 Picture courtesy of The Press A police spokesman said "Without the help of the Retailers Against Crime in York radio link, the offenders would not have been apprehended". Trader Paul Cuniff said "The radio link had been very successful in Acomb in the past and now its 'relaunched its brought a sense of community amongst the shop owners, because we are all talking to each other. If you are a sole trader like myself, it makes you feel you are not on your own if something does go wrong". Article, courtesy of the Press, York 13/10/07 |
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Retailers in York have thrown their weight behind The Press's Fund Our Force campaign, saying police numbers must not be cut if the war against shoplifting is to be won. Ian Taylor, a member of RACY who runs Daisy Taylor's Gift Shop in KingsCourt said "Crime costs us money and gives the city a bad name and image and it affects tourism." He continued "If we have less police we will have more disturbances on the streets and we will have less visitors. My shop does attract tourists, especially at the weekend. People want to be able to walk around day and night and feel safe. When we do have problems, the city centre police are superb!" Colin Lowe of Debenhams of Davygate said "As a retail manager in the city, and a member of the RACY steering group, I am totally in support of the campaign to maintain sufficient funding to police the city properly. It is most noticable that since we have had improved policing in the centre, the number of incidents of shop theft, begging, harassment and anti-social behaviour have reduced. It would be sheer madness to lose this advantage because of underfunding. Article, courtesy of the Press, York ,08/10/07. |
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North Yorkshire Retail Crime Forum |
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The next meeting for representatives from towns across North Yorkshire involved in Retail Crime Partnerships will be held in York on the 20th November 07. Steve Booth from Action Against Business Crime will chair the meeting. For further details, contact me through the contacts link. |
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Latest RACY Training Course - 6th November |
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The latest series of training courses for RACY members have now taken place for this year. The recent sessions were very successful with many positive comments made by members. " I learnt a lot from the role-play scenarios, especially on providing good descriptions" "I now feel better equipped to spot a shop thief. I will make sure I apply good customer service when approaching customers" "The people presenting the course were very helpful and I feel I was given adequate time to ask any relevant questions". "I found the course to be very beneficial and I will definitely be sending some of my staff when the next courses are planned". The training was provided by Steve Blair, James Rogers, Sheena Craggs and PC Kelly McTighe. RACY would like to express their thanks to the above on behalf of the RACY Steering Group. The sessions have now been held but if you would like to attend any future courses, please let me know through the Contacts link. |
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 Carolyn Dunn, Chief Executive of the York City Centre Partnership, has taken over the role of Chairperson for RACY from Diana Golding who held the position for the last four years. Diana has now accepted the opportunity to take on the Chair for the Chamber of Commerce but has agreed to remain a member of the Steering Group. RACY would like to thank Diana for her period of inspirational leadership during which the organisation substantially enhanced its national and local reputation culminating in the achievement of the prestigous Safer Business Award. RACY look forward to her continued contribution on the Steering Group.
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