10/03/2006
The Chesterfield County Police Department offers various programs and services to the Chesterfield County business community. The Crime Prevention Section is committed to reaching out to businesses by consulting with them on security measures and by
providing crime prevention training.
The following services and programs are offered through the Crime Prevention Section:
- FAX/e-mail alert system - Business Watch members receive bi-monthly crime summaries via fax or e-mail. These summaries provide information regarding current crime trends in
Chesterfield County, where crime is occurring, and
crime prevention tips on making your business safe. Alerts are also sent out when specific crimes are occurring or particular businesses are being targeted. Suspect information is often given
along
with any other information that might be
beneficial.
- Security Assessments - Businesses are given the opportunity to have an Armor Security Assessment performed. Physical
security, both
exterior and interior, current work procedures, and
written policies are reviewed and recommendations are made through a written report that is provided. Each assessment offers the business owner possible solutions to current
issues and direction
regarding future practices that may need to be
implemented.
- Robbery Training - Many businesses have no formal robbery training for their employees. This becomes
very apparent if a
robbery occurs and employees have no idea of what to do. We offer
robbery training for any type of business. This provides a sense of knowledge and security for both the business owner and the employees.
- Workplace Violence - Current statistics show that more women
are murdered at the workplace than anywhere else. There has been a steady increase in violent incidents occurring in the workplace in recent
years.
This program
offers information on recognizing potentially dangerous behavior, risky work practices,
the effects of workplace violence, policies and procedures regarding workplace violence, and reporting incidents to the police.
- Personal Safety - This program emphasizes awareness techniques that help
prevent attacks on an individual when they are out and about. The goals of the program include: prevention, reducing
bodily injury,
survival
techniques, and reporting incidents to the police.
- Credit
Card/Check Fraud - This program deals with recognizing fraudulent, counterfeit, altered, forged
checks, and credit
cards.
Recommendations are also presented to prevent refund fraud and quick change fraud.
Each year many crimes are committed in Chesterfield County that could have been
prevented. By becoming
a part of
the business watch program you will receive crime summaries that keep you up to date on specific crimes and crime trends
occurring in the county. You are also kept up to date on training opportunities and the
latest in crime prevention
techniques.
Joining is free and easy.
Use one of these three simple steps to join:
1. Contact the Business Watch Coordinator by calling Crime Prevention Specialist
Mike Catron at 674-7006 ext.
112.
2. E-mail the following information to
catronm@chesterfield.gov:
- Name of
Business
- Owner/Manager
- Address
- Telephone Number
-
FAX Number
- E-mail address
3. Mail the required information to:
Chesterfield County Police Department
Clover Hill Police Support Facility
2730 Hicks Road
Richmond, Va.
23235
Remember, Crime Prevention is everyone's
business! For more
information, contact the
Crime Prevention
Section,
Support Services Division
(804) 674-7006 xt. 112
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