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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.

US retailers are rapidly increasing imports through summer 2025 to take advantage of a 90-day tariff pause on Chinese goods, aiming to stock up before back-to-school and holiday seasons amid ongoing trade uncertainty.

Flock Safety LPR cameras and mobile security solutions helped law enforcement identify and arrest suspects involved in major retail thefts and an armed robbery.

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.

Thieves Steal $13M in Illinois Jewelry Store Heist | Woman Accused of Stealing $375K From Perdue in Ghost Employee Scheme | Chicago Man Faces Felony After $400K in Stolen Nike Merchandise Recovered

The Spring 2025 Issue of LPM is officially here! Inside, 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!

Let’s take a look at why some leaders can’t right the ship, and what they can do to help save the company while some of the stores are sinking.

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

Talented people make all the difference. Finding the right balance of talented individuals at every level of the department builds the foundation, sets the tone, and executes the message.

This collaboration combines expertise in asset protection and advanced surveillance to enhance safety, reduce risk, and boost operational transparency across industries.