Mitie, the FM contract company, has announced a partnership with Facewatch, the online crime reporting and networking service.
Facewatch is a secure, cloud based platform that lets business users and the public report low-level crime with CCTV evidence; and to share offender images and intelligence with other businesses within secure groups. The software provides tools to develop intelligence about specific individuals and provides statistics for businesses and police.
The Facewatch system holds the police approved Secured by Design accreditation and is accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as a means of accessing digital case files within the UK courts.
Mitie is to take control of the entire crime reporting process on behalf of its customers. Using Mitec, Mitie’s security hub, pictured, based in Northern Ireland, analysts will be able to review CCTV footage, prepare incident reports, and develop evidential packs in line with police and CPS guidelines so these can be used to support prosecutions.
Darren Gamage, managing director of technology services at Mitie’s total security management business, said: “Working with Facewatch gives us an exciting opportunity to enhance our crime reporting and threat analysis service for our customers. Our analysts in Mitec will work with the various police forces in efficient crime reporting, allowing us to better manage risk and document incidents. We will also be able to share data across our clients’ estates where we’re already monitoring their systems or providing a physical security presence.”
And Simon Gordon, Chairman at Facewatch, said: “We are delighted to be working with Mitie on this launch. Delivering an instant and secure reporting solution to offences such as shoplifting, personal theft and vandalism is key to our partnership. We are focused on improving the quality of crime reports sent to the police from businesses, to improve police efficiency and reduce crime.”
