Crime analysis has revealed an increase in local shoplifting, which Revere Police plan to address with the help of a federal grant, increasing police presence and loss prevention efforts for local businesses.
By GAYLA CAWLEY
REVERE—The Revere Police Department has received a $38,495 grant to combat an increase in shoplifting in the city, Revere police said.
The Revere Police Department was one of 27 cities and towns in Massachusetts to receive the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Program Implementation grant, which is a federal grant administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Office of Grants and Research, Revere police said.
The purpose of the grant is to develop and implement a “No Tolerance for Shoplifting” program. Through Revere’s crime analysis program, the police department has reported a significant increase in shoplifting offenses, Revere police said.
Over the next several months, the police department will have an increased presence in the city’s major retail locations and surrounding areas to enhance enforcement and arrests to reduce shoplifting, Revere police said.
The program is a partnership with Revere businesses and retailers to assist with their loss prevention efforts, Revere police said.
Gayla Cawley can be reached at [email protected]
