We know that your week can get busy, and the time you have to catch up on the news from around the retail loss prevention industry is often stolen away by other things. That’s why the LPM team sifts through headlines from all over the country to bring only the most relevant LP news to you here, in our special weekly news round-up—the perfect bookend to a productive week.
Here’s What You May Have Missed
With Eileen O’Neill Burke now officially sworn in as Cook County State’s Attorney, big changes are expected in how retail theft cases are changed and handled. The $1,000 felony theft threshold will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Family Planning on Suing Walmart and Officer Involved in Deadly Shooting
The family of a man killed by an off-duty officer outside a Corpus Christie, Texas Walmart is working to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and the retail giant. They are seeking $25 million in damages.
DeSantis Cracks Down on Retail Theft, Porch Pirates in Florida
Porch pirates are at the top of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ naughty list this Christmas. In April, he signed House Bill 549, which cracks won on retail theft and porch pirates. And while police see porch pirate cases year-round, it picks up during the holidays.
C-Suite Security Comes into Focus after UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Death
In the wake of the premeditated fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, C-suite security is being scrutinized across industries. Dozens of chief security officers from some of the nation’s largest companies have since met virtually to discuss new security measures for executives.
Security Officer Fires at Suspect in Armored Truck Theft Outside H-E-B
Shots were fired outside an H-E-B after an armored truck theft Tuesday afternoon. Police said a suspect stole a bag of cash from an armored truck and took off. That’s when a security officer fired at the suspect’s vehicle at least twice, hitting it.
Spokane City Council Considers $90K Grant to Fight Retail Theft
The Spokane, Washington police department is working hard to crack down on retail theft this holiday season, and could soon be given an extra boost. A Washington State Department of Commerce $90,000 grant has been awarded to SPD in contract with the Washington ORCA.