LPM Insider’s Top 5 Employee Theft Articles of 2018
Employee lawsuits over bag checks, expanding theft admissions, and the reasons why good investigators fail: these topics were of great interest to LPM Insider readers this year.
Season’s Greetings from the LPM Team
As 2018 draws to a close, the LPM team wishes to thank our readers for their support of the magazine.
Shoplifting Leads to Melee with Employees; Four Arrested
Four people were charged after getting into an altercation with loss prevention at a Piggly Wiggly in Wisconsin. One employee ended up with a...
The Most Successful Careers in Loss Prevention Start with Volunteering
We all know that volunteering is a good thing for furthering our careers in loss prevention in terms of visibility to company leadership and demonstrating that you are willing to go above and beyond. However, many people who volunteer don’t truly participate.
1-800 Shoplifting Assistance, May I Help You?
Sometimes, things just fall in your lap. I'd been trying to decide what to write about for this blog, you know, something interesting and topical to really get folks hooked and coming back. Nothing was really striking me as The One, until I got a phone call…
Three Arrested in International ORC Fraud Scheme
Cheatham County deputies intercepted 3 men they say have been stealing tens of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting people in Middle Tennessee, and investigators...
Employee Investigations: Does It Pass the Smell Test?
When it comes employee investigations, sometimes the "smell test" will not let you rest. You know, those situations when you listen to a story or a business practice, and something just plain stinks.
Business Travel Safety Tips and Hotel Recommendations
Long before a retailer opens shop in a far-flung destination, key personnel will need to make repeated travel to those locations. Keeping them safe during those excursions is a legitimate concern. This post offers some business travel safety tips for retail ops and LP pros on the go.