Kendal businesses unite to stop retail crime and staff abuse

South Lakes NPT is hosting the event as part of Safer Business Action Week <i>(Image: South Lakes Police)</i>
South Lakes NPT is hosting the event as part of Safer Business Action Week (Image: South Lakes Police)
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Businesses in south Cumbria will be working together this week in the effort of preventing retail crime and staff abuse.

As part of 'Safe Business Action Week', the South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is hosting an event at Kendal Town Hall between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on November 12.

The UK-wide initiaitive is running between November 9 and 15, led by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC).

A spokesperson from the NPT said: "Although we do all we can to support Kendal business all year round, Safer Business Week is a coordinated UK national campaign designed to tackle business and retail crime while protecting front-line staff from violence, abuse, and intimidation.

"We are offering a chance for businesses to come together on one set date and time, to network, share knowledge and experiences.

"The evening also gives businesses a chance to speak to our fraud and cyber experts."

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