BID Camborne Invests In Disc

BID Camborne has announced an investment in Disc to enhance safety and support local businesses impacted by crime. This will allow businesses and community members to swiftly report crime incidents and share information on troublemakers and offenders. Disc, used by over 500 UK towns, fosters collaboration and enables real-time updates through data-protected messaging. BID:BIS, the BID Camborne Business Intelligence Scheme, is the name being given to the new Disc system.
Samantha Hussey, BID Camborne’s chair, expressed the need for this tool, given the impact of criminal behaviour on local levy payers and customers.
“We feel that it’s vital to prioritise keeping our town centre safe from crime and anti-social behaviour,” Hussey stated, noting the challenge of a limited budget but stressing that combating crime in the town was essential. Disc offers users a streamlined process to log incidents and escalate issues to law enforcement when needed. With its wide adoption across the UK, it empowers communities to tackle crime collectively.
Earlier in the year, BID Camborne Directors decided to invest in Disc and explored options for financial contributions to support its purchase. However, with external funding unavailable, BID Camborne committed to fully funding an initial pilot year to bring BID:BIS to life, demonstrating their commitment to safety in Camborne.
“We can’t afford not to,” added Hussey, emphasising the significance of this initiative for both businesses and public areas. BID Camborne’s investment in Disc marks a proactive step in creating a safer town environment, reinforcing the value of shared information to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
Find out more about Camborne BID here.