It was an exciting day on the street of Rochdale for our ShopWatch Development Manager, Gemma Ivison, and our Customer Service Apprentice, Harry. Armed with 70 new digital two-way radios, comfortable shoes, and a Fitbit to track steps, our team and Lynsey, the Ops Manager for Rochdale BID, visited shops and hospitality venues to swap out the existing radio equipment for new Hytera HP505 two-way radios.
Did you know the cost of theft doubled to £1.8 billion in 2022/23 and 96% of retailers report that violence is a top threat to their staff and teams – At Apex Radio Systems, we control and administer in excess of 280 radio link schemes nationwide so you know you’re in good hands.
Apex Radio Systems is the UK’s leading supplier of ShopWatch and PubWatch Schemes and provides economical solutions to combat theft and anti-social behaviour nationwide. We currently control and administer more than 280 Radio Link Schemes nationwide. To join our schemes it’s as simple as applying here and waiting for the application form. We can have you set up and active on a live scheme in as little as 24 hours once approved.
As long as there isn’t an existing ShopWatch Scheme already in place, setting up a scheme requires some involvement from a business crime reduction partnership (BCRP) or business improvement district (BID). Alternatively, it can be set up by the local council or a local community police force, or a local shopping centre; a demonstration of shops wishing to be a part of the scheme is also important for evidence of a requirement.
We think Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) is a perfect addition to any ShopWatch or PubWatch Scheme. Our BWC’s include the camera, battery and chager and comes ready for use. Contact us via the application form to receive a quotation.
ShopWatch and PubWatch schemes allow all users in the area to be in instant communication with each other, for a proactive approach to reducing and managing crime, through the use of two-way radios.