Business Watch Program

Description

Business Watch is a FREE program offered by the Elk River Police Department to all businesses within the city. The program offers an excellent way to keep in contact and network with other businesses. The networking opportunities can assist in working on specific issues that affect the business community. Information sharing is invaluable and this program builds cohesiveness within the City of Elk River.

BENEFITS OF JOINING BUSINESS WATCH
Businesses who join the Business Watch Program are afforded many different benefits, including:
· Security surveys
· A police contact within the department.
· Networking opportunities with neighboring businesses.
· Business Watch Newsletter, Spring and Fall.
· Information on crimes that may affect your business.
· Business Watch decal for window.
· Participation in the program is good for business!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
 You and your employees can learn about topics specific to business, such as: 
· Employee theft
· Shoplifting
· Robbery prevention
· Burglary prevention
· Identity theft
· Counterfeit money
· Workplace Safety
· Personal safety
 
We will do trainings at your business and we will also be hosting future trainings at the Elk River Police Department on various topics that you and your employees will be able to attend if you are a member. 

 CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED)
 
· Lighting
· Locks
· Landscaping
· Addressing
· Windows
· Strike plates
· Eye viewers
 
Learn how to apply the CPTED concept and keep your employees and businesses safe and secure.