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Read Hayes, PhD, CPP

Read Hayes, Ph.D., CPP is a research scientist at the University of Florida, and the director of the industry group Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC). The University of Florida Crime Prevention Research Team conducts research to provide organizations with improved crime and loss-control methods. The independent LPRC was founded by ten major retail chains in 2000 to help improve their loss prevention results using scientific research. Dr. Hayes has spoken at over 100 conferences, and is the author of over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, 150 magazine articles, and four top-selling books. Dr. Hayes is a criminology graduate of the University of Florida, as well as Leicester University in the UK.

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Articles

Retail Crime

Checklists Matter

Before starting an incision, confirm the patient’s identity. Clearly mark the exact surgical site. Ask about allergies. Discuss any anticipated blood loss. Introduce yourself...

Professional Development

Training Makes a Difference

The loss prevention/asset protection industry is full of hard-chargers—individuals striving to get better, to excel at what they do, to make a difference. But...

Loss Prevention

How to Win with Your Loss Prevention Strategies

Regardless of what your company sells, where you sell it, or your total store count, you as a loss prevention or asset protection professional...

Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

Footprints and Flea Markets

Every living person generates signals, signatures, and noise, if you will. As we move through time and space, we shed DNA, talk on phones,...

Safety

Crime Deterrence Enhancements Should Take Priority over Tech Improvements

This may sound controversial, but it’s been my observation that over the years that loss prevention professionals are behavioral experts first and technicians second....

Retail Crime

Winning Loss Prevention

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Information Dominance

Intelligence drives the fight. Ask General George Washington. In fact, ask anyone battling an adversary. Good, accurate, current intel and definition makes the total...

Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

Getting the Dosage Right to Stop the Pain

We have new CCTV cameras, but now what? This is the type of question we often hear. For example, do we primarily want the...

Professional Development

Leadership in Action

Leaders lead, of course, but what does that look like? What do successful leaders do? At the University of Florida (UF) and the Loss...

Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

Painting Pictures Is Never Easy

Loss prevention and asset protection decision-makers need clearer pictures of the causes and dynamics of their crime and loss issues. Precise, cost-effective solutions addressing...

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