Operation Retail

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Operation Retail is due to be launched shortly after October 16th.

The idea is to speed up the reporting of shoplifting. However, if the suspect is still on the scene or there is any safety risk, call 999 or 101 as appropriate.

Download the PDF presentation here.

 

  • – The new scheme will benefit the police as it enables officers to investigate crime rather than spend time collecting the information. 
  • – Staff hours are saved by not attending stores for evidence, freeing up time to follow up on evidence supplied.
  • – Uploading picture evidence will identify repeat offenders and hot spot locations.
  • – It empowers retailers and will hopefully restore faith in policing if the evidence uploaded in formatted templates gets results and is more time-efficient for everyone.