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Did you know Apex Radio Systems are the leading provider of ShopWatch schemes, with 280 schemes launched across the UK we are helping to combat crime and anti-social behaviour every day. Our ShopWatch schemes allow all users in the same area to be in instant communication, as well as some schemes being able to communicate with local police and CCTV, helping you stay connected, stay informed, and stay protected.
Retail crime is at an all time high, with 80% of retail staff having experienced verbal and physical abuse, a 50% increase in violence within the last year, with over 2,000 incidents a day. A total of 516,917 offences were logged in 2024, a 20% increase compared to 2023. We know the importance of providing extra protection to your staff, stock and customers.
Benefits of our ShopWatch Schemes:
✔ Increased staff and customer safety
✔ Reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour
✔ Full training and help guides to help you get the most from your scheme
✔ Emergency buttons, text messaging and the ability to share information on known offenders
✔ Additional revenue streams for BIDs, CRPs, and councils
✔ Special offers for two-way radio and body-worn camera packages
✔ Discounts available for government-funded initiatives
Our ShopWatch package comes ready to use and includes a two-way radio, battery, belt clip and charger. Body-worn cameras are also available on an affordable monthly subscription to increase staff safety and solutions during peak and busy times. BWCs have been proven to provide extra protection and security for employees, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, reduce complaints, and improve evidence assisting in prosecutions. and improve staff training with evidence of what to do in a dangerous situation.
Our schemes work in partnership with Local Authorities, BIDs (Business Improvement Districts) and CRPs (Crime Reduction Programmes) to help combat theft and anti-social behaviour across the UK. We encourage shopping centres and retail parks to join a ShopWatch scheme and provide an instant communication solution, spreading awareness and keeping connected.
Don’t just take our word for it, Evelyn Hegarty from Scotland Police has stated: “ShopWatch was introduced to Edinburgh city centre in April this year and we have already seen early successes thanks to the use of Apex radios. The radios provide a valuable line of instant communication between retailers, the police, and the CCTV operators, and as a direct result of this, criminals have been swiftly apprehended by police, not just for retail crime, but also for threatening behaviour and an assult. Retail staff have expressed that being part of the scheme makes them feel more supported and safer at their work. Many retail staff have been verbally abused and threatened, so the peace of mind that carrying a small radio gives them is invaluable.”
Working with local councils, police, CCTV and security, our ShopWatch schemes provide additional levels of security in local and regional shopping and hospitality areas. We are proud to be a leading provider of radio link schemes in the UK.
