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23 percent of Americans have shoplifted, according to the latest LendingTree survey of 2,000 US consumers—and 90 percent of recent shoplifters say they were motivated to do so because of inflation and the current economy.

The recipient will be an individual with extensive experience in law enforcement whose actions and outlook exemplify the ethos set by the late Chief Kevin Kolbye, the esteemed chief officer for whom the award is named. 

In the coming weeks, ORCAs across the country will be holding their annual conferences, which provide tremendous training and awareness opportunities, networking, and investigative support for retailers, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors.

InstaKey Security Systems announced the launch of the latest version of its flagship software, SecurityRecords.com.

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CONTROLTEK is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Meehan as chief executive officer, read more here!

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Gatekeeper’s tech-enabled Purchek® pushout theft prevention solution utilizes proprietary sensors, AI-enabled video, and data analytics to monitor shopping cart movement.

A recent study from City, University of London looks at whether income inequality affects people's decision to buy counterfeit luxury goods and how perceptions influence this choice. Read more here!

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) have announced the launch of the 2024 Store Walk Initiative, a unique approach to tackling organized retail crime, habitual theft, and its impact on communities.