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Date: November 22, 2024 Fri
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Results for retail crime (australia)
1 results foundAuthor: Baker, Joanne Title: Review of the Waverley Theft Reduction Strategy: Final Report Summary: The Waverley Theft Reduction Strategy was a joint initiative of the NSW Department of Justice and Attorney General and the NSW Police Force that ran from December 2007 to April 2009. The aim of the Strategy was to reduce the incidence of retail theft and steal from person offences in the Bondi Junction Shopping Precinct. CPD undertook a review of the Strategy to examine the implementation of the Strategy and the outcomes it achieved. Key features of the Strategy were the development of strong partnerships with local stakeholders to implement a range of crime prevention initiatives. Key stakeholders included the NSW Police Force, Waverley Council, the major shopping centres (Westfield, Eastgate), key retailers, Railcorp and the State Transit Authority of NSW. It was intended that the initiatives would be based on approaches that had shown promising results in other locations. The evidence base in the area, however, is limited at present and so we don’t have a good understanding of the key drivers of retail and personal theft or the types of solutions likely to be effective in reducing these offences. The initiatives were therefore based on the best available evidence and were primarily aimed at educating retailers and the public about suitable crime prevention techniques and encouraging them to adopt such techniques. The initiatives included — Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) audits in identified hotspot stores to recommend potential store improvements. Seminars (Bizsafe seminars) to educate retailers about crime prevention techniques. A community education campaign (Gone in a Flash) to inform the public about how to better protect their personal belongings. A young offender program to educate young shoplifting offenders about the consequences of shoplifting and help reduce their future risk of offending. Installation of anti-theft accessories (such as hooks to secure handbags and other bags) in food-courts, change-rooms and shoe stores to better protect personal belongings. A crime prevention newsletter to provide information about the Strategy and crime prevention tips to stakeholders and retailers. Details: Sydney: NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice, Crime Prevention Division, 2011. 41p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 7, 2012 at: http://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/agdbasev7wr/_assets/cpd/m660001l2/waverley%20theft%20reduction.pdf Year: 2011 Country: Australia URL: http://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/agdbasev7wr/_assets/cpd/m660001l2/waverley%20theft%20reduction.pdf Shelf Number: 125496 Keywords: Crime Prevention Through Environment DesignCrimes Against BusinessesPublicity CampaignsRetail Crime (Australia)ShopliftingTheft |