SHOPKEEPERS in Brockley will join Lewisham police this spring in a walkie-talkie war on shoplifters.
Using a £45,000 windfall from the Home Office to deal with shop crime, Lewisham Council will begin phase one of its crime-busting initiative in the Stondon Park area.
Community PC Gary Wade will be linked by walkie-talkie to all shop-owners in the parade, so they can instantly alert him and other traders if they notice a problem.
He explained: "I've lived and worked in Brockley for five years and it is community whose needs are often forgotten about. I've also put in a bid for CCTV cameras, which is currently being processed."
"In the meantime, these radios will be a great help in giving a greater sense of security to shopkeepers and the wider community."
Buisinesses in the area are optimistic about the scheme.
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