Suspect Allegedly Trying to Rob Retailer also Charged with Violating Stay at Home Order
The Austin Police Department says that a man trying to rob a Home Depot store on Wednesday is also facing a charge for violating...
10 Steps to Training Employees to Write Good Reports | Ep. 17
Report writing is a critical part of any loss prevention professional's job. When an incident occurs, whether it is a theft issue or an...
Perspectives on Crime and Loss in the Age of COVID-19
The CAP Index analytics team examined retail crime reported in March in the Los Angeles area and highlight several preliminary trends affecting retailers.
ISC West 2020 Will Now Take Place October 5–8, 2020
ISC West is rescheduling the ISC West 2020 event to take place October 5–8 at Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Originally scheduled for March,...
Shoplifter Grabs Employee by the Throat; Gets Charged With Robbery
At around 5:15 on Tuesday, Missoula Police Officers responded to a disturbance at Missoula Fresh Market. While officers were on their way, they learned...
Governor Issues New Social Distancing Rules for Retailers
Retailers will be required to limit the number of customers in their stores and take other measures to ensure proper distancing starting Monday under...
Why Stores Could Start Taking Customers’ Temperatures
Stores are scrambling to protect their workers from coronavirus. Some have begun taking employees' temperatures to keep sick workers home. But that doesn't keep...
Ulta Beauty to Put Many Retail, Salon Associates on Leave
Amid the spread of the coronavirus, Ulta Beauty Inc. said it plans to put many of its retail staffers on leave. The company said...
Chef Creates ‘Coronaburger;’ Says You Have to ‘Eat It to Beat It’
Coronavirus has robbed us of a lot, but two things it hasn’t stolen are our appetites and our sense of humor. No one embodies...
Stressed Workers and Security Events: Retailers Must Walk a Fine Line
Crises often bring out the best in people, but they also cause anxiety and frayed nerves. Even after retail returns to “normal,” there may be lingering personnel issues that managers will need to monitor.