Monday 7 April, 2008Security industry and Police exchange best practice on CIT crimeA National Police Conference to exchange best practice on cash-in-transit crime has been held for the third year running by West Mercia Constabulary, supported by the British Security Industry Association.
The conference, which was held on the 3rd-4th April, provided insight into the issue of cash-in-transit crime from a variety of different perspectives. The event played host to speakers from the Home Office, the Association of Chief Police Officers, West Mercia Constabulary, Operation SaferCash and the BSIA, as well as presentations from the retail and cash-in-transit industries.
David Dickinson, BSIA Chief Executive, comments: "It is imperative that cash-in-transit crime remains at the top of the agenda for all stakeholders that are able to contribute to reducing the number of attacks against CIT couriers. This event is a vital part of achieving this, allowing the police service and industry to exchange best practice. The BSIA and its members are dedicated to continuing their efforts to reduce cash-in-transit crime and we are grateful for the sustained support of police forces up and down the country who continue to demonstrate their commitment to achieving this goal."
Detective Constable Colin Davies, from West Mercia Constabulary, who works as police liaison officer for Operation Safercash said: “This event, which is annual, combined with our ongoing work demonstrates the relationship between the industry and police and our determination to crack down on criminal behaviour. These types of crimes are not victimless and often the robberies involve violence against innocent bystanders, as well as the couriers who are simply doing their job.”
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