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Associate Members are organisations which support the work of ABCP and business crime reduction partnerships through their products and services. If you would like to find out more about becoming an Associate Member and the benefits of membership, which include a listing in this directory, please visit the 'Contact Us' page.

 

APEX RADIO SYSTEMS LTD                                 

Apex Radio Systems Ltd. is the unrivalled nationwide

leader in the supply and   ongoing maintenance of Shopwatch and Pubwatch radio systems. Over 200 are currently supported nationwide stretching from northern Scotland to the south coast of England. Comprehensive support embraces every aspect, ensuring ongoing conformity to the Association of Business Crime Partnership protocols and the Safer Business Award. Our complete service includes administration and invoicing of the radio scheme, radio licence, training, user lists, codes of practice and window posters. Partnerships also benefit commercially from our radio hire, which generates an agreed monthly income. We can supply and install a complete radio scheme free of charge, for a one month period to allow your members to appreciate the advantages of our service.  Please feel free to contact us for a no obligation proposal to help your partnership benefit from Apex.   
  • Contact: Jim Curry, I.Eng.M.I.Elec.I.E.,  Managing Director
  • Address: 102, Tantobie Road
  • Denton Burn
  • Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7DQ
  • Telephone: 0191 228 0466
  • Fax: 0191 228 0467
  • Email: info@apexradio.com
  • Website: www.apexradio.com 

BCRP INTRANET

BCRP Intranet, from Littoralis Ltd, is a secure Intranet product, accessible through the worldwide web. It has been developed to allow BCRPs to simplify and streamline the exchange of data, to increase levels of participation by members, to improve communication with members

and to provide tools for managing and monitoring membership - all to the highest levels of monitorable and auditable data integrity and security. BCRP Intranet also provides administrators with easy-to-use tools for membership management. BCRP Intranet is suitable for all BCRP schemes including PubWatch, NightSafe, ShopWatch, BusinessWatch and other cooperative information-sharing schemes between local business groups and police. The savings in time and cost are considerable and the system is currently in use under an information sharing agreements with many constabularies and the Metropolitan Police.  BCRP Intranet includes webpages which can be used as a partnership's public website, and are hosted on Littoralis’ powerful, secure servers. View an online overview of BCRP Intranet Lite, priced at only £650 and £50 a month, here

CYFAS SYSTEMS LTD

Cyfas has been designing, manufacturing and integrating radio control systems for many types of industry for 30 years. Its We design, manufacture or integrate, test and install, radio control systems from simple single channel desk top units to the most complex integrated digital systems. The company’s work carries the ISO 9001-2008 accreditation standard. Cyfas has a variety of customers but its core markets are the emergency services, ports and onshore control rooms, healthcare and CCTV.   

  • Contact: Craig Bayliss, Sales Manager
  • Address: Unit 5 Ivel Road Business Park
  • 1, Ivel Road
  • Shefford
  • Bedfordshire, SG17 5JU
  • Telephone: 01462 818880
  • E-mail: craigb@cyfas.co.uk
  • Website: www.cyfas.co.uk

DCRS LTD                                                      

DCRS can assist you in developing a new or continuing to grow an existing two way radio system.

From the start we will ensure you conform to all the protocols set out to win/ maintain your Safe Business Award. We can offer you a range of Motorola analogue & digital equipment on hire, lease rental or outright purchase to suit your budget.

We will perform all administration & invoicing, produce personalised promotional material & window stickers and provide full ongoing maintenance. In addition, we will ensure all radios have the latest security features. Complying with ISO9001:2000 and EXOR Accreditations all of your equipment will come from a professional and efficient company, which still believes in the old adage of quality & value found in a personalised service.

  • Contact: Steve Luscombe, Director, Dan Faulkner, Account Manager
  • Address: Edison Road
  • St. Ives
  • Cambridgeshire, PE27 3LH
  • Tel: 0800 043 2688
  • Email: sales@dcrs.co.uk
  • Website: www.dcrs.co.uk

HICOM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS  LTD

Hicom is one of the most experienced software development

companies working in the retail and business sectors. Their portfolio includes crime prevention, incident recording, fire, health & safety and audit systems. All systems are supported by experienced consultants who can help implement enhanced risk management practices, policies and procedures.  Hicom supply the National Business Information System (NBIS), to crime partnerships throughout the UK, enabling collation, dissemination and sharing of data between partnerships in a secure environment. Through consultation with office of the Information Commissioner and the Association of Chief Police Officers, NBIS addresses data protection issues and conforms to PITO standards.  

