Jewellery retailers interested in refining their safety and security skills are in luck, thanks to a new offering from Jewelers Mutual.
The insurance group has partnered with Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) and UL Solutions on the Safety and Security Academy, a free online training program available for jewellers and pawnbrokers in the United States and Canada, as well as their team members.
“Security is always a concern in the jewellery industry, and knowledge is power when it comes to jewellers’ safety,” says Mike Alexander, chief operating officer for Jewelers Mutual. “With crime on the rise, it is more critical than ever to make security education a top priority. Our goal in introducing the Safety and Security Academy is to help our jewellers and pawnbrokers advance their knowledge and skills to keep themselves, their staff, and their businesses safe and secure.”
The academy consists of 16 courses containing content aligned with the JSA Manual of Jewelry Security, Jewelers Mutual reports. The program includes 200 minutes of learning and coursework, which can be tailored to business and staff needs.
Lessons focus on how to:
- Reduce the likelihood of criminal targeting
- Decrease crime-related losses
- Travel safely with valuable inventory
- Stay safe during and following a criminal incident
“Complacency can be dangerous to jewellers and pawnbrokers, their staff, and their businesses,” Alexander says. “The academy is intended for repeat use. We recommend the coursework is used for new employee onboarding, monthly group training sessions, and ongoing staff refreshers to keep best practices top of mind.”
To register, click here.
