Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) is pleased to launch Safer Spaces Crime Prevention Guidance for Licensed Premises, a comprehensive new resource designed to help licensed premises create safer, more secure environments for staff, customers and local communities.
The guidance, developed through the Licensing SAVI initiative, brings together policing expertise and recognised good practice into one practical document, providing operators with clear advice to help manage risk and promote safer socialising.
Whether you manage a pub, bar, nightclub or other licensed venue, the guidance provides practical measures to help strengthen security, safeguard vulnerable people and support compliance with the Licensing Act 2003.
The document covers a wide range of topics including staff training and welfare, customer safety, preventing anti-social behaviour and violence (including knife crime, other weapons-related offences and serious violence), tackling drink spiking and drug misuse, supporting vulnerable people, emergency planning, physical security, CCTV, fire safety, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and effective incident management. It also signposts readers to further guidance, legislation and best practice to support the day-to-day management of licensed premises.
Designed to support both experienced operators and those new to the licensed sector, the guidance encourages a proactive approach to crime prevention that can help protect staff and customers, reduce risk, strengthen day-to-day operations and create welcoming environments where people can socialise safely.
We encourage all licensed premises to download the guidance, review the recommendations relevant to their business and share it with staff to support ongoing training and operational planning.
Safer Spaces Crime Prevention Guidance for Licensed Premises is available to download now.