A CRIME prevention event will take place in Glasgow next week to help people make their business or home more secure. 

Safer Communities Officers will be holding the event in the President's Lounge at Hampden Park from 10am to 3pm on Tuesday, November 12. 

Police say the event aims to provide members of the public and retailers with advice in relation to personal safety and crimes such as shoplifting and burglary. 

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They will be joined by representatives from the security industry to discuss and showcase products such as alarms, CCTV, fogging systems, locks and hardware and security fencing. 

The Committee of Scottish Bankers, Retailers Against Crime and the Scottish Grocers' Federation will be attending, amongst others. 

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Constable Brian Watt said: "We aim to provide members of the public and retailers with advice in relation to acquisitive crime and personal safety.

"This includes retail crime, commercial break-ins, domestic housebreakings, doorstep crime and much more.

"There will be a number of stalls providing product demonstrations and information from suppliers all of which are of 'Secured by Design' standard.

"Representatives will be on hand to provide expert advice, whether you are a member of the public, business owner, manager or employee.

"This is a great opportunity for everyone to come along and see what we and our partners can offer you to make your property or business more secure.

"If you have concerns about your home, business, or vehicle being targeted, please come along and see us."