Technology

Vision-Language Models (VLMs) combine computer vision and natural language processing to enhance retail loss prevention by not only detecting suspicious behaviors in real-time but also providing contextual understanding and actionable insights.

This article explains how CAP Index applies routine activities theory to help businesses assess vulnerabilities and reduce crime risks by addressing the convergence of offenders, targets, and guardians.

AI technology is helping retailers reduce checkout losses by detecting fraud, predicting theft, and improving overall efficiency without compromising the customer experience.

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Retailers are facing rising theft and violence, and the key to progress lies in connecting existing security technologies and collaborating across sectors to drive meaningful, long-term impact.

Whole Foods Market is using AI to improve asset protection and reduce theft, while other retailers like REI are slowly adopting AI, amid concerns over privacy and reliability.

Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is a proactive, enterprise-wide approach that helps organizations anticipate, assess, and respond to risks strategically, turning uncertainty into resilience and competitive advantage.

The article discusses the growing role of AI in criminal justice, highlighting its potential to enhance investigations through data analysis, crime prevention, and improved interrogation techniques, while also addressing concerns related to privacy, bias, accuracy, and ethical implications.

Sensormatic Solutions has launched a comprehensive, customizable RFID- and EAS-based service offering to help retailers enhance supply chain visibility, protect merchandise, and optimize in-store operations.

This article highlights how retail loss prevention can evolve from reactive to proactive strategies by adopting unified commerce and data systems, integrating loss prevention teams, and leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and automation to combat theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies across all channels.