Farrah Mcnutt, Digital entrepreneur and influencer, founder at Catch a Thief UK.
Times Radio Interview with myself and host Henry Bonsu
Join us for a compelling interview on Times Radio, where radio presenter Henry Bonsu talks with Farrah McNutt, founder of Catch a Thief UK, about the alarming rise in retail theft and violence across the UK.In this insightful discussion, they explore the reasons behind these crimes and the innovativ...
Thefts from small retailers jumped fivefold last year in an epidemic partly driven by gangs. Now one woman is using her inside knowledge to try to stem the tide
An article in The Times featuring myself and the work I have been doing helping retailers deter and detect crime in their stores.
The article also focused on what led me to turn my life around and create an online crime prevention platform to help retailers and communities deter and detect crime in their stores and communities.
It has been a very interesting journey over the last ten years and exciting seeing myself grow with knowledge and confidence. The journey so far hasn't always been easy with many obstacles that I have had to overcome along the way.
I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds and I would like to say thank you to everyone who over the years saw the potential in me and the important work I have been doing
Thefts from small retailers jumped fivefold last year in an epidemic partly driven by gangs. Now one woman is using her inside knowledge to try to stem the tide
I recently filmed on-site with Ben Kutz and his television production team for the German documentary series Galileo. The programme explored my transformative journey that led me to establish Catch a Thief UK, an online crime prevention platform dedicated to supporting retailers.
Galileo also highlighted our valuable partnership with Veesion and their cutting-edge artificial intelligence theft detection technology. This innovative solution has proven to be an essential tool, assisting our retail members in identifying suspected theft in real time.
You can find the link to the full documentary episode in the comments section below...
Myself on German documentary series Galileo. I did pretty well considering the tragic death of my brother Damo a week before filming. I couldn't cancel either as this was booked weeks in advance and the producers travelled from Germany to interview me 💙🙏
Despite having to deal with the news and raw emotions regarding the tragic passing of my older brother, Damian who died by drowning one week ago today 😭💔, I managed to pull myself together and continue yesterday with a previously booked filming session. I will explain more about the sad loss of my brother at a later date, despite everything he was still proud of me for my work.
On a more positive note, keeping myself focused, it was good to meet and work with, Ben Kutz and his production team from, Bulgarian television production company, Enrico Palazzo for Galileo Productions.
The documentary will be aired between the end of June or beginning of August.
The interview was focused around my work, the rise in violence, abuse and theft in UK retail outlets. We also discussed and demonstrated the methods and technologies, Catch a Thief have been using in our retail members stores, such as, Public Appeals, Audio Warning Announcements, Artificial Intelligence theft detection technology and Body Worn Video Cameras. We filmed on location in Western Downs, Stafford and Alum Rock, Birmingham.
It was a long day but I am glad I attended to get a little normality back
It has been a great experience today home schooling my beautiful 11 year old niece Ellie-Mai about the affects of retail crime. We also performed some role plays regarding some of the important roles security personnel undertake protecting people and property whilst keeping themselves safe.
Ellie was super eager and enjoyed the experience so much that she now wants to wear her uniform to our local supermarket.
It was fantastic to be invited and collaborate as a panelist with other experienced panelists, regarding the tough challenges independently owned retailers and petrol forecourt owners are facing with the ever rising, violence abuse and theft that they are experiencing on a daily basis.
The packed event took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted Airport yesterday afternoon. The event was organised by Retail's Best Retail's Best - The networking events of the year for roadside retail, food to go & tech for retail!
There were lots of eye opening important questions and answers surrounding the rise and what can be utilised to help with the prevention taking a whole new approach with new solutions, methods, technologies, collaborative efforts between businesses and the police, intelligence/gathering, better training for staff and more.
The event was a great success and I would like to say a big thank you to the event organiser Moiz Vas for the invite and opportunity to share my knowledge and insights. Brilliant hospitality!
It was also great to collaborate with the other panellists who hold a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the field.
The panel discussion was chaired by Michael O'Loughlin and included, Commander Kyle Gordon, Mike Fitton, James Lowman. It was Great to meet and discuss with you all!
I also had the chance to talk and listen to many retailers and their stories surrounding their experiences.
