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Jac Brittain, LPC

Jacque “Jac” Brittain, LPC is editorial director for LP Magazine, the premier news and educational publication for the loss prevention/asset protection professional. Brittain also currently serves as director of learning design and certification for the Loss Prevention Foundation. Prior to joining the magazine, he served as a director of learning design and certification for a leading e-learning platform where his responsibilities included design, development, and implementation of award winning e-learning content. In this role he also managed the development of the loss prevention industry’s only internationally sanctioned LP credentials—the LPQualified (LPQ) and LPCertified (LPC) courses in collaboration with the Loss Prevention Foundation. Brittain previously served as vice president of operations for the largest executive search and consulting firm in the nation specializing in the retail loss prevention industry. Partnering with company leadership across the country, the primary mission involved the identification, evaluation, and assessment of our nation’s best loss prevention professionals to secure talent in key positions nationwide. In his forty years in the loss prevention industry, Brittain has worked in various retail formats; holding positions with increasing responsibilities while helping build and enhance many different programs across the country. His diverse background provides a rich but unique perspective on the industry and the loss prevention community.

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LPM Webinar on Today’s Teams, Tomorrow’s Leaders: Leading, Developing & Leaving a Legacy in AP

Join us on Wednesday, August 20 at 2 p.m. ET for this one hour panel discussion which will provide real-world insights and personal reflections from professionals who have helped shape the evolution of asset protection.

Embracing the Power of Storytelling

Jacque Brittain, LPC, emphasizes that storytelling is a vital leadership skill—crucial for communication, influence, and credibility—urging loss prevention professionals to master this art to strengthen reports, inspire teams, and drive results.

Something Good: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, led by Dan Boutelle, exemplifies community impact through decades of support for the American Heart Association—raising over $6.8 million, hosting annual charity events, and implementing lifesaving AED programs that have already saved eight lives in their stores.

RILA Researches the Underreporting of Retail Theft

Despite official crime stats suggesting retail theft is down, new research shows it's actually rising—underreporting, shifting policies, and strained police resources are masking the true scale of the problem and fueling a misleading public narrative.

Organized Retail Crime Monthly News Recap: June 2025

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of June, 2025.
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Joe Laufenberg Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership

The LP Magazine Founders’ Awards honor industry leaders like Joe Laufenberg of Festival Foods, whose authentic, people-focused leadership and commitment to empowering others exemplifies the positive impact loss prevention professionals can have on both business and lives.

Scott McBride Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership

Scott McBride’s journey from the Marine Corps to chief global asset protection officer at American Eagle reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and the belief that every team member holds the potential to lead and succeed.

Inaugural National ORC Blitz Underscores the Power of Partnerships

Spearheaded by the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force (CCROC) and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Chicago market, a nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime, or “National ORC Blitz,” was implemented on May 30th.

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Violence in the Workplace

Download this 34-page special report from Loss Prevention Magazine about types and frequency of violent incidents, impacts on employees and customers, effectiveness of tools and training, and much more.

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