22 Arrested in $1M ORC Scheme Targeting California Cannabis Stores
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside partner law enforcement agencies, has announced arrests and charges against 22 individuals as part of Operation Sticky Fingers, which involved a statewide organized retail crime operation targeting cannabis retail stores.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 24 – 30
Portland Police Bureau Dissolves Property Crimes Unit | Viral TikTok Videos Help Beauty Shop Deter Thieves and Increase Sales | The Epidemic of Shoplifting Crosses All Classes
AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND NOW: LP Panel Discusses Leadership, Talent Management, and Tackling Internal Theft
What does it take to be a leader in this industry? Join us for a discussion with our panel of seasoned retail LP leaders as they share their diverse career paths in this dynamic field.
How the Mendez Principles Guide Successful Interviews
In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI welcomes Mark Fallon to discuss The Mendez Principles—a set of principles that help investigators conduct successful interviews. This video is perfect for professionals looking to improve their investigative interviewing skills.
Results of the Organized Retail Crime Across the States Survey Are Here
In late 2023, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) partnered with the Loss Prevention Foundation and Loss Prevention Magazine to distribute the ORC Across the States Survey to multi-store loss prevention managers and ORC investigators throughout the country.
Addressing the Retail Crime Crisis: A Call for Unified Action and Accountability
While shoplifting is on the rise nationwide, the response to this crisis is often insufficient. The problem is not solely about the frequency of reported incidents but also about the frustration stemming from the lack of coordination between store teams, law enforcement, and prosecutors.
Ned McCauley Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Partnerships
The LPM "Founders' Awards" recognize LP professionals, teams, solution providers, law enforcement partners, and others who demonstrate a stellar contribution to the profession.
California Highway Patrol Recovers $450K in Stolen Goods
Investigators assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF) recovered over $450,000 in stolen merchandise from an Oakland residence following a month-long investigation.
Industry Leaders Meet for the 12th Annual Axis Retail Leadership Forum
Industry professionals from across the country gathered this week in Louisville, Kentucky for the 12th Annual Axis Retail Leadership Forum.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 17 – 23
California Governor Newsom Signs New Retail Theft Package | Meijer Out $800K after ORC Scheme | Fired Walmart Employee Recovering after Being Stabbed by Shoplifter