It was also amazing to see Sunita Aggarwal, my very first retail member. A big thank Sunita and her late husband Raj! A big part of my journey started with you and Raj, with both being my very first retail member back in 2017. Thank you both for having faith in me and my important work. I may not have gotten this far if Raj never signed me up.
Also great meeting with our new business partner Dee Sedani, I'm looking forward to seeing our strategic partnership between Catch a Thief and Fuel Guardian grow.
Still much important work to be done!
Retail’s Best tackles crime
The theme for this year’s retailer-led panel discussion will be ‘Risk vs Reward’, begging the question, “when will be the tipping point?”.
With incidents of crime at an all-time high, crime in the retail sector is a widely discussed topic and Retail’s Best will be playing its part
A short clip from my presentational speak at The Professional Security Officer Live, part of The Security Event at the NEC Birmingham on the 2 May 2024!
You can use the link in the comments section to view the full 27 minute video speech. You can also subscribe to watch the full video using the link in the comments section below
In my presentation talked about the sharp rise in violence, abuse and theft that security teams and retailers face on a daily basis. I also highlighted some of the important work we do with Catch a Thief helping retailers protect their, customers, staff and stock from the hands of criminals, highlighted the increased levels of danger that security and retailers are experiencing and what can be done better to significantly improve the safety and security for all who work and shop in retail, especially in high risk areas.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped and supported me on my journey which has helped me get this far.
Hope you enjoyed the video and found it useful. Please subscribe via the Catch a Thief website or use the link provided in the comments section below to watch and download the full 27 minute video presentation.
Great to be speaking for the Professional Security Officer Live at The Security Event in Birmingham NEC today
Thank you to everyone who had supported and who came to talk with me afterwards, I do always worry I will just stand and freeze but seeing the kind faces and comments really help me to see that I did get my point across in a way others understood..
I really can talk once I get going 😂
Thank you to Philip Ingram MBE for the invitation and Gaynor for keeping up with me before the event!
I spoke today about, retail security, where is their help and support? Why is there no legislation for security PPE? or is there a legislation of health and safety at work for security?
I also spoke about the type of shoplifters and why theft happens looking at different reasons to committ theft however I missed kleptomania so watch out for me speaking about that at my next big presentation!
And finally what works and the solutions available
I really want to see a change in the industry and the future is nigh! And with my big mouth shouting about it, and some of the great people in this industry, I'm hoping we will see that change soon 🥰
Consequences - prevention - understanding- educating - protection - technology - signposting - human verification
Watch out for the full video that is coming soon
A clip featuring myself Professor Martin Gill and the amazing security team from the West Orchards shopping centre in Coventry, West Midlands!...
This clip highlights the dangers and struggles front line retail and security personnel face on a daily basis protecting the public and the businesses they serve. See how a male suspect is spotted and apprehended by the security team for walking around the shopping centre with a hammer and crack pipe concealed in his jacket.
The clip is a part of the Channel 5's series, Shoplifters Caught Red Handed, produced by the award winning production company, Crackit Productions.
Clip S01E09 which was first aired on the, 5 December 2023.
You can find the full series via Channel 5's MY 5 app.
A busy month for me! 🤪🤣❤️
I am looking forward to speaking and presenting at The Security Event (TSE) 2024 again this year whilst having the opportunity to meet and talk with some of my peers in the industry!
The event will take place at the NEC Birmingham on 30 April 2024 until 02 May.
I will be speaking at around 11:30am - 12:00am. My focus will be around the rising abuse against security and retail staff, what can be improved for the safety of those in this sector, whilst looking at changes...
Read more via The Security Events main website, link in the comments section below 👇
I'm really looking forward to being one of the panellists for this year's retailer-led panel discussion!
The discussion is organised by Retail's Best - The networking events of the year for roadside retail, food to go & tech for retail, on the 16 May 2024.
Other panellists included James Lowman and Mike Fitton.
Also speaking on the panel, also a previous panelists is panel chair Michael O'Loughlin.
The increasing risks and the challenges retailers face are now potentially overshadowing the rewards of running an independent business.
This is an important topic to discuss and it's sure to be another lively retailer-led debate.
A big thank you to Moiz Vas, Founder of Retail's Best Supplier Partners and Director of VAS Group for giving me the opportunity to offer my input on the panel regarding the rise in violence and theft independently owned retailers are facing today, what is being done and can be done better to tackle the issue, reducing crime and it's impact.
