All Crime articles – Page 18
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NewsSoaring petrol prices see reports of fuel theft rise by 215%
BOSS is now warning forecourt operators to be “extra vigilant” and retain any CCTV recordings to catch potential offenders
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NewsC-stores make record investment of £246m into crime prevention measures
Each store spent an average of £5,239 on crime deterrents such as security staff, CCTV and intruder alarms
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s behind the rise of armed robberies in convenience stores?
Shop workers are being attacked, threatened, and even killed while on duty in convenience stores. Armed robberies cause untold damage. Yet they’re occurring with worrying regularity
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NewsScottish retail crime law encourages shopworkers to report almost 300 cases of abuse
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is encoraging members to report all instances of crime to the police
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Analysis & FeaturesJames Hall cyberattack: what happened and what are the lessons?
The Spar wholesaler is counting the cost after 300-plus stores were affected
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NewsCyberattack hits more than 300 James Hall-supplied Spar stores
James Hall said it was sorry for the inconvenience caused to its customers and thanked retailers for their patience
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Comment & OpinionVictory at last in battle for shopworker protection but violent crime isn’t just about a bill
New bill is welcome and timely news but battle to reduce violent crime against shopworkers is far from over
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NewsShopworker abuse amendment added to government’s flagship crime bill
The bill is due to be debated during the report stage in the House of Lords later this month
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NewsScotmid Co-op trials body-worn cameras to fight retail crime
Scotmid has also extended its Safe-i video and audio surveillancesystem into additional stores following a trial with two sites in 2020
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Comment & OpinionFace mask flip-flopping is a fiasco and fraught with danger for staff
The return of masks in England could make staff even more vulnerable to incidences of abuse
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NewsShopworker abuse: government ‘once again’ fails to bring in better protection
Shopworker abuse was debated in the Lords but it was the government’s position that existing powers were sufficienT
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Comment & OpinionWhat retailers can learn from the Tesco hack attempt
The latest attempt on Tesco’s website and app proves any online retailer can be a target, says Liam Patterson, CEO and founder at Bidnamic
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Comment & OpinionTesco cyberattack is a reminder for all food and drink businesses to be vigilant
This latest attempt to hack the supermarket suggests the criminals will simply keep coming
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Comment & OpinionUnder attack: simple ways to dodge the real threat of cybercrime
This company has been phished. That company has been subjected to ransomware. My friend has lost his identity
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NewsBRC renews calls for retail worker abuse to be made separate offence
Today marks the second reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act actually deter would-be abusers?
From today it has become a statutory offence to assault, threaten or abuse a retail worker in Scotland
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NewsACS calls for government to deliver on ‘Beating Crime’ report
The trade association has welcomed the recognition of the levels of violent crime retail workers have faced
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NewsCentral England Co-op security guard in hospital after being attacked
The shoplifter fled after the attack and police are now investigating the incident
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NewsHouse of Commons votes down new offence for attacking shopworkers
Industry bodies and leading retailers have all called for more measure to protect staff
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NewsCo-op asks MPs to back new offence of assaulting shopworkers as Crime Bill debated
In the first quarter of 2021, Co-op saw almost 400 incidents where weapons were used against shopworkers