal Statements and how businesses can use them

Edward Woodall, Public Affairs Executive, ACS – Crime Policy Update

Q&A

Working In Partnership

Gareth Lewis, Loss Prevention Manager, Southern Co-op – discussing effective partnership working with local police

Andy Newman, Hackney Police Licensing Sergeant – will outline examples of partnership working in undertaken by Hackney Police

Breakout Discussion

Investing in Safety

Mark Beale, Head of Flying Squad, Metropolitan Police – Best Practice for Convenience stores on robbery

John Porter, Social Enterprise Manager, Suzy Lamplugh Trust – Safety Training for Small business

Mark Stevenson, Loss Prevention Manager, Tates – Outlining the implementation of the Facewatch Scheme in his stores

Q&A

Retailer only discussion