Hi, Everyone I hope you are all having a wonderful evening!
It's been hectic lately with work and preparing for these upcoming events!
I've been ploughing on with toothache (wisdom teeth are coming through)
Today (9th April) 2020 we lost my very first retail member Raj, who took a leap of faith in me he was such a wonderful person through and through, Sunita Aggarwal we have been thinking of you and family today 💜💜
I decided to go for a walk to do some brainstorming, the best ideas always comes when we are walking, I came across this beautiful rainbow and managed to snap a picture before it disappeared.
Walked a little to far and managed to get drenched on the way back 😂😂
Now warm, fed and finishing some emails before starting work again tomorrow 😊
It was great speaking at The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (0SPAS) UK Thought Leadership Summit at the Royal Lancaster London yesterday.
The summit was about all things security especially surrounding the retail sectors and what needs to be implemented to reduce violence and theft in retail environments.
Lots of thought provoking conversations and insights from some of the best in the security industry.
A big thank you to Professor Martin Gill and the sponsors of the summit, the National Security Inspectorate for the invitation to speak at the summit.
It was also great to meet and talk with all the other speakers who attended the summit, all the presentations were insightful and very knowledgeable.
I am looking forward to seeing some of the strategies discussed being implemented in the very near future
A BBC Radio 5 Live interview featuring myself!
The rise in UK retail violence abuse and theft: Catch a Thief UK founder talks With Stephen Nolan BBC Radio Five Live
Catch a Thief UK founder Farrah McNutt interviewed by Steven Nolan on BBC Radio Five Live on the 9/02/2024.
I talked about the importance of properly equipped security officers using the correct PPE equipment such as stab vest, handcuffs and Body Worn Audio and Video Cameras to minimise risks to themselves, staff and public when dealing with violence and abuse. Security officers also need to be adequately trained to be able to deal with any incidents quickly, effectively and safely with the companies they work for adjusting their policies regarding physical intervention and restraint in order for security personnel to get on with it and do their work with confidence. Better rates of pay and or incentives are also required for the most adequate trained officers who work in high risk sites.
A Co-op manager also talks about how his staff and store have been affected by violence, abuse and theft being threatened with needles, knives and hammers.
The Co-op have recently reported a 44% rise in violent incidents in their stores alone. The Co-op along with other retailers are urging MPs to make it a specific criminal offence for anyone who assaults or abuses front line retail workers including security personnel to be made a standalone offence. Catch a Thief UK also supports this proposed new law.
Criminology Professor, Emmeline Taylor from the University of London also talked on the show. Emmeline said that there has been a massive increase in retail crime and that the figures recently released by the Police and The Office Of National Statistics are a drop in the ocean to the actual full extent of the problem. Professor Emmeline highlighted that there are a number of contributing factors to the rise in retail crime such as the cost of living, massive Police cuts as 21,000 Police have been cut between 2010 and 2019 as well as cuts to Police admin and community support officers. The cuts have made it really difficult for the Police to investigate acquisitive crime such as burglary, robbery, car theft and retail crime.
Catch a Thief UK founder Farrah McNutt interviewed by Steven Nolan on BBC Radio Five Live on the 9/02/2024. Farrah talked about the importance of properly equipped security officers using the correct PPE equipment such as stab vest, handcuffs and Body Worn Audio and Video Cameras to minimise risks t...
It was great meeting with our members, Julian and Chloe from Spar retailer, Cape Avenue in Stafford, Staffordshire.
Talking about all things retail security. Looking forward to implementing our new measures in your store.
SPAR Cape Avenue
I will be talking on BBC Radio 5 Live tonight at around 23:30 hrs with Stephen Nolan.
I will be talking about the rise in retail crime across the UK and what methods and solutions are being implemented to tackle the rise in anti-social behaviour and theft, also how the Police are not responding to 40% of reported incidents.
I was out and about in the East Midlands today finishing off some filming with award winning film maker Annette Dittert and her awesome production team from ARD broadcasting television network about retail crime and my work with Catch a Thief UK helping retailers reduce crime.
It was great filming with the team and I am looking forward to viewing the full film.
Thank you for your hospitality and highlighting my important work in your broadcast.
