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This new digital platform lets shops like Tesco and Boots quickly send CCTV evidence of shoplifting directly to the police. Previously, this process was much slower, taking weeks for footage to reach officers. Speeding up evidence submission means police can act faster, which seems to be making a real difference in how many cases lead to a charge or caution.
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