Our SIA accredited Business Wardens support Reading businesses when dealing with issues such as shoplifting, responding quickly to calls. The wardens are on duty 7-days a week and are contactable via the Town Safe Radio or their mobile phones. They work closely with our local Thames Valley Police colleagues in tackling anti-social behaviour, helping to identify offenders and add effective information to crime reports. The wardens also assist visitors with wayfinding and provide frontline response to a wide range of incidents, including first aid support.
Having worked in previous security roles in the town centre, the wardens have good knowledge of the area and those who cause recurring issues for businesses in the town. Throughout their work in the town centre, they have earned both a national Retail Risk Award and a commendation from Thames Valley Police for their outstanding service.
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