Shoplifting and antisocial behaviour pose serious issues for retail businesses, with financial losses affecting cashflow and increasing insurance costs, staff morale impacted by aggressive behaviour and customers subjected to negative experiences.
Although many businesses employ security personnel to combat shoplifting and antisocial behaviour, this comes at a high price, and while the presence of security personnel can be an effective deterrent to criminals, it can also deter genuine customers who feel unable to browse at their leisure.
At NRC Radio, we offer a range of 2 way radios that are designed to help retail businesses to effectively manage their security requirements while nurturing a welcoming and safe environment for their staff and customers.
Want more information about how NRC Radio can support your Shopwatch scheme? Contact the NCR team today.
Our retail 2 way radios are reliable 2-way communications devices that enable your teams to communicate seamlessly, coordinating activity and enhancing safety and security outcomes without the need for dedicated security personnel.
By equipping your staff with 2 way radios and encouraging them to use them to communicate regularly, their use becomes second nature, and staff can use them not only to report suspicious behaviour but also to improve customer satisfaction, summoning expert help when needed, cross-checking stock with warehouse staff and ensuring the till is covered as required.
Crime does not discriminate, and retail businesses of every size and in every location can unfortunately be affected by shoplifters and antisocial behaviour, which can range from loitering through to vandalism, theft and aggressive behaviour.
Shopwatch 2 way radios are therefore a suitable solution for every retail business, combating these issues at source by improving staff communications, partnering with local authorities and community safety teams and encouraging local retailers to share intelligence with regards to antisocial behaviour and shoplifting attempts.
By sharing information quickly, retail businesses can join forces, acting together to reduce crime, enhance customer satisfaction and boost staff morale.
Shopwatch is an initiative that does not end with the supply and use of 2 way radios. It encompasses CCTV systems, remote monitoring and mobile security patrols, allowing suspicious behaviour to be identified and reported through the correct channels, encouraging everyone to remain vigilant and respond proactively to potential threats.
This scheme is designed to deter criminals and build stronger, safer communities.
Any retail business can join the scheme and enjoy the benefits of being part of a like-minded community of businesses, working together to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour in their area. At NRC Radio, we support this initiative with the provision of high-performance 2 way radios, maintenance support, training and supply of spare parts.
The walkie talkies that we supply to scheme members are specifically chosen for their crystal clear audio, which includes background noise reduction to ensure that audio messages are of the highest quality, even in busy or noisy environments.
We know that a scheme such as Shopwatch can only work effectively if it experiences no unexpected downtime, and for this reason, we offer a superior aftersales support package, encompassing round-the-clock technical support and maintenance. If a unit requires replacement or repair, we will always supply a spare unit to keep you fully operational while we perform the necessary maintenance.
Our radios are simple to use with a user-friendly interface, meaning that even in a stressful situation, your staff will be able to radio for support with ease, contacting other stores, security personnel or the police at the press of a button. Built-in GPS location tracking will instantly report the staff member’s location, allowing support to be dispatched immediately, while hands-free operation allows assistance to be requested discreetly and without attracting undue attention.
If your local area does not already have a Shopwatch scheme that you can join, you could launch one yourself. NRC Radio can help you to do this, providing you with support in assessing your communication and security needs, recommending suitable network infrastructure and communication devices, setting up and configuring the equipment that you choose, training all of your members and delivering ongoing aftersales and technical support, maintenance and upgrades to facilitate your security transformation.
We have helped numerous businesses like yours to improve their security outcomes by establishing or joining local connected security initiatives, and we can do the same for you. With our help, you can enjoy a safer, better connected and more profitable operating environment.
Retail crime costs UK businesses millions of pounds every year, not only in lost stock but in lost customers, increased staff turnover and heightened insurance premiums. Investing in a professional communication system is an affordable way of controlling these costs, with packages available to suit businesses of all sizes, from local independent traders to global retail organisations.
The cost of operating 2 way radios pales in comparison to the potential losses that businesses can encounter from failing to adopt a proactive security solution. 2 way radios can be purchased or leased, with maintenance and upgrade options available to future-proof your system and keep you connected without breaking the budget.
There is usually no cost to establish or join a community security scheme, with members benefiting from increased police and security patrols in their local vicinity, the ability to attend community engagement events and to enjoy camaraderie with other local business owners.
NRC Radio has decades of industry experience, having supplied and supported councils, police forces and businesses across the UK. Our systems are used daily by security professionals and retailers, offering unparalleled reliability, even in poor signal areas.
We offer a personalised service, tailoring every system to your specific needs. We take into account the way in which the system will be used, the location in which it will be operated, the potential size of your network and your operational needs. Further, we offer a comprehensive maintenance and upgrade service, recycling old or out-of-date equipment responsibly, helping you to operate at maximum capacity while also addressing your environmental goals.
To find out more about how Shopwatch 2 way radios can transform your security outcomes, please speak to our friendly team today.