It was really good to catch up today and see my very first retail member Sunita Aggarwal again and discussing retail crime prevention.
Thank you for your positive feedback and support regarding the work I have been doing with Catch a Thief UK helping to prevent and detect crime in your stores.
It was great to meet and talk with our member from Nisa, Roundhay who was happy to talk with me and a film production team regarding the important work we do with Catch a Thief UK and how we have helped significantly reduce, anti-social behaviour and theft in his store.
It was great meeting and filming with award winning producer, Annette Dittert and her awesome team from the UK based, German production broadcaster, ARD yesterday in Leeds city centre and Roundhay, west Yorkshire.
It was also great to meet and talk with Hiren one of our members from Nisa, Roundhay who was happy to talk with myself and the production team regarding our work with Catch a Thief UK and how we have significantly helped to reduce, anti-social behaviour and theft in his store.
The film will be broadcast in Germany, (date to be confirmed) and will be focused around the rise in violence and theft in UK retail outlets and the methods, solutions and technologies being used to tackle the significant rise in retail associated crime.
It was a long day but well worth it. The production team have kindly said they will forward me a copy which I will publish once received.
Yesterday was amazing thank you everyone that wished me a happy Birthday and thank you to those who made it extra special 😊❤️❤️
I've waited 30 years for this Birthday! Bye 20s we had fun.. hello 30s let's show 20s how to do this! 🙌🥰
We have been invited and will be talking at the Security Thought Leadership Summit on the 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London.
Great line up, we are really looking forward to meeting new connections and making an impact in helping to reshape the security industry.
🌟 The 2024 UK OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit is back, organised in association with National Security Inspectorate - NSI! 🤝 Join us on Thursday, 22nd February at the Royal Lancaster London for a day of insightful discussions and networking. 🇬🇧🔐
🔍 Check out the full programme and book here ➡️ uk.theospas.com/ospas-thought-leadership-summit/
🗣️ Key Sessions:
- "Securing Tomorrow: Innovation, Leadership and Excellence" by Richard Fogelman, CEO - National Security Inspectorate - NSI
- "What do buyers want?" - Letitia Emeana, Global Security Capability Manager, Unilever
- "Using data and intelligence to fight (organised) crime?" - Adam Ratcliffe, Operations Director - Safer Business Network
- "Mental health and well-being at work" - Jenni Jetzer, Group People Director - Lodge Service UK
- "Rethinking recruitment" - Panel discussion featuring George Zitko (Founder & CEO - Zitko Group Ltd), Lisa Bascott (Founder & CEO - 2nd Line of Defence), and Sarah Hayes - Chartered(FCIPD) (HR Director - Securitas UK).
- "What the bosses say" - Insights from Neill Catton and Tim Kendall, Managing Directors of CIS Security Limited and G4S UK.
- "Tackling retail security" - Farrah McNutt, Creator and Founder Catch a Thief UK Services Products and Training
🤔 Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and be part of the change! Let's shape the future of the UK security sector together. 💼🌐
🎉 Don't miss the chance to network during the afternoon tea and explore the exhibition. Secure your spot now! ➡️ uk.theospas.com/ospas-thought-leadership-summit/
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🌟 The 2024 UK OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit is back, organised in association with National Security Inspectorate - NSI! 🤝 Join us on Thursday, 22nd February at the Royal Lancaster London for a day of insightful discussions and networking. 🇬🇧🔐
🔍 Check out the full programme and book here ➡️ uk.theospas.com/ospas-thought-leadership-summit/
🗣️ Key Sessions:
- "Securing Tomorrow: Innovation, Leadership and Excellence" by Richard Fogelman, CEO - National Security Inspectorate - NSI
- "What do buyers want?" - Letitia Emeana, Global Security Capability Manager, Unilever
- "Using data and intelligence to fight (organised) crime?" - Adam Ratcliffe, Operations Director - Safer Business Network
- "Mental health and well-being at work" - Jenni Jetzer, Group People Director - Lodge Service UK
- "Rethinking recruitment" - Panel discussion featuring George Zitko (Founder & CEO - Zitko Group Ltd), Lisa Bascott (Founder & CEO - 2nd Line of Defence), and Sarah Hayes - Chartered(FCIPD) (HR Director - Securitas UK).
