
ALL BUSINESS WELCOME TO OUR SECURITY TRAINING
Sign up for the Premises and Personal Security Training session we’re running with our angel.london Police Team on Wednesday July 6 6.45-8pm which will be generously hosted by CoffeeWorks Project, 96-86 Islington High Street. The training will feature how to keep yourself safe, how to protect…
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Angel Business Crime Survey 2023
To help understand the current level and nature of crime and anti-social behaviour in the Angel town centre, and to inform future crime prevention activities, we ask Angel business owners and managers to complete the Angel Business Crime Survey 2023. The survey takes less than 5 minutes…
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Attend our anti-terror training session
In view of this week’s attack in Westminster, Met Police counter-terror experts are offering another chance to attend a training session especially designed to make sure businesses are prepared for any major incidents at the Angel. It’s at the VUE…
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Begging – the question, give or not to give?
You may have noticed an increase in beggars and people sleeping on the streets at Angel. They are attracted here because people are so generous with their donations. Homeless charities and Angel Police Team say it’s not good to give…
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Book a counter-terror training session for your business
As we continue to be vigilant in the face of attacks on our communities, we would like to offer all angel.london businesses exclusive bespoke training from our counter-terror police team. Officers will visit your business and deliver the Met’s Project…
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Book your police security training session NOW
The recent Angel Police Team training at the Vue cinema was so popular that we’re offering bespoke sessions at your premises tailored to suit your business. Can you easily spot shoplifters? What do you do if you see one stealing…
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BRIGHTER – Angel Day 2018 a big success
The Angel came alive last Saturday (17 November) for our second Angel Day and the Christmas lights switch-on. The day saw record numbers of people come to the town centre to enjoy activities and entertainment with footfall monitors across the…
READ MORE >Burst water main on Upper Street – the situation at 7pm
Just updating you regarding tonight’s situation, as of 7pm. The passage will stay cordoned off but there will be two police officers posted at either end all night, for safety and reassurance. Other officers will be patrolling locally. Thames water have now…
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CHEERS TO OUR PUBWATCH
We know our angel.london PubWatch is good, but it’s great to hear it called the best in London. Islington’s Licensing officer Kevin Blenkinsopp said recently that according to the Met, we’re the ‘model PubWatch group for London.’ Representing all the…
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Clearing up crime
Clearing up crime Angel Police Team just get better and better. They have just notched up successes in banning a persistent and aggressive beggar from setting foot Angel for three years and securing a six-month jail sentence for a regular…
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COUNTER TERROR
Police release public safety film The film we have been screening to angel.london businesses showing the steps the public can take in the event of a firearm and weapons terrorist attack has now been released The Met for everyone. Click…
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Counter-terror training for the entertainment industry
In view of the terrible incidents in London and Manchester we are urging all businesses to sign up for our next counter-terror awareness event to keep you up-to-date with the latest intelligence and developments. It’s at 9am on June 16…
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Criminals and shoplifters watch out!
There’s zero-tolerance for thieves and criminals at Angel – and a super- efficient partnership between angel.london businesses and Angel Police Team is making that a reality. A lethal combo of police intelligence, and shops and bars reporting crimes and sharing…
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Don’t be the victim of a phone snatch
There are 300 phone snatches in Islington on average EVERY month and working with our Angel Police Team we’re determined to cut those figures at the Angel by raising everyone’s awareness. We’ve sent to all businesses an A4 printable poster…
READ MORE >EYES AND EARS OF THE ANGEL
A shoplifter has been jailed for 12 weeks for stealing in local shops after one of our sharp-eyed angel.london Police Team spotted and arrested her. She had been shoplifting in Boots and Jigsaw, among others, and pleaded guilty to the…
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Fraud alert! Please share
We’re warning all angel.london (link https://www.angel.london/ ) members about scams that have been attempted on businesses recently Fake Crime Prevention Campaign A phone call was received from an individual claiming to be ‘Chris Smith’ of the police working on a crime prevention campaign….
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How would you cope in an emergency?
Did you know 80% of businesses affected by a major incident never re-open, or close within 18 months? But only 49% have business continuity plans. Luckily those at Angel are more robust but in response to requests, we’re offering a…
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IT’S OFFICIAL – THE ANGEL IS A SAFE NIGHT OUT
We’re celebrating because Angel has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag which means we’re an enjoyable AND a safe night out. It’s the third year running that tough spot-check inspectors have praised our close and effective partnership with bars, pubs,…
READ MORE >It’s probably nothing but….
This week is National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week – a campaign by the police services to remind us about safety and security, and encourage vigilance against all types of terrorism, including threats of attack and even cyber crime. It’s a…
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Join us at the first Angel Business Crime Reduction Partnership meeting – 11 May
A key output from the Angel Business Crime Summit held earlier this year was the re-establishment of the Angel Business Crime Reduction Partnership (ABCRP). We can now confirm that the first meeting of ABCRP will take place at 9am on Thursday 11 May at the…
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Knife crime
Knife crime is on the increase. We’re determined to make our streets safer. If you see, know or think something, please call 999 immediately. You could save someone’s life.
