Shopwatch
Shopwatch is a partnership run by members and administered by Shrewsbury BID. Its aim is to make Shrewsbury a safer place to work, live, visit and invest.
Membership:
- If you are already a Shrewsbury BID member, being a member of Shopwatch is free.
- If you are not a Shrewsbury BID member, membership will cost £50/year (c.£1/week).
- Membership will either be billed with your radio (if you get one) or by Shrewsbury BID if not.
Benefits:
- Free 30-day radio trial (for purchase please see information below).
- DISC – mobile and desktop digital system for reporting crime and anti-social behaviour with offender gallery.
- Information sharing with West Mercia Police and Local Authorities weekly.
- Member forums and training.
Radio Hire and Purchase:
- Radio hire costs £4.50 per week. This is the equivalent of £234 per year.
- MRS Communications is the radio provider and we will get you in touch with them.
- MRS require a deposit of £150 – in two instalments of £75 – one when you sign up and one with your first bill .
- Shrewsbury BID has also negotiated a one-off cost of radio purchase is £320.47, plus delivery of £15.
- With hire you get a warranty, a radio replacement service and an upgrade of radio if the scheme upgrades
Upcoming Shopwatch Meetings
Partners
