Update from Dave Loader, BNH Crime Prevention Specialist
AS I FIRST reported in FYI September 2023, Auckland Council (AC) received a $2 million crime prevention fund from the then government. AC divided the amount equally between Auckland’s local boards and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).
Subsequently, Business North Harbour (BNH) has been looking into several options for how our allocation could best be spent. We want to optimise the benefits for all our members by enhancing existing crime prevention initiatives in the area.
There’s already very comprehensive CCTV coverage along the boundaries of our BID on local motorways. To strengthen this network further, we are considering a partnership initiative with our current security provider, which would enable us to provide a business community-focused CCTV monitoring network within our BID’s boundaries.
We are asking any business member with cameras that offer a good view of the road frontage (or could be adjusted to do so without compromising on-site security) to get in touch. You could be eligible to participate in and actively support local crime prevention at no extra cost to your business.
Vanguard Security Services Ltd would monitor the road-facing external camera/s during the hours of darkness, 365 nights a year. BNH would provide the necessary equipment to record and store the images.
Don’t miss out! Funding for members’ involvement is only available until June 2024.
- If you’d like to know more about contributing to this important crime prevention initiative, please contact me as soon as possible via crimeprevention@businessnh.org.nz
Source: FYI Magazine
