Combating Cash Delivery Crime

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The BSIA and GMB trade union are running a continuing campaign to reduce attacks against cash-in-transit couriers.

In 2006 the number of cash and valuables in transit (CVIT) attacks increased exponentially. The industry was in real danger of not being able to recycle and redistribute cash at the appropriate level, due to the threat of attack. The industry’s operations are enormous, with an estimated £1.4 billion to £2 billion being transported per day using a fleet of 3,500 vehicles. 

Attacks mean that our couriers have suffered injuries resulting from shootings, stabbings, pistol whippings and severe beatings, not to mention post-traumatic stress. This has a lasting effect on the individuals involved, their work colleagues and their families.

The industry is now involved in a partnership initiative under the auspices of a Cash & Valuables in Transit Crime Reduction Charter. The partnership involves the Home Office, Police, banking, retail and security industries and has involved the creation of a CVIT Crime Reduction Delivery Plan.

For more detail on the work underway, click on the links on the left.