Contributor

Stefanie Hoover, CFI

Stefanie Hoover, CFI, is vice president and editor-in-chief at Loss Prevention Magazine. She has over twenty years’ experience in retail loss prevention and worked as a solution provider serving loss prevention professionals in retail. Curently, she serves on the Loss Prevention Research Council Board of Advisors and IAI Midwest Chapter Board. Stefanie is a Legacy Certified Forensic Interiewer and received her Bachelor of Science in the Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale. She can be reached at StefanieH@LossPreventionMedia.com.

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Articles

College Admissions Scammers: Scumbags or Science?

Maybe it's economy of scale, an evolutionary adaptation, or just laziness: whatever you want to call it, all humans engage in some form of lying, cheating or stealing.

Professional Development

Worldwide Adventures of a Certified Forensic Interviewer

Last December, I went on an adventure to China, and from the perspective of a certified forensic interviewer (who loves to observe behavior), the main takeaway is that people are the same no matter where you go.

Retail Crime

1-800 Shoplifting Assistance, May I Help You?

Sometimes, things just fall in your lap. I'd been trying to decide what to write about for this blog, you know, something interesting and topical to really get folks hooked and coming back. Nothing was really striking me as The One, until I got a phone call…

Professional Development

#YouToo?

I agonized over it, but finally I realized that if these things are bothering me, maybe someone out there will get something out of these thoughts, even if it's only one person. Never one to do things halfway, here it goes—a purge, so to speak.

Industry News

Let’s Sit at the Same Side of the Table (CONTROLTEK)

Thinking back to when I worked for various retailers over the years and bumping into "vendors," let's just say I was mostly underwhelmed (though sometimes pleasantly surprised) at the service we received.

Industry News

I Checked Out LPRC IMPACT and Here’s What I Learned

The first of October was another first for me. I attended the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) IMPACT conference for the first time, in muggy but beautiful Gainesville, FL.

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Investigations

Why Good Investigators Fail

Sometimes the mighty fall. Even the most seasoned loss prevention professional can get in a rut or make mistakes based on habit or personal attitudes. Why? Here are the three common reasons.

Investigations

The Battle of the Sexes in the Interview Room

Who’s better at interviewing: men or women? You’re probably thinking that a post written by a woman would contain a clear-cut answer, firmly tilted towards—women. This should be a slam dunk, no-brainer, obvious as can be.

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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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Stefanie Hoover, CFI

Articles

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Violence in the Workplace

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LPM Webinar: Reducing Workplace Violence by Safeguarding Employees and Assets

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Whitepapers

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LP Solutions

Sensormatic Solutions Collaborates with REI Co-op on New, Sustainable Approach to Shipping Hard Tags

The Power of Partnership: Transform Your Retail Security with Protos’ Off-Duty Services

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