California Governor Newsom Signs New Retail Theft Package
The new laws provide tougher criminal penalties for repeat offenders and additional tools for felony prosecutions.
A Conversation with Victim of the Tinder Swindler Cecilie Fjellhøy
In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI, speaks with Cecilie Fjellhøy, known from the Netflix documentary Tinder Swindler. Hear about how she was treated in various interview settings and learn how interviewers can become supportive advocates to obtain reliable information.
Latest Officers of the Month Announced
Officers Miller and Williamson were selected for their actions when they saved the lives of two young children whose father was trying to drown them.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 10 – 16
Cop Faces Murder Charge in Shooting of Pregnant Black Woman Accused of Shoplifting | Dept. of Labor Cites Circle K for Safety Violation after Gunmen Shoot Cashier | 8-Year-Old Girl Beats Robber with Baseball Bat at Liquor Store
California Lawmakers Pass 10 Proposals Addressing Retail and Property Theft
The package is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, and while he said he plans on signing them quickly, his office has not indicated when exactly he will sign them.
LPM’s Summer Issue Is Out Now!
Inside, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including a profile on Brookfield Properties' Dana Wright, insight on managing LP teams from afar, a deep dive into the current state of self-checkout, and so much more!
DeSpir Logistics Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence in Supply Chain Solutions
Founded in 2014 by Ron Devitt and John Carr, DeSpir Logistics has grown to be a trusted partner to handle domestic transportation for companies based both in the United States and Europe.
Inside Scoop with FMI’s Doug Baker | Ep. 88
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we hear from Doug Baker, FMI's VP of Industry Relations. Stefanie and Doug discuss what's new at FMI, their AP & Grocery Resilience conference, and the results of their survey, Key Strategies for 2024 and Beyond.
LVT Integrates with Axon’s Real-Time Crime Center Platform to Enhance Public Safety
By combining intelligence from LVT’s mobile, solar-powered security units with Fusus by Axon’s advanced real-time operations platform, retailers, businesses, and law enforcement agencies can more effectively monitor potential safety threats and execute a response with optimal situational awareness.Â
Retailers Must Adapt to Changing Privacy Laws
While still a patchwork in the United States, the enactment of citizen-inspired privacy laws to counter the proliferation of rampant data generation and collection is moving fast and taking off, putting the onus on businesses, including retailers, to ready internal protocols and systems to ensure compliance.