Carlow Chamber will offically launch their Business Watch Initiative this evening.
The scheme is aimed at helping local retailers deal with issues such as shoplifiting, anti-social behaviour and Credit Card fraud amongst others.
Businesses will have a designated phone number to report suspicious activity to local Gardaí who will then send a group text alerting all ‘Carlow Business Watch’ memebrs.
The scheme will be offically launched in the Seven Oaks Hotel this evening at 6:30pm.
Sergeant John Foley says its mutually beneficial