New CCTV platform speeds up shoplifting investigations across London
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New CCTV platform speeds up shoplifting investigations across London

10 Aug 2026 · Originally published 10 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: CCTV sharing pilot speeds up London's shoplifting investigations
A new digital reporting platform allows retailers to submit evidence directly to the Metropolitan Police, cutting down wait times that previously lasted weeks. By enabling officers to receive footage and statements in hours, the pilot scheme has significantly increased the rate of charges and cautions for shoplifting offences in participating boroughs.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater London
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