- "What the bosses say" - Insights from Neill Catton and Tim Kendall, Managing Directors of CIS Security Limited and G4S UK.
- "Tackling retail security" - Farrah McNutt, Creator and Founder Catch a Thief UK Services Products and Training
🤔 Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and be part of the change! Let's shape the future of the UK security sector together. 💼🌐
🎉 Don't miss the chance to network during the afternoon tea and explore the exhibition. Secure your spot now! ➡️ uk.theospas.com/ospas-thought-leadership-summit/
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Terminal Fraud!
A clip featuring myself and Catch a Thief UK from Channel 5's new documentary series, Shoplifters Caught Red Handed.
This clip highlights an attempted retail payment terminal fraud in one of my members stores located in Birmingham.
Two male suspects entered the store asking for baby wipes whilst the other male attempted to manipulate the payment terminal in order to use a stolen bank card to pay for alcohol. The male who was asking for baby wipes was doing his best to cause the shop assistant to be distracted.
The situation got a bit tense at times as the shopkeeper in this instance was aware of their distraction scam and managed to refuse them service and even given them a refund which the suspects requested.
Quite often when this type of scam is taking place and the shopkeeper becomes aware and refuses the goods, the bad customer will then ask to be refunded. Many shopkeepers have fallen victim to this and given the refund, the suspect will change the original stolen card that they used to a different card that isn't stolen to obtain the refund. Retailers can lose their money twice with this scam.
You can see these suspects in full via the Catch a Thief UK website.
My advice to retailers regarding this scam is to contact your terminal provider to have the signature request function turned off. Also If a customer asks for a refund don't give them one and ask them to contact their bank.
There are more episodes in this series featuring my work and the work of other professionals in the industry via My5
Check out the work we have been doing in a podcast featuring myself by Retail Risk News.
I was recently interviewed by Paul Bessant, founder of Retail Risk. We talked about the rise in retail crime, the methods being used to reduce crime and what inspired me to create Catch a Thief UK.
Thanks to their sponsors All Tag Security & Auror HQ for this opportunity.
Find out more about Catch a Thief UK at:
Catch a Thief UK Services Products and Training
Paul Bessant talks to Farrah McNutt, Director at Catch a Thief UK.
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Myself on German documentary series Galileo. I did pretty well considering the tragic death of my brother Damo a week before filming. I couldn't cancel either as this was booked weeks in advance and the producers travelled from Germany to interview me 💙🙏
A short clip from my presentational speak at The Professional Security Officer Live, part of The Security Event at the NEC Birmingham on the 2 May 2024! You can use the link in the comments section to view the full 27 minute video speech. You can also subscribe to watch the full video using the link in the comments section below In my presentation talked about the sharp rise in violence, abuse and theft that security teams and retailers face on a daily basis. I also highlighted some of the important work we do with Catch a Thief helping retailers protect their, customers, staff and stock from the hands of criminals, highlighted the increased levels of danger that security and retailers are experiencing and what can be done better to significantly improve the safety and security for all who work and shop in retail, especially in high risk areas. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped and supported me on my journey which has helped me get this far. Hope you enjoyed the video and found it useful. Please subscribe via the Catch a Thief website or use the link provided in the comments section below to watch and download the full 27 minute video presentation. #retail #security #theprofessionalsecurityofficerlive #TSE
The clip is a part of the Channel 5's series, Shoplifters Caught Red Handed, produced by the award winning production company, Crackit Productions. Clip S01E09 which was first aired on the, 5 December 2023. You can find the full series via Channel 5's MY 5 app.
A clip featuring myself Professor Martin Gill and the amazing security team from the West Orchards shopping centre in Coventry, West Midlands!... This clip highlights the dangers and struggles front line retail and security personnel face on a daily basis protecting the public and the businesses they serve. See how a male suspect is spotted and apprehended by the security team for walking around the shopping centre with a hammer and crack pipe concealed in his jacket. The clip is a part of the Channel 5's series, Shoplifters Caught Red Handed, produced by the award winning production company, Crackit Productions. Clip S01E09 which was first aired on the, 5 December 2023. You can find the full series via Channel 5's MY 5 app.
