The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: April 1-7
Philadelphia DA Asks for $7M to Tackle Retail Theft | Burglars Cut Through Wall to Access Apple Store | Brands Flock to Chicago Court in War on Internet Counterfeiters
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: April 8-14
LP Officer Punches Woman in the Face at Ohio Target | Whole Foods Closes San Fran Store Over Employee Safety Concerns | Man Offers $100 to Attack Shoplifting Witness, 2 People Accept
View ArticleNRF Report Shows ORC Is a Growing Threat for US Retailers
Organized retail crime (ORC) is growing in both scope and complexity, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation, Organized Retail Crime: An Assessment of a Persistent and...
View ArticleThe Problem of Organized Retail Crime: Overstated or Misunderstood?
To determine whether the retail crime problem has been overstated, we need to understand the nature of retail crime in general.
View ArticlePartnering for Better Case Outcomes the Chicago Way
An exhaustive investigation into a multi-state organized retail crime (ORC) ring came to a head on a crisp and sunny fall day in Chicago.
View ArticleThe Problem with Sentences
Higher rates of incarceration do not immediately lead to reductions in crime. Any policy change takes time to impact society, especially one as complicated as crime. In this Editor Letter, Stefanie...
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: April 15-21
LPRC Highlighted on CBS Sunday Morning | Home Depot Employee Fatally Shot While Confronting Shoplifter | $1.65M in Vehicles and Goods Recovered in Cargo Theft Bust
View ArticleUnpacking Crypto: New Currency or Money Laundering Tool?
Cryptocurrency can help combat centralized financial power. But it can also attract criminals who use it to steal and commit fraud.
View ArticleDiving into LPM’s Violence in the Retail Workplace Survey
The importance of workplace safety is not a new concept, but it has evolved. Here, we dive deep into the results of LPM's Violence in the Workplace Survey.
View ArticleMistakes Made in the ORC Interview
Interviewing those that are suspected members of an organized retail crime ring requires a strategic approach and preparation. These conversations may vary in context, taking place in a variety of...
View ArticleNevada Sheriffs Show Support for Crime Reduction Act
Sheriffs in Nevada are showing support for the Crime Reduction Act, S.B. 412, which has been championed by Governor Joe Lombardo.
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: April 22-28
Dick's Worker Steals $70K in Goods | TikTok Exposes Target's Reality Amid San Francisco Crime Wave | Thieves Pose as FedEx Workers in SoHo
View ArticleWebinar: From the Black Market to the Dark Web—ORC Illegal Trade,...
The ORCAs in Action initiative is holding the latest in a series of virtual conferences on Wednesday, May 24th from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This event will feature two innovative presentations on...
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: April 29-May 5
More Than $12K in Cash and Product Stolen from Liquor Store | Nordstrom Is Closing San Fran Stores as Retail Pain Grows | 10-Year-Olds Found Working at McDonald's Until 2 A.M.
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: May 6-12
CHP Arrests 40 Connections to $150M in Stolen Merchandise | Shoplifter Pulls Knife During Struggle with Home Depot Worker | Tigard Police Make 23 Shoplifting Arrests
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: May 13-19
NRF CEO Speaks On the Rise in Retail Crime | Police Search for Shoplifters Accused of Stealing Over $12K from Denver Stores | Burglars Take $70K of Merchandise from LA Shoe Store
View ArticleInsights from Survey on ORC Across the States
The goal of this report was to better understand the causes, consequences, and control of ORC throughout the United States at the state level, and the results from the 187 participants more than...
View ArticleNew ORC Law Passes in Minnesota
After years of efforts and collaboration, the Minnesota Retailers Association’s ORC Definition Bill has passed through the legislative process and was signed by the governor.
View ArticleDiving into LPM’s Violence in the Retail Workplace Survey
The importance of workplace safety is not a new concept, but it has evolved. Here, we dive deep into the results of LPM's Violence in the Workplace Survey.
View ArticleThe Biggest News in Loss Prevention: April 15-21
LPRC Highlighted on CBS Sunday Morning | Home Depot Employee Fatally Shot While Confronting Shoplifter | $1.65M in Vehicles and Goods Recovered in Cargo Theft Bust
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