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Prolific thieving brothers jailed for 52 weeks
Two brothers have been sentenced to a year in prison each for a string of thefts from shops across mid and south Essex

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May 13, 20242 min read


Aggressive thief jailed and banned from five stores
A prolific retail thief has been barred from multiple shops in Southend as he embarks on a prison term for a string of offences. Simon...

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May 9, 20242 min read


Male suspect was apprehended for concealing two bottles of wine, thanks to our Artificial Intelligence theft detection solution
History was made when a male suspect was apprehended for concealing two bottles of wine, thanks to our Artificial Intelligence theft...

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May 7, 20242 min read


Government Unveils Stringent Measures to Tackle Retail Crime
Prime Minister's bold initiative aims to protect UK high streets and clamp down on repeat offenders with tougher punishments. In a...

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May 7, 20242 min read


A Cambridge shoplifter who threatened to turn up at a staff member’s house has been jailed
A shoplifter in Cambridge, Peter McClelland, 37, has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after he threatened a staff member and...

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Apr 15, 20241 min read


Violence and Abuse towards the Retail Workforce
Volume 742: debated in UK Parliament, Westminster Hall, on Tuesday 5 December 2023. Full Westminster Hall debate challenging the...

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Dec 9, 20234 min read


Project Pegasus: Retailers and the Police Join Forces Against Shoplifting and Organised Crime
Project Pegasus is a beacon of hope in the battle against shoplifting and organised crime....

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Sep 21, 20232 min read


The Role of Certified Super Recognisers in Combatting Crime Across the UK
In summary, the role of certified human super recognisers in modern law enforcement is invaluable.

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Sep 21, 20232 min read


Understanding and Navigating An Arrest Without Warrant (Citizen's Arrest) and the use of Handcuffs
The concept of an arrest without warrant, (citizen's arrest) is not unfamiliar, but its implications and execution might be less clear. In the UK, a citizen's arrest, also known as an arrest without warrant, occurs when a member of the public or security personnel, not acting as a law-enforcement officer, apprehends a suspect and detains them until the official Police intervention. Such an arrest becomes essential when an individual poses a threat through violent or aggressiv

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Aug 17, 20235 min read


Understanding the Differences in UK Law: Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Anti-Social Behaviour and Abuse
In the realm of criminal law, six commonly used terms often get intertwined: theft, robbery, burglary, abuse, anti-social behaviour and violence. However, it's essential to grasp their distinctions to ensure accurate interpretation and application.

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Aug 3, 20232 min read
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