Industry News

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.

Peter Morello, Sr., president of CIS Security Solutions, receives the LPM Founders’ Award for his dedication to building strong, trust-based partnerships and driving innovation through collaboration in the loss prevention industry.

Gregg Smith, VP of Asset Protection at Five Below, is honored with the LP Founders’ Award for his impactful leadership, team empowerment, and dedication to shaping both his company’s AP strategy and the broader industry.

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.

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.

Brand Elverston challenges retailers to rethink legacy LP strategies and embrace next-gen tech like RFID, AI, and computer vision to tackle total retail loss.

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.

Keith King, a veteran in retail product protection, shares his personal and professional commitment to supporting brick-and-mortar stores, emphasizing their vital role in community resilience, economic impact, and immediate customer satisfaction compared to online-only retailers.

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.