Loss Prevention

Here are three proven strategies to ensure associates have the ability to detect and address security threats, while retaining information and staying engaged throughout training.

For years, there have been those who have questioned whether retail loss prevention and law enforcement can effectively work in partnership with one another. Professionals working in loss prevention have often felt that law enforcement was unconcerned about helping them with their business.

“So, what do you do?” This is common question that for some loss prevention professionals presents a perplexing set of thoughts. “How do I adequately satisfy the inquirer’s request, without overcomplicating the dialogue?”

The NRF PROTECT conference’s Ring of Excellence Award recognizes pioneers in the retail LP/AP community whose honor, integrity and character have served as a lasting example for the profession. The NRF is proud to announce that the 2018 recipient of the NRF PROTECT Ring of Excellence is Bob MacLea.

Yesterday in Dallas, the Loss Prevention Foundation hosted its first Swing for Certification golf tournament at the Bear Creek golf course on the eve of the NRF PROTECT conference.

As technological advances have occurred in other domains such as computer science, the realm of capabilities in our LP/AP world has exploded. However, all too often, there is a willingness to believe that technology offers a panacea.

To become a true partner in the loss prevention community, Kadege feels there are a few primary qualities that lead the way. "First, say what you'll do and do what you say. If you say you'll do something, do it. People always prefer honesty."

"I don't believe that leading in asset protection is much different than leading in other industries," said Langley. "Of course, high integrity is a must. But ultimately, for any true leader, the focus has to be on people."

“Why do the iPads in the display area of the store continue to get stolen?” LP pros can conduct experiments to find out.

The EyeOnLP team was again on the scene for the hustle and bustle of Day 2 at the RILA Retail Asset Protection conference 2018.