Putting Crime out of Business

A new initiative of the Queensland Police Service, Department of Communities and NRMA has been developed to help small and medium sized businesses reduce the risk of crime through pre-empting and aversion, rather than reacting to crime once committed.

Small businesses are often exposed to crime because they may not have the time or resources to evaluate and reduce security risks, and thus are less likely to have the capacity to combat crime effectively. These businesses throughout Queensland will be given the opportunity to participate in the BizSafe program through a series of workshops planned for metropolitan and regional areas in 2004 and 2005. The seminars will primarily target businesses with less than 20 employees.

The workshops are designed to get small businesses thinking about some of the simple steps they can take to make their business more secure. They will provide an understanding of the nature of crime, the conditions that make crime possible, and the extent of the problem of crime against businesses in the local area.

BizSafe gives businesses first hand help from police and risk experts, helping to take simple and positive steps to reduce the risk of crime.

For further information about BizSafe, contact Senior Sergeant Cameron Hall on 3234 2111.