Industry groups demand govt and police help to fight retail crime

Two industry groups are joining forces to demand more help from the government and police to fight retail crime saying too much emphasis is put on businesses protecting themselves. The Motor Trade Association and the Dairy and Business Owners Group have formed the Alliance; Safer Shops. It's pushing for greater protection for service stations, dairies and liquor stores saying they are under constant threat of crime and violence, which can leave hard working kiwis physically injured and mentally scarred. Dairy and Business Owners Group Vice Chair Ash Parmar spoke to Lisa Owen.