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LOCAL PUB GOES THE EXTRA MILE
A motorcyclist says he owes his life to quick-thinking customers of an angel.london pub who rushed outside after a crash to hoist up a large van crushing his chest. Thirty-eight-year-old Daniel Brennan was riding up Pentonville Road when he skidded…
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MEET LONDON’S TOP COP
What would you ask the Met Police Commissioner if you met him? Well, now’s your chance because Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe will be coming to Islington Town Hall to share his vision for London and listen to your thoughts and ideas….
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MOPEDS & PHONES – DON’T BE A VICTIM OF THEFT
Stolen mopeds are now increasingly being used for other crimes such as phone snatches. Our Angel Police Team and the Met are working to try and bring an end to this increasing crime trend. They have put together a toolkit complete with…
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New! Retail whatsapp coming to a phone near you!!
We’re launching our secret weapon against shoplifters and bag and phone thieves. It’s a ShopWhatsApp where all angel.london retailers can instantly warn neighbouring businesses about crimes as they happen. It follows the huge success of our PubWatch WhatsApp where phones…
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Oil can dumpers caught & fined
Selfish fly-tippers have been slapped with a £400 a fine after businesses complained to us that cans full of used cooking oil were regularly dumped behind Upper Street. Some mornings workers arrived to find 20 cans of stinking oil behind…
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Operational update for businesses 20.03.20
SAFER The Angel Town Centre Police Team will continue to patrol the town centre as normal until further notice, supporting businesses as required. If you, or your employees, require assistance relating to non-emergency business crime, you can contact the…
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Our next business security session
How do you spot a shoplifter? And what do you do if you see one stealing your stock? Or stealing someone’s bag? Best to ignore or confront them? How do you do that most effectively? How should you react when a beggar walks into…
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Perils of an empty premises
We know some businesses are concerned about squatters moving into commercial premises at the Angel and we’d like to reassure you that we are trying to contact all landlords to discuss the perils of leaving premises empty. We are often…
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POLICE SURGERY
How do you catch a shoplifter? What’s the best way to deal with a phone thief? How do you protect your premises and stay within the law? All the answers to these and any questions of your own at our…
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PRAMS & PURSES
No, it’s not the name of a trendy new bar, but a warning not to leave your shopping or handbags hanging over the back of your pushchair or they may be stolen. Angel Police Team are investigating a number of…
READ MORE >Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend operational update
BUSINESS WASTE AND RECYCLING Standard business recycling services will continue over the extended bank holiday weekend, so please present your bags and stickered cardboard bundles out for collection as normal. Recycling bags & Stickers – If you require recycling bags and stickers to cover the extended bank holiday…
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Rent negotiations – pointers for businesses
We are aware that for many businesses rental charges are a major fixed expenditure and during this unprecedented time for business, we hope landlords too would make concessions in order for their tenants to continue trading. If you are having…
READ MORE >Reporting Crimes and anti-social behaviour in the Angel – who and when to contact
Businesses within the Angel have a range of people and various methods in which to report crime and anti-social behaviour. It is important that your workers know who to contact in certain situations, so here is a brief summary: In an emergency, call 999 –…
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REVIEW YOUR SCREENS
CCTV is one of the most important sources of forensic evidence used by angel.london Police Team to keep our streets safe. This year alone they have convicted more than 40 bag thieves, pickpockets and shoplifters by identifying them from CCTV…
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SAFER – Acid attack (Project Diffuse) training session a huge success
On Wednesday 14 March over 100 staff from businesses and organisations from the Angel BID area attended an acid attack training event hosted by angel.london. The event incorporated a truly lifelike simulation of an acid attack taking place within a…
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SAFER – Angel Police Team Christmas duty schedule
The Angel Police Team, funded by angel.london, will be on duty every day throughout the festive period excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day. For the first time, members of the Angel Police Team will be on duty on Boxing…
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SAFER – Angel Police Team’s ‘Operation Wing’ takes flight
Over the last couple of months, the Angel Police Team, which is funded by angel.london, launched ‘Operation Wing’. The proactive theft operation targets suspects operating in specific areas of the BID and includes three aspects: Linking with staff and security…
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SAFER – Don’t be a victim of a phone snatch
There are 300 phone snatches in Islington on average EVERY month and we are continually working with our Angel Police Team to cut those figures at the Angel by raising everyone’s awareness. The three messages from the police are Check…
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SAFER – Free bespoke security training by the Angel Police Team
What do you do if you see someone shoplifting from your premises, stealing a smartphone in your bar or causing a disturbance? What does the law say and how does it protect you? All these questions and much more can…
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SAFER – Free bespoke security training for your business by Angel Police Team
