People On the Move: November–December 2018
David Marks is now an assets protection specialist at 7-Eleven.
Frank Sorgie Jr. was named senior LP manager at Academy Sports.
Eric Rose was named global...
Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time many years ago when I was very young, ASIS announced a new certification program called the CPP, which stood for...
How Loss Prevention Audits Are Used
Too often, there is a failure to acknowledge achievements during the audit process, which as a result tends to emphasize a negative undertone. This tendency can and will influence the entire process.
RESEARCH: Retail Theft and Loss Prevention Analytics
Who shoplifts? There is no typical profile of a shoplifter. Based on our experience of interviewing offenders, shoplifters can be male or female, of any race, as young as five or well into their seventies.
Accused Shoplifter Bites Off LP Associate’s Ear
In Puyallup, Washington, a loss prevention associate (LPA) had part of his ear bitten off when he tried to stop a man stealing polo...
Does Counterfeit Fashion Fund Terrorism?
From counterfeit fashion to counter-culture initiatives: how the little black dress funds the black flag of hatred.
Amplifying Risk with Retail Security Solutions
Interventions must be highly visible if they are to play a role in amplifying risk. There is no point in hiding it away or making it less than obvious to the would-be thief.
Why Reducing Food Waste from Grocery Stores Needs to Be a Top Priority
“We all know what we have to do together to reduce food waste, but it’s not happening.”