Professional Development

In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we hear from Doug Baker, FMI's VP of Industry Relations. Stefanie and Doug discuss what's new at FMI, their AP & Grocery Resilience conference, and the results of their survey, Key Strategies for 2024 and Beyond.

In a fiercely competitive market, it’s vital to invest in a security camera system that not only deters criminal activity but also offers valuable insights.

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.

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

We must always keep in mind that leadership is about so much more than making decisions and telling our teams what to do. Never overlook those quiet heroes. They deserve to know just how important they are.

In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI, and Bryan Barlow, CFI discuss the basics of trauma-informed interviewing and why applying trauma-informed principles in different interview scenarios is essential.

Watch this Flock Safety webinar on-demand now to gain an understanding of the importance of expanding your security perimeter from the inside to the outside of your stores to better protect your assets, employees, and customers. 

In this video, Amanda Weaver, CFI curates a discussion on the issues facing female professionals in the loss prevention field, featuring: Stefanie Hoover, CFI; Jennifer Schaefer, MA, LPC; Towanna Bazile, BMA, CFI; and Deana Bailey, CFI.

The words are supposed to be soft, but they hit like a ton of bricks, "You have been 'impacted,'" "Sorry, there is a reduction in force." Words hurt.