What do you do if you see someone stealing your stock, or someone’s bag in your café, or a phone from the table in your bar? Confront them, eject them forcibly from the premises? How do you do that effectively…
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SAFER – FREE bespoke security training sessions by Angel Police Team
Can you easily spot shoplifters? What do you do if you see someone stealing your stock, or someone’s bag in your café, or a phone from the table in your bar? Confront them, eject them forcibly from the premises? How…
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SAFER – How best to help street beggars
Last month Islington Council launched a campaign to advise the public how best to support those begging on the street. Entitled ‘Spare Change or Real Change?‘ the campaign highlights that giving street beggars cash donations, whilst generous and well intended,…
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SAFER – How best to report a crime to the Met Police in the Angel
If you experience a business related crime it is important that you report this to the police. If you are a business within the Angel BID area and you want to report a crime related to your business (such as shoplifting, theft,…
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SAFER – Knife Angel London event for businesses: Tuesday 24 September
We are pleased to announce that on Tuesday 24 September angel.london will be hosting Knife Angel London; an exclusive event to support businesses in reducing knife crime in Islington. Where and when is this event? Knife Angel London will be held…
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SAFER – Met Police Winter Vigilance Campaign 2018: Sixty Second Security Checklist
The Met Police County Terrorism Policing unit has launched a campaign to encourage the public to remain alert while out and about shopping or enjoying the festive season and to report anything suspicious to staff, security or police. Under the…
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SAFER – Project Argus & Project Griffin: could your business benefit from FREE counter terrorism training?
As we continue to be vigilant in the face of attacks on our communities, all angel.london businesses can benefit from exclusive FREE bespoke training courses from the Met Police counter-terror police team. PROJECT GRIFFIN – For all staff Officers will…
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SAFER – PubWatch members and Angel Police Team work together to catch burglar
Licensed businesses in the Angel PubWatch group and our Angel Police Team showed once again the benefit of joint working after the arrest and charge of a repeat burglar. As a result of information sharing by our licensed premises…
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SAFER – Angel Police Team catches and charges prolific thief
We are sure you will all want to thank our wonderful Angel Police Team in catching and charging one of the most prolific thieves in Angel. On Tuesday 6 March, Kelly Vigors was charged with eight counts of theft, one…
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SAFER – Met Police launch new ‘BE SAFE’ campaign
The Metropolitan Police has launched a new campaign entitled ‘BE SAFE’ to highlight the issue of smart phone theft, often by thieves on two wheeled vehicles. Criminals use scooters and bikes to snatch phones and valuables, often riding up behind…
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SAFER: Free police security training session – Islington Square. Tues 17 March @ 11am
The Angel Town Centre Police Team is running a security training session for anyone from a customer facing business (i.e. shop, cafe, restaurant etc.) at Islington Square on Tuesday 17 March at 11am. The session, lasting one hour, will cover loss prevention…
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Spotting the fakes
BIG thanks to all those businesses who became real fake note spotters at our recent security breakfast. The Bank of England experts who trained everyone said the session held at Candid Arts Trust in Torrens Street was their best attended event so…
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STRONGER – Angel Business Survey 2018: Results
Following completion of our Annual Business Survey 2018 by The Retail Group in August, we are pleased to share the full results of this year’s survey. The report covers many aspects regarding business in the Angel including customer segmentation, travel…
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STRONGER – Inside Angel, Spring 2019 edition
We are delighted to have published our latest edition of ‘Inside Angel’, our quarterly publication giving businesses the lowdown on all that’s going on in the Angel. The spring 2019 edition includes a round up of the great results our…
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STRONGER – Our Annual Review 2018/19 published
We are pleased to publish our Annual Review 2018/19. The Review contains details of how angel.london has performed against our commitments over the last year, and our ‘promises’ and budget for 2019/20. Printed copies of the Annual Review have been…
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STRONGER: Inside Angel – Summer 2019 edition published
We are delighted to publish the latest edition of ‘Inside Angel’, our quarterly publication giving businesses the lowdown on all that’s going on in the Angel. The summer 2019 edition includes a round up of activities and initiatives in the…
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TAKE NOTE!
Top marks to licensed premises in our PubWatch group who recently headed off thieves trying to sting everyone with fake £20 notes. By circulating pictures of the two men trying to pass off forgeries around the WhatsApp group which links them…
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THE UK’S FIRST ANTI-TERROR PHONE WARNING SYSTEM
We’ve set up the first WhatsApp safety messaging group as the quickest and simplest way to alert you if there’s a terrorist attack. We’re determined that every angel.london member is told immediately about incidents so you can ensure the safety…
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WATCH YOUR CCTV!
A sharp-eyed pub manager helped Angel Police Team catch a regular bag thief by watching her CCTV. After studying the pub’s footage when a customer reported her bag stolen, the Steam Passage duty manager memorised the face and was surprised…
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