The Coimbatore District Police conducted crime prevention and security awareness meetings for jewellery and pawn shop owners across all police subdivisions in the district on Thursday, on the instructions of District Superintendent of Police Pavan K. Reddy.
The meetings were organised under the leadership of the respective Deputy Superintendents of Police, with the participation of jewellery and pawn shop owners and traders. The sessions focused on preventive measures to protect business establishments against theft, robbery and chain-snatching incidents.
Shop owners were advised to install quality CCTV cameras both inside and outside their premises, ensure continuous functioning and proper storage of recordings, appoint night security guards and provide alarm systems, strong locks, security doors and lockers. The importance of adequate lighting was also emphasised.
They were instructed to monitor suspicious visitors, verify employees’ identity details and maintain proper customer identification records, supporting documents and transaction registers for old jewellery received as pledges or for sale. Shop owners were also asked to immediately inform the police if anyone brought jewellery suspected to be stolen.
The police further advised traders to exercise extra caution while opening and closing their shops, follow appropriate security measures when transporting valuable jewellery and cash, and promptly report suspicious persons or vehicles to the nearest police station.
In emergencies, traders were asked to contact the police helpline 100 or the Coimbatore District Police Control Room at 94981 81212. They were also urged to extend full cooperation to the police in crime prevention efforts.
District Superintendent of Police Pavan K. Reddy said that such awareness programmes and security initiatives would continue to strengthen the safety of the public and business community and prevent criminal activities across the district.
