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Courtney Wolfe

Courtney Wolfe is the managing editor for LPM. Before coming to LPM, she worked at SDM Magazine, a trade publication for security systems integrators. Courtney received her bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism from Columbia College Chicago. She can be reached at CourtneyW@losspreventionmedia.com.

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Articles

Survey Reveals EAS Tags Are Not Going Away | Ep. 87

In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we dive into the results of a recent survey commissioned by Sensormatic and conducted by LPM.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: July 20 – 26

How a California Momfluencer Became a Shoplifting Queenpin | Fatal Knife Fight Between Clerk and Shoplifter Raises Questions about Poverty, Hunger, and Frustration with Petty Crime | A Tennessee Store Clerk Stole a $1M Lottery Ticket from a Customer

Industry News

FTC Launches Investigation into ‘Surveillance Pricing’

The Federal Trade Commission issued orders to eight companies offering surveillance pricing products and services that incorporate data about consumers’ characteristics and behavior.

Industry News

Retail Crime Queenpin Michelle Mack Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Michelle Mack, ringleader of a nationwide organized retail crime ring that targeted ULTA Beauty, Sephora, and other retailers, has received a sentence of five years and five months in a California state prison.

Professional Development

Female Leaders in Loss Prevention Share Their Experiences

In this video, Amanda Weaver, CFI curates a discussion on the issues facing female professionals in the loss prevention field, featuring: Stefanie Hoover, CFI; Jennifer Schaefer, MA, LPC; Towanna Bazile, BMA, CFI; and Deana Bailey, CFI.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: July 13 – 19

Cali Retailers' Profits Could Take a Hit with Self-Checkout Elimination | Burglars Made Off with 300+ Guns by Smashing Cars into Stores | Unprecedented Theft Prompts New Security Measures in Maryland Giant Food Stores

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Industry News

California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Has Recovered More Than $6.8M in Stolen Goods This Year

Since January, the CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force has conducted 320 investigations, made 717 arrests, and recovered nearly 230,000 stolen goods valued at more than $6.8 million.

Industry News

Dr. Read Hayes of the LPRC Is Recognized as a Global Thought Leader

This new honor represents an effort to bring enhanced objectivity, transparency, and rigor to the process of identifying influencers and thought leaders in the field.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: July 6 – 12

Mississippi Changes Shoplifting Law, Making it Easier to Charge Accomplices | 18-Year-Old Charged for Allegedly Shooting Security Guard Execution-Style While Shoplifting | Man Facing Charges after $200K Worth of Legos Discovered in His Store

Industry News

Advancing Retail Safety with Reveal Body Cameras

Reveal is at the forefront of addressing industry challenges with cutting-edge body camera solutions, designed to deter crime and provide a reassuring presence on the retail floor.

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Violence in the Workplace

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Violence in the Workplace

Webinars

LPM Webinar Available On-Demand: Internal Theft, Threats, and Investigations

ORCAS in ACTION WEBINAR ON-DEMAND: ORC March Madness 2025

Available On-Demand Now: Retail’s Dangerous Triangle of Trafficking, Trucking, & Organized Theft

Whitepapers

WHITEPAPER: Adapting Security Strategies in a World Where Change Is the Only Constant

WHITEPAPER: How Organized Retail Crime Is Threatening the Retail Industry

WHITEPAPER: US Retail Worker Safety Report

LP Solutions

The SEMM Holdings Story: A Journey of Dedication, Expertise, and Innovation

Agentic AI for Physical Security

The State of AI in Retail Surveillance