Retailers Against Crime

RAC is a national crime partnership established in 1997, not for profit and funded by our members.Our main objectives are to detect and prevent crime, including acts of violence by sharing information on local and travelling offenders to our members in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England.Our specialised staff analyse offenders, identify their methods, associates and where they offend enabling us to forewarn our members often resulting in preventing crime before it happens. We are at the forefront in identifying and providing intelligence on organised crime groups, many of whom are involved in other criminal activities including drugs, firearms, protection and terrorism.We work together with crime partnerships and police forces across the UK sharing relevant intelligence on travelling offenders and organised crime groups.Our tailored training programmes assist staff in detecting and preventing crime. We also provide workshops to the wider community including educating young people on the effect of crime, investing in their future.Retail Crime is an industry and has a negative effect and significant financial impact   upon retail and the economy. Furthermore, this can have a detrimental effect on staff and customers.Businesses that invest in crime reduction measures and education to   deter crime will help create an environment where staff feel supported, businesses thrive and customers return.