Police CPI at National Association of Business Crime Partnerships conference

Amanda Mulholland, Police CPI's National Academy Manager, will be speaking about the organisation's crime prevention initiatives, including Secured by Design (SBD), the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS), its railway equivalent (RSAS), and the Police Crime Prevention Academy. She will be joined by Mark Morgan, the lead for Police CPI's Security and Vulnerability Initiative (SAVI).

Police CPI is also the official accrediting body for the Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) National Standards Accreditation.

Launch of retailers toolkit

The conference will feature the launch of a new, free Crime Prevention Toolkit for Retailers. This resource is a collaboration between the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) and Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), developed at the request of the Home Office.

The toolkit provides useful information and guidance to help businesses stay safe, protect their staff, and prevent crime—all without requiring costly new measures. Businesses can use the guidance to review their current security arrangements and pinpoint areas for improvement.

The kit covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Physical and Cyber Security
• Safety & Security
• Prevention
• Reporting and Offender Management
• Training and Employee/Corporate Support

Superintendent Lisa Maslen, the National Business Crime Centre lead, said: “I am delighted that this course and toolkit that have been produced are now available.  They will be an invaluable resource for retailers and policing colleagues in our bid to tackle retail crime together.  Keeping those who work in retail and our communities safe by disrupting retail crime remains the NBCCs priority, this toolkit will go a long way to help deliver that.”

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI)

Police CPI is a self-funded, non-profit organisation that works on behalf of the UK police force. For 36 years, it has developed, designed, and accredited crime prevention strategies.

Police CPI was founded in 1989 and has since become a major driving force for collaboration among organisations aiming to reduce crime. It works with government bodies, local authorities, and various industries throughout the UK and abroad.

Police CPI’s extensive portfolio includes a variety of crime prevention initiatives.

Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) accreditation

Police CPI is the accreditation body for BCRPs. The accreditation process is based on a set of standards owned by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC).

The standards include good management practices and procedures such as membership agreements, data security and compliance with current legislation. It includes having robust information for members and partner organisations that is up to date as well as making it easily accessible 24/7. For some BCRPs, the standards will include the use of CCTV and radio links with members.

The aim is to recognise good practice and professionalism to ensure BCRPs are functioning in an ethical manner and within the law, specifically checks to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

It is expected that accreditation will enhance the level of partnership working nationally and encourage continued, significant, national business investment in BCRPs. In addition, the intention is that it will provide reassurance to Police Forces that data shared with BCRP partner organisations will be utilised in a responsible manner to reduce criminal activity. 

Security and Vulnerability Initiative (SAVI) 

The Security and Vulnerability Initiative offers an essential online tool for licensed premises in England and Wales, providing the advice and guidance needed to comply with Responsible Authorities. It covers critical areas such as vulnerability, female safety, physical security, and Counter Terrorism, while also offering policy templates to improve venue management. 

Working with the National Police Chiefs' Council, SAVI has been at the forefront of tackling spiking. It has developed effective good practice guides and, in collaboration with the National Crime Agency, created powerful, offender-focused materials. These resources, designed to move away from victim-blaming, are available in both English and Welsh on the SAVI website. 

The recent focus on the night-time economy highlights the government's commitment to reducing vulnerability and crime in licensed venues, an area where SAVI provides crucial support.