Six Considerations to Help Gain Approval for New or Upgraded Technology
Asset protection teams often take the lead in building a business case and pushing for new or upgraded technology solutions inside the retail enterprise. Numerous things should be considered in order to successfully navigate the corporate capital funding process.
6th Annual ISCPO Global Supply Chain Security Conference Open for Registration
The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) 6th annual conference March 3-5, 2020, in Dallas is open for registration. ISCPO members and loss prevention...
Retailers and Employment Drug Testing: Legal Rulings, Trends, and Budget-Friendly Prevention
Employment drug testing clearly correlates with lower rates of workplace drug use, but not every retailer wants to bear the cost of drug testing or thinks it is a good fit for the company culture. However, health experts suggest that all companies can employ cost-friendly security ideas to keep a lid on workplace drug use.
Carjacking Leads to Arrest of Theft Ring
A carjacking at the Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, Walmart on Saturday led to the arrest of an alleged theft ring, bent on stealing items from stores...
Senators Want US Customs to Share Information on Counterfeits
Congress should act to allow US Customs and Border Protection to share additional information with trademark owners, common carriers, and e-commerce platforms on counterfeit...
County Commissioner Arrested on Shoplifting, Racketeering Charges
Five people, including a northeast Georgia county commissioner, have been arrested following a months-long racketeering investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI).
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Employee Charged with Felony Theft for $24K in Merchandise
Police said a Marietta, Georgia, man stole at least $24,000 worth of music equipment while working at a local Guitar Center, reported the Marietta...
Crook Sentenced in Suburban Retail Robberies
Seven years after his arrest, a Chicago man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison for the armed robbery of stores in Chicago’s...
Time to Dust off Your Virus Outbreak Preparedness Plan?
As a business risk, it’s probably hard for a retailer to think it makes sense to embark on a major pandemic planning initiative given perceived more pressing business issues. Still, security leaders shouldn’t let a lack of attention prevent an annual program review of its readiness. But what might such LP department preparations include?
Police Arrest 7 People in Multiple Shoplifting Cases Across 5 Businesses in 4 Hours
Omaha police arrested seven people for shoplifting in about a four-hour time span Monday. Detectives said several suspects targeted the same stores at different...