Professional Development

Building a successful career in loss prevention has always been predicated on the commitment to professional growth and development. Working in a business as...

This is another in a series of interviews with working LP professionals who have earned their LPQ or LPC certification from the Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) to hear in their own words why they pursued loss prevention certification, and how it benefited their loss prevention careers.

I recently watched a video of a panel discussion on organized retail crime (ORC). The panel discussed current ORC issues, legislation, coalitions, online sales...

Westbury, MA based BJ’s Wholesale Club announced the promotion of Brendan Fitzgerald to the position of Assistant Vice President of Asset Protection Operations. Prior...

Brian Broadus was named Senior Director of Asset and Profit Protection for Sears Holdings Corporation. Brian most recently served as Corporate Director of Loss...

TBC Corporation has named Bryan Hoppe as Vice President of Asset Protection. Bryan is a seasoned professional with extension background in operations and risk...

Gisel Ruiz, chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., has announced the promotion of Mike Lamb to vice president of asset protection and safety –...

Loss prevention professionals seem to be an eager group for continuing education. There are some great certifications in our industry, and I would encourage...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Karl F. Langhorst, CPP, CFI is corporate director of loss prevention for The Kroger Co. based in Cincinnati. Prior to 2008 he...