EUROWATCH has launched a web-based central information source for crime warnings from police.
EUROWATCH has launched a web-based central information source for crime warnings from police and other agencies across Europe. It is designed to notify international hauliers, cargo owners and insurers of current risks as perceived by police, with references to recent crimes, including tactics and “hotspots”. Its objective is to enable better risk management and planning. The on-line service is provided free to users and to law enforcement agencies who wish to publish information on it. See www.eurowatchcentral.com Chris North, of RHA Insurance Services, part of the UK?s Road Haulage Association, said: ?We believe the EUROWATCH Police Warnings service provides a real value-added
dimension for insurers and hauliers alike who are concerned about the increase in European criminal activity against freight.? EUROWATCH provides access to police in foreign countries. It works via a single telephone number that a subscriber can call, where information can be communicated in any European language. The service works through a central website and has a network of police accredited National Service Providers in each country who provide service 24-hours. Some 18 countries have EUROWATCH coverage: Austria; Belgium; Czech Republic; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Spain; Slovakia; Sweden; Switzerland; and United Kingdom. A feature of the service is its capability to forward vehicle position data to police in real-time enabling them to respond more effectively. The service operates with all GPS-based systems.
What they say
John Nicholls, Director of Loss Prevention at the TT Club, the transport mutual insurer said: ?All responsible transport operators take crime against their drivers and vehicles extremely seriously.? The TT Club now recommends EUROWATCH to its members ?as a significant step forward in fighting the growth in
vehicle crime that is hitting businesses throughout Europe.? Peter Vyvyan-Robinson Managing Director, EUROWATCH said: ?The Police Warnings source will play an important role in advising companies about ?hotspots? throughout Europe. The fact that international hauliers owners of goods and insurers can now access up to date intelligence is a major step forward in the fight against European cargo crime.?
