ACT Awareness e-Learning
A free introduction to the role we can all play to prevent terrorism. Designed for all organisations, employees and the public. The course takes just over an hour to complete—an hour that could save lives.
Shopwatch
A community-based crime prevention scheme that promotes communication between retailers and local police to reduce crime.
Pubwatch
A voluntary scheme allowing licensees to work together to reduce anti- social behaviour related to alcohol and substance misuse, improving the safety of their premises for customers, staff and the local community. See www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk
Many local initiatives encourage information sharing and good practice amongst neighbours, increasing the likelihood of an efficient, coordinated response to an incident.
Shared Radio Scheme
Joining a shared radio scheme will give you direct access to a radio network, which is monitored by local police officers, CCTV suites and other businesses, meaning that warnings of criminal activity can be efficiently communicated between members.
Business Crime Reduction Partnership
A subscription-based, business-led, non- profit making action group working with police and the local authority to tackle and reduce crime and disorder affecting businesses. See www.saferbusiness.org.uk
Business Improvement District
A business-led and funded body formed to represent and improve a defined commercial area.
They can directly involve local businesses in local activities, and allow them to work with local authorities to improve the local trading environment. See www.gov.uk/guidance/business-improvement-districts
Crime Prevention Toolkit
Download the Counter Terrorism Crime Prevention Toolkit as a PDF.