Turning Point Justice (TPJ) a rapidly growing technology company that assists victims of crime, communities, and law enforcement agencies through restorative justice, has announced the hiring of Paul Jones, LPC as their Vice President of Retail Strategy.
Jones is the former Global Director of Retail Partnerships for eBay Inc. He has also held leadership positions with the Retail Industry Leadership Association, Limited Brands, Sunglass Hut, Luxottica Retail, Mervyn’s, and Jordan Marsh. He is widely respected in the loss prevention community, also serving as vice chairman of The Loss Prevention Foundation. Jones has received numerous awards from LP Magazine for leveraging technology and leadership. He possesses extensive expertise in retail operations with proven success in loss prevention and cost containment.
According to Lohra Miller, CEO of Turning Point Justice, “Paul astutely recognizes the evolution of loss prevention and wants to be part of the team helping to bring about these changes. He’s an amazing addition to our company. His extensive industry experience and unique talents will undoubtedly help fuel Turning Point Justice’s growth and success for years to come.”
Turning Point Justice aids retailers and communities in efforts to thwart shoplifting through the Cloud Justice incident processing platform; software that allows users to quickly identify first-time offenders and resolve incidents without the need for law enforcement response. Offered in partnership with the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), the Crime Accountability Program, provides a restorative justice opportunity that ensures consistent restitution and legal compliance for retailers, and provides first-time shoplifters with education that enables offenders to avoid a criminal record and remain positive members of their communities. This restorative justice program helps reserve valuable criminal justice resources for more serious offenses, including organized retail crime.
Director of NASP, Caroline Kochman, says, “Paul Jones is known for his integrity and his ability to achieve significant results. TPJ is gaining an impressive leader to add to their excellent team of professionals.”
Valued for his visionary leadership skills and practical implementation strategies, Jones has been featured in media including: Loss Prevention Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review. With over 30 years experience in loss prevention with major retailers, Paul will be an invaluable asset to Turning Point Justice.