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AI voice cloning is emerging as a powerful tool for retail fraud, allowing scammers to impersonate authority figures and manipulate employees through realistic, emotionally convincing phone calls.

Retailers are increasingly unifying fraud and asset protection teams to combat evolving threats more effectively, reduce losses, and build stronger, cross-functional defenses.

Everon has appointed Ibrahim Kassem as chief technology officer to lead innovation and expand its technology-driven security solutions.

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.

Revisit the previously recorded video with Jason Adams, CFI, on how to avoid the trap of closed-ended questions, only to realize later that crucial details were missed.

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Organized retail crime has evolved into a highly coordinated, often violent operation targeting high-value items like luxury handbags—but with innovative solutions like CIS’s Gen6 SP and The Boot, retailers are now fighting back with smarter, faster, and more secure technology.

Jacque Brittain, LPC, emphasizes that storytelling is a vital leadership skill—crucial for communication, influence, and credibility—urging loss prevention professionals to master this art to strengthen reports, inspire teams, and drive results.

Loss prevention professionals face unique mental health challenges due to high-stress, high-risk job environments, and accessible therapy options can help them build resilience and sustain long-term well-being.

Genetec has expanded its Montréal headquarters and UK office as part of a global growth strategy to support innovation, meet rising customer demand, and accommodate a rapidly growing workforce.