Jim Lee, LPC
James “Jim” Lee, LPC is the executive editor and cofounder of LP Magazine. He is a founding and current member of the Foundation board of directors serving on its executive committee.
Lee has over thirty years of practical experience as a retail security and loss prevention executive, including senior positions with Montgomery Ward, The Broadway, Lazarus, and Marshall’s. In addition, he is the founder of LPM Media Group, a consulting and training company that supports retailers with internal awareness programs, and LPjobs.com, the largest e-recruiting platform for LP professionals.
In 2010 Lee was inducted into the National Retail Federation’s Ring of Excellence, recognizing him for his pioneering contributions to the LP industry.
Lee is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in forensic studies and sociology. He can be contacted at JimL (at) LPportal (dot) com.
Changing the Loss Prevention Culture in Food Retailing
EDITORS NOTE:Dan Faketty is vice president of loss prevention at Harris Teeter, an upscale grocery chain with 143 stores operating in six southeastern states....
Whats Ahead in Technology in 2003?
In the mid- to late-1990s, great strides in computer and telecommunications technology gave rise to an array of cutting-edge security solutions in all areas...
The Current State of the Security Industry
EDITORS NOTE: Steven C. Millwee, CPP, is president and CEO of SecurTest, Inc., a national crisis management and applicant-screening firm based in Tampa, Florida....
Setting a Standard in Interview and Interrogation
Sometimes, something goes wrong. Maybe the confession is inadmissible in court for some reason. Or worse, maybe the suspect brings litigation against your company...
Target Investigations Hits the Bulls Eye on Crime
Something was amiss at the Target stores in Atlanta. Small, high-ticket items such as razors and film were disappearing from store shelves at an...
NEXCOM: Managing a Truly Worldwide LP Organization
EDITORS NOTE: Fritz Hirchert is director of loss prevention and safety, responsible for traditional loss prevention and safety functions for the U.S. Navys store...
Contributing to the Industry
Editor's Note: Michael P. Keenan, CPP, is vice president of loss prevention for Ross Stores, Inc., based in Newark, CA. He oversees all LP...
The View from the Top
EDITORS NOTE: Thomas Coughlin began his career as a store detective with Macys in California. After several years in various LP positions with Cook...
From Store Detective to the ASIS Board of Directors
EDITORS NOTE: Linda Florence, CPP, is currently assistant director of security and investigations at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, rated one...