2025 marks a milestone year for the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC). LPRC is celebrating 25 years of protecting people, property, products, and profits. Since its founding in 2000, the LPRC has been dedicated to detecting and preventing theft through evidence-based solutions. Today, LPRC is proud to support over 100 retail members, including recognizable brands like 7-Eleven, Kohl’s, and Nordstrom, as well as over 160 solution partners whose expertise and resources help advance the field of loss prevention.
Quarter of a Century Providing Research & Evidence
Reflecting on LPRC’s 25-year journey, Scott Ziter, Chairman of the LPRC Board of Advisors, remarked, “Congratulations to LPRC for reaching its milestone of 25 years of service to the loss prevention and asset protection industry. I’ve been part of this great organization since 2014 and have had the honor of leading the Board of Advisors these past several years. Wishing this best-in-class team nothing but success for years to come.”
LPRC’s commitment to research, innovation, and collaboration has led to groundbreaking studies and field-tested solutions that have significantly advanced the loss prevention industry. Through initiatives like the LPRC’s INNOVATE program, LPRC has provided a collaborative environment for developing and testing cutting-edge technologies aimed at reducing theft, fraud, and violence.
Celebrating Two Decades of LPRC IMPACT
In addition to this business anniversary, the LPRC will host the 20th annual LPRC IMPACT Conference this March. LPRC IMPACT is the Loss Prevention Research Council’s flagship conference, a three-day event that brings together hundreds of retail security professionals, industry leaders, and researchers to shape the future of loss prevention.
The 20th annual LPRC IMPACT Conference will take place March 24–26 in Gainesville, FL. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with experts in the field, attend presentations and panels, and participate in breakout sessions and hands-on demonstrations.
LPRC’s Legacy and Plans for the Future
The Loss Prevention Research Council is guided by five core values: research, innovate, collaborate, inform, and engage. LPRC has made immense progress in the arena of loss prevention through its commitment to these principles, namely through the release of groundbreaking studies and field-tested solutions.
One of the best examples of these values in practice is LPRC’s INNOVATE program, an ongoing, collaborative program that highlights the application of research and data in partnership with several cities across the country. To complement the real-world application of LPRC’s research, the LPRC has continued to grow and develop several LPRC labs equipped with cutting-edge technology to allow the team to prototype, test, and simulate solutions aimed at deterring theft, fraud, and violence in a controlled environment.
Reflecting on the organization’s journey, Dr. Read Hayes, founder and executive director of LPRC, stated, “A lot of imagination and hard work by a lot of people built LPRC’s capabilities, reputation, and hundreds of actionable report briefs. Even after 25 years, it feels like the growing LPRC Community is just getting started.”
About the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)
The Loss Prevention Research Council works with retail executives, solution partners, and law enforcement officials to conduct scientific research that improves retail asset protection. LPRC focuses on preventing and detecting theft, fraud, and violence in retail settings.
LPRC members get access to the latest research, best practices, and insights related to asset protection, as well as opportunities to collaborate with industry experts through training programs and networking events (like LPRC IMPACT) to advance their professional development.
To learn more about the Loss Prevention Research Council’s events and membership, visit lpresearch.org.
