Bristol’s three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have today announced the appointment of Carmen Ceesay as the new Partnership Manager of the Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP). Bristol City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead BIDs’ latest hire highlights a reaffirmed dedication to addressing crime impacting local businesses and improving safety throughout Bristol.
Founded by Broadmead BID 17 years ago, the BCRP was reformulated in 2019 to include Bristol City Centre BID and in 2021 to include Redcliffe & Temple BID, as well as Cabot Circus and The Galleries, in an effort to collaboratively address crime and safety concerns across central Bristol. The BCRP has been a vital force in uniting police, businesses and the council to address crime and safety in the city.
The BCRP is a membership-based, business-led action group working alongside Avon & Somerset Police, the BIDs and Bristol City Council to tackle and reduce crime and disorder affecting businesses and the wider community.
The collaboration between BCRP and the BIDs has been pivotal in creating a cohesive approach to crime reduction. Through initiatives like the DiSC (Database & Intranet for Safer Communities) system, the partnership has enabled all parties to record and view incidents of anti-social behaviour and crime, share intelligence of known suspects and access summaries of all submitted incidents throughout the areas covered. This system has been crucial in implementing a seamless response to criminal activity and tackling repeat offenders across Bristol.
In addition to the DiSC system, the BCRP has linked the radio systems of all BIDs, ensuring seamless communication. This integrated radio network facilitates swift and reliable communication between members, enhancing their ability to support one another and maintain a rapid response to emerging issues. The radios also provide direct contact with the police and connect to an operations centre equipped with 24-hour live CCTV footage, further bolstering the safety infrastructure.
