| The
Pub
Watch Scheme can
be used to track known offenders and prevent them access so that
others can enjoy themselves knowing that they are safe. The heart of
Pub
Watch is the
rapid, accurate and efficient communication of details about potential
problems. Many Pub
Watch systems use
telephone links. There are certain drawbacks to this in that the chain
may become broken and there is the possibility of messages being
significantly distorted as they are passed along the line.
To avoid this possibility
Nationwide Paging use highly effective paging
devices which store messages and alert users to the fact that
important information is waiting for them.
According to the severity of the
situation a licensee may:
- contact the police using the emergency number 999
- inform contact pubs if troublemakers are moving
their way
- inform a key co-ordinator if other sections need
to be alerted
In order to make the most effective
response, the following information is needed:
- the type of trouble or potential trouble
- the type of assistance required
- if the trouble has moved on, in which direction
it was headed
- as full a description as possible of the
troublemakers and any vehicles involved
The key benefits of Pub Watch
includes:
- troublemakers are deterred
- a quicker police response can be achieved
- fewer assaults
- less damage to property
- increased trade
- improved public image
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