The Devon Cricket Foundation has partnered with Devon & Cornwall Police to promote an initiative aimed at deterring criminal activity affecting cricket clubs in the county.
Under the initiative Deter Rats, Devon & Cornwall Police (D&C Police) are providing guidance to cricket clubs to protect their assets and provide a heavily subsidised property marking pack, which will ensure all clubs' assets are identifiable and traceable should anything be stolen.
The initiative follows on from a recent increase in criminal activity affecting sports clubs across the region, which has sadly included Devon-based cricket clubs.
D&C Police have partnered with a company called DeterTech to offer a SmartWater property marking and signage package at an extremely affordable rate (approx. 80% discount), courtesy of a large subsidy. "We would strongly advise clubs to sign up for this scheme and make the most of this very attractive offer," says DCF Funding & Facilities Manager, Nick Goodliffe.
Clubs interested in the "SmartWater" Business Pack should fill in the below Expression of Interest Form.
Speaking on the initiative, D&C Police's Business Crime Prevention Officer said:
"My department are really keen support the local sports clubs where we can after identifying the trend in these types of crimes across our force area."
Deter Rats is a useful mnemonic D&C Police have created to help clubs protect their assets:
- D - Delay lights with timers.
- E - Evaluate current security provision.
- T - Target items out of view.
- E - Ensure property and area are tidy.
- R - Remove ladders and tools.
- R - Reduce risk by property marking.
- A - Ask questions if unsure.
- T - Talk to a professional about improvements.
- S - Surveillance (CCTV/Security Lights).
For more crime prevention advice, please visit https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/crime-prevention/
CONTACT
If you have any questions relating to the initiative or accessing SmartWater property marking and signage package, please contact Nick Goodliffe:
nick.goodliffe@devoncricket.co.uk
07801 178329