INTERR SECURITY                                     

Established in 1994, Interr Security is a specialist security company providing intelligent loss prevention and guarding solutions to the retail industry. We offer a full range of services including supply of security officers, risk assessment, investigation and installation of security equipment. We select, train and install security officers to your business, with an informative, competent and pro-active support team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

M-R-S COMMUNICATIONS LTD

 M-R-S Communications Ltd has been established since 1978. We pride ourselves on our “STORENET” and “NITENET” radio packages that deliver the most comprehesive solution to the business community. Through our experienced sales and customer service teams we develop and retain users to the maximum potential in your area.

We also provide our on site advanced training support which generates a high standard of communication. Importantly included in our package is our ability to create a hastle free revenue stream for your partnership. We understand how valuable it is for you to use your time and resources effectively.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and let M-R-S Communications Ltd provide the most effective solution that suits your partnership.

  • Contact: Chris Marsden, Business Development Manager
  • Address: M-R-S Communications Ltd
  • Imperial Court
  • Viaduct Road
  • Gwaelod Y Garth
  • Cardiff CF15 9JN
  • Telephone: 029 2081 0810
  • Fax: 029 2081 3755
  • Email: chris@mrscomms.co.uk
  • Website: www.mrscomms.co.uk

OS COMMUNICATIONS LTD                          

         

OS comms are providers for both two way radios and control systems to councils and town centres across the country, ranging from simple shopping centres to multi council control rooms. Being a fully independent company, you can be assured you are getting not only the best advice, but the best equipment on the market to ensure you are getting the best solution that your money can buy, rent or lease.

Os comms are also able to service any system already in place regardless of age or make.

Should you wish to see any of our systems in place or talk to one of our clients please contact us to arrange a meeting or a viewing at a council near you.

If you are not in the market for new radios, but just want some free advice, jplease call us, we are always willing to help.

PMR PRODUCTS LTD

PMR Products Ltd provide business crime partnerships

with the very latest digital & analogue radio communication solutions nationwide. Our customer base includes clients operating in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland.

Our business crime partnership solutions include:

  • Radio hire – no capital outlay
  • Fully managed service – administration & invoicing, training, user guides, partnership advice
  • Lease rental – low cost long term hire of radios and information sharing systems
  • Outright purchase – complete ownership with maximum return

SafetyNet crime management offers a complete hardware and software control for managing single or multiple radio channels. Many CCTV control suites operate SafetyNet that relieves operators from monitoring multiple radios in a busy control room. Safetynet provides digital voice recording of all radio transmissions together with radio usage statistics for analysis by crime managers.

For an informal discussion about how PMR can help your partnership, please call our sales team at any time.

TODD AND CUE LTD                                                      

  Todd and Cue provides professional indemnity, public liability, employers’ liability, office contents, laptop and partnership radio insurance for partnerships. These insurances are offered at very competitive rates to ABCP members. Full details of the policy cover are available on request.                                             

  • Professional Indemnity – Limit £500,000, policy excess £100 - Annual premium £310.00
  • Public Liability – Limit £2,000,000, policy excess £100 - Annual premium £56.00
  • Employers Liability – Limit £10,000,000, policy excess Nil - Annual premium £56.00
  • Office Contents – Limits as required, policy excess £100
  • Laptops and partnership radio insurance – Limits as required, policy    excess £100 
  • Contact: Rachel Robinson, Accounts Executive
  • Address: Kingfisher House
  • Kingsway
  • Team Valley
  • Gateshead NE11 0JQ
  • Telephone: 0191 482 0050
  • Fax: 0191 482 6040
  • Email: info@toddcue.com
  • Website: www.toddcue.com/abcp

ABCP is an introducer appointed representative of Todd & Cue Ltd.  Todd & Cue Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

 







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