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Loss Prevention Magazine - Spring 2025

In the Spring 2025 Issue of LPM, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including a look at the retail crime crisis in Albuquerque, RILA's research on the underreporting of retail theft, how collaboration and legislation can curb strategic cargo theft, teens wreaking havoc in stores, and so much more! View the flipbook of the Spring 2025 Issue here. 

Articles from This Issue

Scott McBride Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership

Scott McBride’s journey from the Marine Corps to chief global asset protection officer at American Eagle reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and the belief that every team member holds the potential to lead and succeed.

A Perfect Storm in the Desert

Amid high rates of property crime, police staffing challenges, a fentanyl crisis, and widespread social instability, Albuquerque has emerged as an unexpected hotspot for retail theft, prompting retailers and law enforcement to push for reforms, partnerships, and tougher enforcement to turn the tide.

Editor’s Letter: Sharing Is Caring

As the retail loss prevention industry enters another tradeshow season, professionals are reminded that open sharing and collaboration—not corporate silence—drive growth, innovation, and collective problem-solving across the field.

Genetec to Showcase Latest Innovations in Cloud-Managed Security at NRF Protect 2025

Genetec will showcase its latest cloud-managed security solutions at NRF PROTECT 2025, including Security Center SaaS and Cloudlink 210.

The Evolution of the US Retail Theft Crisis

Amid rising retail theft and violence driven by legal, social, and economic shifts, retailers and security professionals must adapt strategies, collaborate across sectors, and advocate for reform to restore safety and accountability in retail environments.

Teenagers: Retailers Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em

Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.
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Something Good: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, led by Dan Boutelle, exemplifies community impact through decades of support for the American Heart Association—raising over $6.8 million, hosting annual charity events, and implementing lifesaving AED programs that have already saved eight lives in their stores.

RILA Researches the Underreporting of Retail Theft

Despite official crime stats suggesting retail theft is down, new research shows it's actually rising—underreporting, shifting policies, and strained police resources are masking the true scale of the problem and fueling a misleading public narrative.

Why Research Is Essential

Research is a systematic, evidence-based approach to understanding the world that helps us overcome personal biases, adapt to change, broaden our perspectives, support arguments with credible data, and determine what works and why—especially in fields like loss prevention.

Supporting the Mental Health and Counseling Needs of Loss Prevention Professionals

Loss prevention professionals face unique mental health challenges due to high-stress, high-risk job environments, and accessible therapy options can help them build resilience and sustain long-term well-being.
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