Call for stronger partnership between police and business crime groups

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Call for stronger partnership between police and business crime groups

National Business Crime Centre Lead Superintendent Patrick Holdaway spoke with Police Oracle on the current position of BCRPs and where he would like to see them progress in the future.

Date - 11th October 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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There are 82 accredited Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs) operating in the UK. The true number is estimated to be over 250 - examples include sector-specific Shopwatch and Pubwatch. Established and led by businesses themselves,...

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