Wigan has adopted Licensing SAVI (Security & Vulnerability Initiative), part of the police-owned company Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI).
An online self-assessment covers management practices and operational security, including like responsible drinking, drugs misuse, violent behaviour and safeguarding vulnerable customers; preventing opportunist theft and improving physical security, such as emergency exits, lighting and CCTV.
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, Stephen Watson QPM, said: “The Wigan Partnership has worked with Police CPI to design and implement a programme to keep visitors and customers safe in licensed premises, train door staff and managers and work collectively to improve licensed premises across Wigan for the safety and enjoyment of all. I congratulate Wigan and Police CPI for leading the way with this project, and I am encouraging other towns and districts across Greater Manchester to adopt a similar approach.”
And Joanne Brockley, Licensing Manager, Wigan Council, said: “Wigan Council is really pleased to be able to offer this unique opportunity to our licensed venues and help them to improve the safety and security of their venue and receive an award for this. We want to support venues across the borough and ultimately provide reassurance to the public that they can visit the town and feel and be safe. We are looking forward to working with Police CPI on this and seeing high star ratings displayed at premises across the borough.”
Business Lead for Licensing SAVI Mark Morgan is a former Merseyside Police superintendent. He said: “Licensing SAVI enables licensees to gain a Star-Rating, Accreditation and Award to display to show the efforts they have taken to enhance safety and security. I believe this will help licensed venues build customer loyalty, attract new customers and grow support from their local communities – and make their venue widely known as a safe place to enjoy. We’ve had excellent uptake already. It’s great to see so many venues participating and displaying the measures they have in place to maximise customer and staff safety.”
Visit: https://licensingsavi.com/.
