Suspect in shoplifting incident killed by train
Police in Lantana, Florida, say a Brightline mass transportation train struck and killed a woman Wednesday evening. It happened around 5:40 p.m. on the...
Employee Charged with $16,500 Fraudulent Refund Scheme
An Urbana, Illinois, woman who allegedly made thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent refunds at a store where she worked has been criminally charged...
Fundamental Loss Prevention Skills for Establishing a Professional Brand
In the 1970s and 1980s, service in law enforcement was the required foundational experience for most loss prevention leaders. Today, the ability to collaborate with business partners has become the most important competency. The retail industry has begun to require more diversified LP skills.
The Remote Interview: When Do You Need the Human Touch?
Conducting suspect interviews remotely is an attractive cost-sensitive solution that has become increasingly commonplace, according to a trainer who has taught thousands of retail security personnel on interview and interrogation techniques.
Shoplifter Killed after Theft, Armed Carjack, and Dangerous Chase
Four Fairbanks, Alaska, police officers (FPD) fatally shot a suspect who reportedly brandished a gun at officers who were responding to reports of an...
RILA Recognizes Profitect as Leader in Data Analytics, Industry Innovation
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) recently recognized Profitect, a leader in prescriptive analytics software, as a valuable strategic partner to the Association and...
Use an Internal Audit Video to Appreciate the Big Picture
Throughout my career, I've seen some outrageous behavior captured on surveillance video. From performance and productivity issues—like employees showing up late and doing personal things on business time—to outright theft, I've seen it all.