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Retailers’ Response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
As I write this column, Hurricane Irma is bearing down on Florida just two weeks after Hurricane Harvey devastated southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Both storms have exacted extreme damage...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 18, 2017
Employee accused of stealing more than $25,000 in groceries An employee at a Tennessee grocery store is accused of stealing more than $25,000 worth of groceries over a nine-year period. Police...
View ArticleLas Vegas Man Dies after Being Struck by Car of Suspect in Convenience Store...
A man who may have been trying to intervene in a convenience store theft Sunday morning in North Las Vegas was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by the female suspect, according to city police. The...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 19, 2017
Reno man indicted for $3.5M PayPal fraud scheme A Reno man made his initial appearance in federal court for allegedly engaging in a $3.5 million fraud scheme involving more than 8,000 fraudulent PayPal...
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Nashville to Host this Year’s Loss Prevention Leadership Trifecta
The excitement is building in Nashville, Tennessee this week in anticipation of the back-to-back-to-back loss prevention leadership meetings that are taking place to support LP Magazine, the Retail...
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What Is a Loss Prevention Manager?
What is a loss prevention manager? What might appear to be a fairly simple question now requires a much more complicated answer in a new age of retail where roles and responsibilities are changing on a...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 20, 2017
Notorious jewel thief out of jail; facing charges of shoplifting A notorious 86-year-old jewel thief is out of jail but still faces legal trouble.mDrew Findling, a lawyer for Doris Payne, said Monday...
View ArticleWoman Bystander Shoots Suspected Shoplifter
An active investigation is underway after police said a shoplifting suspect was shot in Knightdale, North Carolina, Monday evening. Police said they were investigating a larceny at the Walmart on...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 21, 2017
New York man sentenced to two years in prison in international $200M credit card fraud conspiracy A New York man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for his role in one of the largest credit...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 22, 2017
Man accused of robbing Target identified as fleeing fugitive sheriffs tried to shoot The Gap, Pennsylvania, man a sheriff’s deputy shot at Thursday as he tried to elude police is the same man who is...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 25, 2017
Two suspected of assaulting LP associate arrested Two people suspected of assaulting a loss prevention associate and theft are behind bars, police said. In August, employees of Kohl’s noticed two...
View Article2017 LP Magazine/RILA LPLC/Loss Prevention Foundation Meeting Recap
Nashville, TN, has long been known as a city of opportunity for countless singers and songwriters looking to make their mark on the music landscape. Last week, loss prevention leadership played their...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 26, 2017
Crime group used computer hackers in $400K Tucson fraud case Four Mexican nationals joined forces with Russian hackers to counterfeit thousands of credit cards and make over $400,000 in fraudulent...
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How to Recognize Signs of Employee Fraud
A comprehensive study of injuries and illnesses in retail several years ago surprised researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). They said that despite the...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 27, 2017
Suspended Florida Gators facing felony fraud charges after credit card misuse Nine Florida players are facing felony charges after they allegedly used stolen credit card information to make purchases...
View ArticleBreaking News in the Industry: September 28, 2017
Austin jewelry store manager accused of pawning Rolex watches worth $150,000 A manager of a North Austin, Texas, watch and jewelry store faces theft charges after pawning several Rolex watches valued...
View ArticleUSS Provides Solution to Detect Unauthorized Magnets In Stores
Since the dawn of modern commerce as we know it, thieves have adapted and adopted new techniques and strategies to overcoming the ever-evolving and improving anti-theft and security measures used by...
View Article5 Upcoming Loss Prevention Conferences and Events
This post brought to you by LPJobs. As a busy loss prevention professional, you don’t have much time to keep tabs on industry event details. Let us help you find your next networking opportunity,...
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People on the Move: October 2017
Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals, it may mean reaching a top leadership position at a...
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How Store Environments Affect Shoplifting Crime
Here’s how one shoplifter assesses risk. “First things first—you want to know if they got what you want. The second factor is the risk involvement. The risk involvement will be security times cameras...
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