For 2 days, LP Partners with Police; Make 27 Arrests in Mall Blitz
During a two-day operation this month, Dunwoody (Georgia) police arrested 27 people on charges of shoplifting and other offenses at Perimeter Mall, officials said.
Police...
Multi-State Shoplifting Ring Busted by Authorities
Authorities in Alabama and Tennessee have busted a shoplifting ring that utilized fraudulent UPC bar codes to toys throughout the Southeast.
James Adkins, 36, of...
Holidays Mean Increased Risk of Cargo Theft
With the number of cargo theft incidents and loss values on the rise ahead of the holiday shopping season, one industry group is encouraging...
W-Z Video: The Importance of Instructions to Witnesses
Most instructions to witnesses in an interview may seem pretty straight forward, simple to understand, and easy to comply with. But it never hurts to take the time to explain why these instructions are so important and why their conduct during the conversation can have such a big impact on the ultimate outcome of the conversation.
Suspect in Retail Theft Runs from Store after Dropping Baby
A man who was was confronted by store employees for allegedly stealing baby formula tossed a car seat, with an infant still in it...
The 5 Biggest Data Hacks of 2019
Hackers have accessed over 7.9 billion consumer records so far this year, with experts predicting that over 8.5 billion accounts will be exposed by...
Police Chief: High-Speed Pursuit Fell within Department’s Policies
Sahuarita (Arizona) Police Chief John Noland defended his officers' decision to engage in a high-speed pursuit last Sunday because two suspected shoplifters used "force...
Employee Faces Charges in Theft Case
The manager of a Family Dollar went to open the store December 9, but found all the lights were already on and the front...
The Top 5 States That Reported the Most Identity Theft Cases
California, Texas, Florida, New York and Georgia reported the most identity theft cases to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2018, according to most...
Your #1 Tool for Deterring Thieves: Why Physical Security Hygiene Matters
Though retail loss prevention has changed a lot in recent years, it is important to remember the basics of physical security, and that starts with maintaining good physical security hygiene. If you work with your LP professionals to create a smart physical security strategy, you can stretch your LP budget even further than you might originally think.