Terminal Fraud! A clip featuring myself and Catch a Thief UK from Channel 5's new documentary series, Shoplifters Caught Red Handed. This clip highlights an attempted retail payment terminal fraud in one of my members stores located in Birmingham. Two male suspects entered the store asking for baby wipes whilst the other male attempted to manipulate the payment terminal in order to use a stolen bank card to pay for alcohol. The male who was asking for baby wipes was doing his best to cause the shop assistant to be distracted. The situation got a bit tense at times as the shopkeeper in this instance was aware of their distraction scam and managed to refuse them service and even given them a refund which the suspects requested. Quite often when this type of scam is taking place and the shopkeeper becomes aware and refuses the goods, the bad customer will then ask to be refunded. Many shopkeepers have fallen victim to this and given the refund, the suspect will change the original stolen card that they used to a different card that isn't stolen to obtain the refund. Retailers can lose their money twice with this scam. You can see these suspects in full via the Catch a Thief UK website. My advice to retailers regarding this scam is to contact your terminal provider to have the signature request function turned off. Also If a customer asks for a refund don't give them one and ask them to contact their bank. There are more episodes in this series featuring my work and the work of other professionals in the industry via My5 #retail #security #channel5 #ch5 #my5
A clip featuring myself from the Channel 5 documentary series, Shoplifters Caught Red Handed. The series highlights the rise in retail crime and the some of work I do with, Catch a Thief UK - Public Appeals - Breaking News helping retailers deter and detect crime in their stores. The series also highlights the important work by other security teams and crime reduction partnerships and what is being implemented to tackle retail crime, including My Local Bobby in London, The West Orchards Security Team in Coventry and Retailers Against Crime in Scotland. The series was produced by the award winning production company, Crackit Productions and is available on My5 for streaming. @followers
A clip from my live television interview this morning with, Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh on ITV's, Good Morning Britain. I talked about the rise in retail crime across the UK and what we are implementing to tackle the issue. The interview was much longer than this, the full interview can be viewed via the ITVX player ITV Good Morning Britain
A clip featuring myself from the BBC's, Frontline Fightback highlighting the successful work we have been doing with Catch a Thief UK helping retailers detect and deter violence, theft and abuse in our members retail outlets. Meet one of our valued retail members, Bipin Chawla who has owned his family run retail business, Late Stop 24 in Bangor, Wales for over 40 years. Hear how Bipin is very happy with our services and how, Catch a Thief UK has successfully helped him reduce crime in his retail business. In this clip you will also see a combination of the different technologies and methods, Catch a Thief UK has been using in our members stores to reduce and detect crime such as our warning signs, audio warning announcements, public appeals and artificial intelligence theft detection technology. You can watch the full episode via the BBC iPlayer app which also features Philip Ingram MBE. BBC
Just in case you missed it! An ITV News Anglia evening story featuring myself where I met with Independently owned store owner, Neil Mackay who has also been campaigning against and experiencing retail theft for over 10 years. ITV news also interviewed family run retail business owner, Jonathan James who explained how he and some of his stores have seen a sharp increase in theft and abusive threatening behaviour towards his staff and stores. Johnathan and his team believe that much of the theft is associated with travelling gangs who have stolen goods worth thousands of pounds from some of his stores. ITV ITV Anglia
Just In case you missed my interview with, BBC East Midlands News presenter, Emily Anderson. The interview took place in Leicester city centre on the 13 November 2023. The story covered my past and my work with Catch a Thief, highlighting the different types of shoplifters and why they are likely to steal. BBC news also highlights a number of our solutions we have in place to help reduce the rise in theft and anti-social-behaviour in retail outlets across the East Midlands and the rest of the UK. BBC East Midlands BBC News #retail #crime #security #news #bbc #bbceastmidlands #bbcnews
Just in case you missed it! An ITV national evening news story from last week from their Shops And Robbers series that's highlighting the sharp rise in violence, abuse and theft that retailers are facing up and down the country. Changing public perception regarding retail crime is a key component in reducing, violence and theft in our retail outlets. Many people still believe that retail crime is a victimless crime, when in fact this is not the case. Retailers who face huge losses have to close their stores, many of which are independently owned or are running their businesses under a popular franchise. Retailers will very rarely claim their losses back from their insurers as this puts their premiums through the roof, they often claim their losses by inflating the prices of the goods we buy which in turn can drive customers away and they eventually have to close their doors which causes job losses and leaves big holes in our communities... ITV ITV News
Clip featuring my website on Channel 5's, Shoplifters And Scammers: At War With The Law. Violence, abuse and theft from retail outlets are at records highs according to figures recently released from the Office Of National Statistics. This clip features one of our valued members in Stafford, west Midlands and the importance of the work we do helping retailers detect and prevent anti-social behaviour, abuse and theft. The documentary series which was produced by award winning product company Crackit Products for Channel 5 in early 2020 and aired in 2021. If you would like to watch more clips visit our main website or alternatively you can watch the full episode via the My5 app. If you would like to know more about our services and products and how we can help you detect and deter crime in your store you can contact us via any of our points of contact or visit our website. Check out the work Catch a Thief has been doing helping retailers detect and prevent crime in retail stores across the United Kingdom.
