Funded by National Crime Strategy, the Business Police Academy (BPA) is a crime prevention initiative specifically developed for the business community. Through the BPA, local businesses with the police, address crime prevention issues that businesses confront on a daily basis. In the classroom the business community learns more about business related crime and most importantly practical crime prevention strategies.

Program topics were designed by the London Police Service in consultation with the business community and address the most commonly identified concerns. Merchants and businesses learn through classroom lectures, guest speakers, facilitated discussion groups and live demonstrations. Participants also have the opportunity to observe the police working in the community.

One high priority goal of Old East Village BIA Crime Prevention Initiative is to create a safe and vibrant commercial corridor, at the heart of an inclusive community, where more people shop, work, live and have fun. In order to accomplish this, the BIA has become and active partner, leader and resource in crime prevention.