Police expanding patrols in the wake of armed robberies at businesses in Saint Lucia
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has recorded several robberies of business places during the past week. The RSLPF encourages businesses and individuals to implement measures to safeguard their properties in light of these incidents.
The police have embarked on an initiative to increase the police presence in the city and environs. Both foot and mobile patrols will be increased to afford a degree of deterrence to such acts and enable quicker police response times, the RSLPF said Tuesday.
The organisation intends to meet, as has been done in the past, with the Chamber of Commerce to secure their members' businesses better. Bearing in mind that it is near impossible to have a police officer present at every business location throughout the course of the day, businesses are asked to become harder targets, decreasing the likelihood of becoming victim to theft, by utilising the following measures:
Installation of camera systems that provide coverage over a wide range.The hiring of private security officers where applicable to either provide periodic check-ins or full-time security presence. Ensure that persons hired to perform security services provide only said services and are not utilised to perform other duties, such as sanitising patrons—training staff in ways to recognise security hazards, for instance, recognising a suspicious character or behaviour.
Having a detailed contact list of police units near their businesses. Avoiding the practice of having large quantities of money available on their premises, where possible. Providing self-defence training to staff and implementing standard operating procedures to respond to possible incidents of theft.
Erecting protective barriers between staff and customers to reduce the possibility of persons accessing cashier areas. Installation of electronic security locks. In light of the mask-wearing mandate, a requirement for customers to remove face coverings upon entry is to capture security cameras.
Anyone who falls victim to theft is asked to contact the police at the soonest, taking in as much information as possible to increase the likelihood of detection of the perpetrators.
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