Jac Brittain, LPC
Organized Retail Crime Training Welcomed by Broward County Deputies
As is true with so many of today’s greatest challenges, education is the key to finding solutions. The willingness to expand our base of...
Shoplifter Safety: Knowing When to ‘Let It Go’
Confronting a shoplifter always carries with it the potential for an unpredictable outcome, and while most shoplifting apprehensions result in the shoplifter cooperating, it’s critical that we remain alert and aware, prepared for the unexpected and knowing how to react. Most importantly, this also requires having the judgment and fortitude to let it go when the situation calls for it. It could end up being one of the most important decisions that you make.
COVID-19, Omicron, and Pandemic Response: What’s Next for Retail?
After nearly two years of pandemic-related lockdowns, social distancing, masking, and vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic still looms large.
A New Year with New Beginnings
There are some exciting things in the works. Here’s to all we have to look forward to in 2022! Happy New Year!
Building on What We Do Best
Looking back on the past 24 months, we have faced a perfect storm of events that have largely redefined our communities, the business of retail, and the face of loss prevention.
Retailers and Law Enforcement Professionals Join Forces in Orlando
This week LP Magazine was at the Rosen Plaza hotel in Orlando, Florida for the 2021 CLEAR and FLEPRU Conference.
What Is Organized Retail Crime?
Organized retail crime involves two or more persons obtaining retail merchandise through theft and fraud as part of an unlawful enterprise.
10 Common Characteristics of High-Shrink Retail Stores
Shrink isn’t a cause—it’s an effect. It’s an outcome that goes well beyond the concept of bad guys stealing from our stores. Taking action to build awareness and understanding is essential to the success of your business. Here are some common characteristics in high-shrink stores.
Finding the Courage to Move Forward After 9/11
John Feehan was working as the director of fraud in the Century 21 Department store in New York City, across the street from the Twin Towers at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
Even After 9/11, the Parade Must Go On
John Matas, formerly vice president of investigations, fraud, and organized retail crime for Macy’s, shares his account of that day.