Using Video Technology for Conducting Remote Interviews
In part one of this series, we discussed the increased need in today’s restrictive climate for investigators to conduct remote interviews. Now, we want to dive into technology that is becoming increasingly more popular for remote workers—the use of video conferencing platforms to communicate.
Woman, 60, Has Head-On Crash with Police Officer after Shoplifting Chase
A 60-year-old woman has been jailed for allegedly ramming her car head-on into an officer's vehicle after a shoplifting incident and police chase. During...
Couple Arrested after Shoplifting More Than $600 Worth of Merchandise
A Polk (Florida) couple were arrested after shoplifting hundreds of dollars’ worth of items from a Walmart store in Mulberry on Monday, according to...
Recovery Requires Getting All Retailers Back to Work
What do an airplane without passengers, a hotel without guests, and a store without shoppers have in common?
They are all in big trouble without...
‘Knucklehead’ Charged with Terroristic Threats for Allegedly Coughing on Grocery Clerk
A New Jersey man was charged with harassment and making terroristic threats after allegedly purposely coughing on a Wegmans grocery store employee and saying...
Employee Charged with Taking Photos of Customers’ Credit Cards
Fayetteville (North Carolina) Police Department detectives are searching for victims of identity theft connected to a Taco Bell.
According to a news release, Fayetteville investigators...
Alert Shoppers; Employees Help Cops Bust Three Shoplifting Suspects
Stuart (Florida) police said alert Walmart shoppers and store employees helped authorities arrest three suspects who fled the scene after shoplifting from the store.
On...
Best Practices for Conducting Remote Interviews in Today’s Restrictive Climate
Investigators are now tasked with conducting more interviews remotely while taking precautionary measures for the safety and well-being of their team. This first in a two-part series will focus on the solutions that many investigators are relying on at this time.
Subject Threatened to Stab State Troopers after Shoplifting Arrest
A Jeannette (Pennsylvania) man angry after his arrest for shoplifting at a Walmart on Sunday threatened to stab police with a pen before troopers...
Executive Summary: Retail Lessons from Spain
In an LPM webinar Friday, retail executive Todd Hooper offered a first-hand account of how the response has unfolded in Spain, along with suggestions for improving the US response. This post summarizes the discussion and provides links to the recorded webinar and podcast.