Brain Storming 🧠 I do love a bit of thunder, lighting and rain. I always feel refreshed and ready to go after a good storm ☁️ ⛈️⚡
A video clip from the Professional Security Officer conference at The Security Event, NEC Birmingham last week. Myself and Ruth Ripley were speakers at the conference which was hosted and organised by security expert Philip Ingram MBE. There was lots to learn, see and do! The event and conference was a great success, lots to learn with many experts and new security technologies, methods, training and smart apps that have been designed to help keep individuals and businesses safe from threats of terrorism, violence, abuse, anti-social-behaviour and theft. We talked about some of the work and new technologies Catch a Thief have been using to detect and deter crime in retail outlets. We also talked about some of the challenges businesses are facing tackling crime, keeping their customers and staff safe also, highlighting the new technologies available and the importance of staying one step ahead of criminals who will exploit easy pickings and weaknesses in a businesses security. Training was an important topic with the proposed introduction and roll out of Martyn's Law and how it will help shape the way we implement and look at security, keeping the public, individuals and business safe from the rising threats we are facing. Here are some great apps that were talked about at the conference that can help with personal safety and security: Protect UK Launched in 2022, ProtectUK is a new central hub for counter terrorism and security advice. Whether you’re a business owner, work in security, or are a member of the public, register with ProtectUK to become part of the community and receive the latest news and online courses that will enable you to be better protected. Martyn's Law is pending UK wide legislation that will place a requirement on those responsible for certain publicly accessible locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures. Safe & The City Safe & the City is a social enterprise on a
I appeared on the BBC Midlands news on 17 April 2023. The BBC report highlights the rise in shoplifting and anti-social-behaviour in retail outlets across the west Midlands. After talking with a pharmacy owner in Alum Rock, Birmingham it was clear that the cost of living crisis, drug addiction and mental health are common contributing factors in the rise in crimes against retailers in the west Midlands. I am pleased to say that I will be attending The Security Event next week at the NEC in Birmingham sitting as a panelist collaborating with like minded experts on how to effectively approach and tackle the rise in retail crime using new technologies, methods and solutions whilst also recognising and providing the necessary guidance, help and support to offenders who are experiencing financial and other hardships due to the cost of living crisis
Can you see it!? so beautiful watching to be honest, even if I was far and zoomed 🥰 #find #video #danceoff #UK #spider #blendingin #fight #inthegarden #nature #incredible #creepy #Crawley #run #zoomed #zoomedin #facingmyfears #anxiety #freinds #notenemies #learning to live with #spidersoftheworld #gardening #garden #spiderverse #fangs
Can you see it!? Sooo beautiful watching to be honest, even if I was far and zoomed and nearly dropped the phone because they ran I'm OK and they didn't kill me!! 😂😂 The more gardening i do the more I'm getting comfortable around spiders 😊 except that REALLY big one the other day it was in the Web in the corner and its now disappeared 😱 that is his or her corner now 😂😂 (NOT THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE TAKEN!) #find #video #danceoff #UK #spider #blendingin #fight #inthegarden #nature #incredible #creepy #Crawley #run #zoomed #zoomedin #facingmyfears #anxiety #freinds #notenemies #spidersoftheworld
My stunning sister 😍 getting #married 🤩 #MrsandMr #wedding #horseandcart
Well that WAS my chocolate 🍫 I actually got taxed by my adorable neice 🙈 #neice #chocolate #Easter #egg #sharing #sharingiscaring #mine
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