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Dedicated Store Detective
A part time dedicated store detective detained 149 people suspected of shoplifting in 360 incidents and recovered 8,054.09 pounds in stolen goods in the first year of the BID (2010/11). The detective is funded by the BID and is linked to the CityNet radio scheme. They roam around the city centre and liaise closely with the Police, CityNet staff and security staff from the retailers themselves.
The dedicated store detective has been extremely effective in ensuring that our stock loss is minimised - they have been a big help to us and have saved us thousands of pounds as a result of the BID either through recovery of stolen goods or through their reputation amongst the criminal fraternity. - Bev Mitchell, New Look, Friary Walk, CrownGate Shopping Centre.
