Benefits of Membership

  • Exclusive access to a police approved and GDPR compliant online database containing images of prolific and violent retail crime offenders, known as Disc.
  • Direct crime reporting to Northamptonshire Police removing the need to call 101.
  • Access to the Disc App which provides access on all mobile devices to all systems on the database.
  • Instant Messaging, allowing member stores to communicate securely, between themselves alerting members to the presence of offenders.
  • Inclusion in the Exclusion Order Scheme, banning offenders from ALL members stores, exclusions start at 2 years, 3 years for violence and increases with re-offending or hate crime.
  • Close links with Northants Police, neighbourhood teams, ASB units and the shoplifting investigation teams.
  • Free and regular security briefings in each town, often with inputs from local police covering a range of topics including counter terrorist information.
  • Weekly online newsletters with latest updates, alerts and details of the most active offenders.
  • Regular visits from the Retail Crime Officers providing training and support.
  • Free signage, crime prevention material and warning notices.
  • Supports staff safety and helps reduce stock loss
  • Promotes a more relaxed shopping environment and encourages more customers, which in turn increases trading.

Become a Member

Contact us directly on either 01604 629 181 or email info@retailcrime.org