POPS – Business Crime Reduction Partnership

Manchester BCRP helps to create a safe environment for businesses, their employees, clients, and customers.

The team reports business-related crime in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council Licensing and anti-social behaviour teams.

As a member, here are the services available to you:

  • Secure Online Portal: Access data and information on repeat offenders through our GDPR-compliant Disc App or online portal: StoreNet or NiteNet 
  • Civil Exclusion Scheme: Participate in Manchester’s sector-specific Civil Exclusion Scheme.
  • Real-Time Security Intelligence: Receive up-to-date security intelligence through your Disc App.
  • City Centre Alerts: Get notified of city centre protests and emergency security alerts.
  • Monthly Intelligence Briefings: Attend briefings on emerging issues with guest speakers.
  • City Centre Security Briefings: Receive invitations to city centre security briefings.
  • Expert Training: Access expert training on the following:
    • Crime prevention
    • Counter-terrorism awareness
    • Reducing loss from theft
    • Combating credit card fraud
    • How to deal with counterfeit currency
    • Conflict management
  • Disc Training & Compliance: Receive comprehensive training on Disc and data compliance. To request access to Disc, or if you require refresher training, please email BCUReporting@cityco.com
  • Security Radio Networks: Connect to the city’s CCTV control room via secure StoreNet or NiteNet security radio networks. Additional costs apply. To discuss this further, please email the BCRP team.