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Crime Free Programs · Retail & service businesses

Crime Free Business

Safer retail and service businesses — and a healthier bottom line.

Overview

About Crime Free Business

Crime Free Business is designed to reduce crime in and around retail and service businesses and provide a safe work environment for employees, customers and employers — all while increasing your bottom line.

By implementing Crime Free Business strategies, retail and service businesses have reduced robberies by up to 45% and other violent crimes like assaults and batteries on employees by nearly 30%.

The three phases

From first class to full certification.

Each phase is completed under the supervision of local law enforcement.

  1. 01

    Owner & Manager Training

    2 hours

    A focused training session for business owners and managers.

  2. 02

    Security Evaluation

    On-site

    An on-site security evaluation of the business.

  3. 03 Certified

    Follow-up

    On-site

    An on-site business follow-up to confirm recommendations are in place.

Ready to certify your property?

Contact your local Crime Free Coordinator, or train with the association to bring the program to your jurisdiction.