David Ransom Chief Executive

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David RansomChief Executive
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• www.bcrc-uk.org

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was established
in 1996 by
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Preventing economic crime, reducing the negative
impact of crime against business. Preventing
urban crime, creating safer and more harmonious
communities, reducing the impact of anti-social
behavior. Preventing drug related crime,
reducing the impact of drugs and alcohol in
communities. Project 2013 - developing European
projects with the four police forces in the
Yorkshire and Humber Region
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Project 2013 - developing European projects with
the four police forces in the Yorkshire and
Humber Region

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What Do We Offer SMEs?

• A free and impartial physical and ICT security
  survey
• Advice on protection against web threats
• Business collaboration networks
• Links to professional support organisations
• Training and events/seminars

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Performance Against Targets

• Businesses Supported 750
• Jobs Created/Safeguarded 115
• Skills Development 250
• Increased Business Sales 5,400,000

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Performance Against Targets

• Businesses Supported 750 - 755
• Jobs Created/Safeguarded 115 457
• Skills Development 250 529
• Increased Business Sales 5,400,000
• - 66,163,000

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Source SYP Crime Data provided to BCRC
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e-crime What Your Business Need to Know
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e-crime training for Crime Prevention Officers
and 1st responders
ACPOs e-crime strategy highlights the need to
Improve frontline officers skills, as an
immediate priority BCRC has developed a 1 day
course to raise awareness of ICT threats and
preventative measures Currently gaining national
accreditation
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The Award Winning BCRC
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Small Retailers Capital Grants Fund

• Working in partnership with small retailers to
  reduce crime
• 100s of businesses have been contacted
• Working with qualifying businesses
• Offering support to apply
• Crime survey to advise on the best solutions

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The Future
BCRC currently operates in South Yorkshire. The
service will be expanded to cover the Yorkshire
Humberside region starting April 2010
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What Will The New Service Offer?

• One stop shop for crime against business.
• Increase to from 4 to 16 Business Advisors
• Employ specialist advisors on fraud, hi-tech
  crime, designing out crime
• Work in-line with BISs BSSP Products

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What Will The New Service Offer?

• Business Collaboration Networks
• - by crime type e.g. fraud
• - by common interest e.g. e-crime
• - by business sector e.g. freight crime
• - by location e.g. business park

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Regional Business Crime Forum

• Established in 2007
• Chaired by the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire
  Police
• Representation from industry, regional government
  and business support
• Steers and guides the BCRC

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