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Virtual reality is increasingly being used in retail for immersive customer experiences and employee training, including loss prevention, though widespread adoption remains limited by cost, scalability, and industry readiness.

Truckers Against Trafficking empowers drivers through training to identify and report human trafficking, leading to victim recovery and offender arrests.

Tom Meehan highlights how the CFI Evolved course sharpened his communication and leadership skills beyond investigations.

CCROC is using its networks not only to fight retail crime but also to support local charities, raising over $150,000 for causes like children’s programs, cancer research, and veterans' support.

Effective leadership in retail loss prevention requires adaptability, self-awareness, and a growth-focused mindset to stay relevant and drive impact in a constantly evolving industry.

Proactive Integrity Coaching uses the ACT psychological framework to help frontline employees develop ethical behavior, emotional resilience, and integrity through values-driven, mindful coaching rather than traditional compliance training.

Cargo theft remains a severe and evolving threat across Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Brazil, with increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics prompting businesses to adopt advanced security technologies and best practices to protect their supply chains.

Jacque Brittain, LPC, emphasizes that storytelling is a vital leadership skill—crucial for communication, influence, and credibility—urging loss prevention professionals to master this art to strengthen reports, inspire teams, and drive results.

Loss prevention professionals face unique mental health challenges due to high-stress, high-risk job environments, and accessible therapy options can help them build resilience and sustain long-term well-being.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, led by Dan Boutelle, exemplifies community impact through decades of support for the American Heart Association—raising over $6.8 million, hosting annual charity events, and implementing lifesaving AED programs that have already saved eight lives in their stores.