About this service
A uniformed officer in store deters theft and gives staff confidence when dealing with difficult situations. Officers work to your store procedures and company policy on stopping and reporting suspected offenders.
Cover can be arranged for full trading hours or for the times when losses and incidents are most likely.
Where it is used
- High-street and independent shops
- Supermarkets and convenience stores
- Shopping centres and retail parks
- Seasonal peaks and late-night trading
What it gives you
- A visible deterrent on the shop floor
- Support for staff facing abusive or aggressive behaviour
- Incidents recorded to support your loss-prevention work
How to arrange it
Tell us about your store, trading hours and the problems you are seeing. We will agree duties with you in line with your company policy.
Retail security: questions
General information only. Specific arrangements are confirmed in writing for each site.
Will officers follow our store policy?
Yes. Duties and procedures, including how suspected theft is handled, are agreed with you and written into the assignment instructions.
Can we have cover only at busy times?
Yes. Cover can be focused on the times when incidents are most likely.
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Talk to us about retail security
Send us the details of your site or event and we will come back to you to discuss the right level of cover.