Peoplesafe for retail organisations

"More than 90 per cent of retailers said retail crime has increased over the last year, with more than four fifths blaming the recession.

"(BRC Retail Crime Survey 2009)

Protect your people and assets with Peoplesafe

Speed of reaction during an incident in a retail environment is paramount. A rapid resonse ensures staff trauma and financial losses are minimised. The Peoplesafe service allows staff to wear a discrete mobile panic device which can instantly and covertly raise an alarm when an incident occurs.

Resembling an ID badge holder, but packed with the latest mobile phone technology, Peoplesafe not only enables the member of staff to covertly raise an alarm if threatened, but also allows a trained operator at the monitoring centre to listen in to the incident, locate the device and coordinate the appropriate emergency support - involving the police if necessary.

Why is it essential you protect your lone workers in retail?

The below news stories illustrate many reasons why retail workers are at risk from verbal and physical assault;

Terrorism training for retailers

Armed robbery at busy petrol station

Shoplifting and violence against retail staff rising

Security guards at building society attacked

Armed Robbery on lone shop worker

Armed gang target bakery in early hours

Security guard attacked with knife in major supermarket

East London Shop manager killed whilst cashing up

Landlady attacked by gang

Newsagent shot dead

Applications of Peoplesafe

Opening and Closing

Store opening and closing times are often targeted by raiders as prime oppurtunities for attack. Peoplesafe can be used to check-in and check-out once daily opening and closing times are completed securely. If the employee does not confirm their safety, by checking in after a pre set time, an automatic alarm is raised and help summoned immediately.

Verbal Abuse

Retail workers are being subjected to ever more aggressive  abuse and antisocial behaviour. Peoplesafe allows employees to discreetly record all of their incidents of verbal abuse. These recordings then can be used as evidence to aid prosecution of the offenders. Peoplesafe safeguards the employee by providing a true record of what has taken place.

Cash Handing

An obvious high risk activity and a potential oppurtunity for attack. Staff often feel anxious during cash handling procedures especially if high values are involved. With Peoplesafe, staff feel secure in the knowledge that a trained professional can listen in, monitor their location and be ready to react to any suspicious activity.

Training

Recordings can also be used to help staff review and improve their handling of abusive customers and other serious incidents.

Recruitment.

When recruiting for hard-to-fill vacancies Peoplesafe adds value to the package offered to potential staff.

To discuss the benefits of Peoplesafe and how we can help to protect your staff please call 01909 560 912 or we will call you back...