The police have issued advice for businesses across Greater Manchester in the wake of the recent looting and riots.

GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE MESSAGE TO BUSINESSES

Greater Manchester Police are aware of the potential impact that current events may have on the business community and is making every effort to combat further criminal activity by increasing the levels of high visibility patrols across Greater Manchester.

At this time, there is no intelligence to suggest specific targeting of identified business premises.

However, you may wish to take the following precautionary measures:

1 Where possible retail premises should be suitably staffed with security guards during opening times

2 Ensure staff report any suspicious activity to security and/or police

3 Consider regular checks of the building and surrounding area

4 Identify areas that are vulnerable to forced entry

5 Make sure all service doors are kept locked and secure when not in use

6 Ensure your CCTV system is fully operational

7 In case of an emergency, is there a record of the names of key holders who can be contacted

8 Consider removing high value goods from display windows overnight

9 Consider keeping as little cash as possible on the premises

10 Ensure that your premises are secure and, if fitted, your alarm systems are fully operational

11 Ensure that staff are not alone when opening and closing premises

12 In the event of a non-emergency, call the police on non-emergency number 0161 872 5050

13 In the event of an emergency, call the emergency number 999

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