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

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.

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.

Joe Laufenberg Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership

The LP Magazine Founders’ Awards honor industry leaders like Joe Laufenberg of Festival Foods, whose authentic, people-focused leadership and commitment to empowering others exemplifies the positive impact loss prevention professionals can have on both business and lives.

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.

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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.

Did That Really Happen? Preventing Witness Contamination in Investigative Interviews

Investigators must be mindful that memory is malleable and can be unintentionally influenced by leading questions, confirmatory feedback, or post-event discussion—making neutral, open-ended interviewing essential to preserve accuracy and integrity in any investigation.

How Flock Safety’s Technology Keeps Employees Out of Harm’s Way

Flock Safety empowers retailers to protect employees from violence and crime through AI-powered solutions like license plate recognition, gunshot detection, and video surveillance, shifting the burden of safety from staff to smart, proactive technology.

Creating Smarter, Safer, and More Connected Stores

Verkada is transforming retail safety and operations with AI-powered visual intelligence and integrated emergency response tools—enabling retailers to detect threats in real time, respond instantly, and gain valuable insights that drive both security and efficiency.

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Violence in the Workplace

Download this 34-page special report from Loss Prevention Magazine about types and frequency of violent incidents, impacts on employees and customers, effectiveness of tools and training, and much more.

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Loss Prevention Magazine - Spring 2025

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Webinars

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Whitepapers

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LP Solutions

Sensormatic Solutions President Tony D’Onofrio Added to NRF’s Ring of Excellence

Solink Taking Over Significant Market Share, New Study Finds

Shrink Analyzer Takes the Spotlight as Retail Security Solution of the Year at the 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards