Safety

“Let it go.” When it comes to dealing with shoplifters, these can be the three most important words in our vocabulary. Unfortunately, for many of us they may also seem like the most challenging to learn.

The report reveals that 90 percent of gun incidents in the US resulted in injury or loss of life, illustrating the critical nature of the gun violence epidemic.

Clear policies and training in retail security matter. In this article by Joe Blaettler, read how a store’s failure to properly train employees in loss prevention led to an $8 million verdict after a plaintiff was injured during an attempted shoplifter detainment.

A successful retail safety program reaches well beyond compliance with governmental regulations and mandated procedures.

LVT has unveiled SafeNow, a mobile application feature that allows employees to activate LVT unit lights and audio warnings, improving their safety during shift changes and any time they are outside of the building.

The LPRC asked retailers how problematic retail violence is in the states they serve. Find out where each states rank in this LPM exclusive.

An AP professional for Target and an armed security officer at a downtown LA shopping plaza were shot by an alleged shoplifter this week after the suspect attempted to make off with stolen merchandise from the store.

On this last day of 2024, take some time to reflect with the top ten stories on our site from the year.

Join our panel of experts as they provide insights into how leading-edge tools, such as real-time monitoring, access control, and weapons detection systems create a safer workplace by empowering security teams to respond quickly and proactively.

A large portion of crimes known to retailers are never reported to law enforcement—this means that these incidents will never show up in the official crime statistics that most in the media and policymaking often cite.