Successful Business Crime Forum
Around 100 people attended Suffolk Police Authority’s annual Business Crime Forum last night at Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath.
Delegates heard from various speakers about the opportunities that London 2012 may present but also the threats that come with hosting such a global sporting event.
Adam Baker, Suffolk’s Project Manager for the 2012 Games said that the Olympic Games will provide business opportunities, not just as the torch travels through the county and the region, but at the evening celebration events that will conclude each day’s Torch journey.
The event also heard from senior police officers from the Olympic and Paralympic Policing Co-ordination Team, the Metropolitan Police and from Suffolk Constabulary about the preparations for policing the Olympics. Delegates were told that the Olympics could mean higher numbers of visitors to the county which would bring exciting opportunities. They were also warned that this would mean increased demands on our roads, parking and accommodation. Delegates were advised about what they could do to ensure their businesses continue to operate smoothly during the Games and how they can protect their businesses.
For the first time the Forum also included a crime prevention and security exhibition and this proved to be very popular with delegates.
The Olympics is coming to a place near you, are you ready? Click to view the key messages from the Olympic and Paralympic Policing Co-ordination Team..
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