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NewsForecourt crime increased by 32% during first quarter of 2021
Incidents of forecourt crime reported to the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) increased by 32% during the first quarter of 2021, according to its latest Forecourt Crime Index.
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NewsLocal shops urge MPs to deliver tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers in Policing Bill
Local shops are calling on MPs to support new amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill when it is debated next week.
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AnalysisSECURITY: Be extra vigilant to prevent forecourt crime
Back in 1991, when BOSS was established, driving off from the pump without paying dominated forecourt crime.
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NewsCovid-related threats add to shocking abuse of local shop staff, ACS Crime Report reveals
Eighty nine per cent of people working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2million incidents recorded over the past year, with Covid-related abuse one of the biggest issues facing retailers.
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NewsVolumatic announces ‘Cash after Covid’ webinar
Intelligent cash handling specialist Volumatic is gathering the thought leaders of the retail and banking industries together to shed light and expertise on the future of cash in retail for its ‘Cash after Covid UK Retail’ webinar taking place on Friday October 23, 2020 at 10.30am until 12.30pm.
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Focus On FeatureReducing the risk of employee theft
As much as retailers want to trust their employees, it is a sad fact that employees can often account for a large proportion of profit loss, according to Mike Severs, sales & marketing director at intelligent cash-handling specialist, Volumatic.
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Forecourt crime is all too familiar
Today forecourt crime is an all too familiar occurrence and our data suggests that the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the rate at which it is increasing.
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NewsPRA urges government action as forecourt crime up nearly 40%
The PRA is pushing the government to help stem the soaring crime rates on forecourts during the pandemic as thieves use face masks to prevent identification. Amid reports of a 37% increase in the number of drive-offs and no means to pay for fuel - with many perpetrators wearing protective ...
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NewsNew Eco Staysafe Shield defensive aid
Eco To Go Food Packs has developed a disposable and recyclable cardboard face visor, the Eco Staysafe Shield, designed as a defensive aid in situations where increased protection or infection control measures are required. The company says the face shield is based on existing designs, but overcomes the necessity of ...
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RS Sales & Distribution offers Covid-19 response product range
RS Sales & Distribution has developed a Covid-19 response product range to support its customers throughout the pandemic crisis. The new range is designed to help retailers operate within the social distancing directives and keep themselves, their staff, and customers safe. The range includes: Social Distancing floor marking kits; posters ...
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NewsBeaverswood launches new range of PPE
A new range of PPE from industrial visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood aims to provide improved levels of retail workplace protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visusafe Personal Protection combines high-performance materials, comfort and durable design to offer improved levels of safety for people working in stores. The range includes transparent ...
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Gunnebo introduces new range of access control measures
A new family of access control solutions with built-in infection control measures has been introduced by Swedish company Gunnebo.The new H-Sense range offers three levels of protection: Body temperature detection integrated into the gate combines image analytics with infrared thermal monitoring to deliver contactless temperature measurement to an accuracy of ...
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NewsErgonomic Solutions develops low-cost screen for till area
While many larger retailers already have many social distancing measures in place for staff and customers, this isn’t necessarily the case with other retail businesses, according to Ian Dewar, group managing director, of technology mounting and mobility solution specialists, Ergonomic Solutions.“Most retailers offering essential items and groceries who have been ...
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NewsAPG Cash Drawer launches plastic screen to protect till area
Newhaven-based APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions, has launched the Guardian Countertop Shield for convenience, petrol forecourts, supermarkets, pharmacy and doctors surgeries.The Guardian Countertop Shield is designed to help reduce the spread of contagious, airborne germs commonly caused by coughing or sneezing.“During these uncertain times, the ...
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Vista and Facewatch partner to deliver facial recognition
Vista CCTV and Facewatch have formed a new partnership to deliver facial recognition software to the security industry.According to the new partners the alliance offers large and small business owners the opportunity to secure their establishments against low level crime without needing to replace any current cameras or systems.Dean Kernot, ...
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Stanley Security Solutions offers retailers equipment rental option
Stanley Security Solutions’ Stanley Assure Scheme gives forecourt owners the opportunity to rent security systems rather than pay for them outright. This is how it works: Stanley buys back your existing equipment at its residual or market value and takes over that security system (regardless of whether they supplied it ...
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An eye on crime
The BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) Payment Watch scheme is about to be massively improved as it will include drive-offs as well as no means of payments (NMoP). The digitally integrated drive-off and NMoP solution has been trialled successfully with two regional police forces and will now be rolled out ...
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NewsMetro Analytic Retail Solution wins Queen’s Award
The new Metro Analytic Retail Solution (MARS), developed by Metro Security (GB) to help forecourt site operators and other high street retailers, has won a 2019 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The MARS system combines loss prevention to combat shrinkage issues, while simultaneously providing forecourt service station ...
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Displays that pay
If you’re looking to make changes to your forecourt perhaps by investing in new equipment or are considering a move to a different fuel brand, then a trip to The Forecourt Show 2019 is a must. The Show takes place at the Birmingham NEC from April 8-10 and will feature ...
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NewsForecourt Eye introduces debt recovery service
The news that police forces are questioning whether they should have to respond to fuel thefts, coincides with Forecourt Eye announcing a partnership with a UK debt recovery specialist. The service is available to all petrol forecourt retailers from £15 per month. Michelle Henchoz, Forecourt Eye sales and marketing director, ...