Something Good: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Blain’s Farm & Fleet, led by Dan Boutelle, exemplifies community impact through decades of support for the American Heart Association—raising over $6.8 million, hosting annual charity events, and implementing lifesaving AED programs that have already saved eight lives in their stores.
RILA Researches the Underreporting of Retail Theft
Despite official crime stats suggesting retail theft is down, new research shows it's actually rising—underreporting, shifting policies, and strained police resources are masking the true scale of the problem and fueling a misleading public narrative.
Why Research Is Essential
Research is a systematic, evidence-based approach to understanding the world that helps us overcome personal biases, adapt to change, broaden our perspectives, support arguments with credible data, and determine what works and why—especially in fields like loss prevention.
Supporting the Mental Health and Counseling Needs of Loss Prevention Professionals
Loss prevention professionals face unique mental health challenges due to high-stress, high-risk job environments, and accessible therapy options can help them build resilience and sustain long-term well-being.
Retail Under Siege: The Rise of ORC and the Tech Fighting Back
Organized retail crime has evolved into a highly coordinated, often violent operation targeting high-value items like luxury handbags—but with innovative solutions like CIS’s Gen6 SP and The Boot, retailers are now fighting back with smarter, faster, and more secure technology.
Did That Really Happen? Preventing Witness Contamination in Investigative Interviews
Investigators must be mindful that memory is malleable and can be unintentionally influenced by leading questions, confirmatory feedback, or post-event discussion—making neutral, open-ended interviewing essential to preserve accuracy and integrity in any investigation.
Scott McBride Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership
Scott McBride’s journey from the Marine Corps to chief global asset protection officer at American Eagle reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and the belief that every team member holds the potential to lead and succeed.
How Flock Safety’s Technology Keeps Employees Out of Harm’s Way
Flock Safety empowers retailers to protect employees from violence and crime through AI-powered solutions like license plate recognition, gunshot detection, and video surveillance, shifting the burden of safety from staff to smart, proactive technology.
Joe Laufenberg Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership
The LP Magazine Founders’ Awards honor industry leaders like Joe Laufenberg of Festival Foods, whose authentic, people-focused leadership and commitment to empowering others exemplifies the positive impact loss prevention professionals can have on both business and lives.
Advocating for Change: How Collaboration and Legislation Can Curb Strategic Cargo Theft
Strategic cargo theft is a growing, global threat exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities, demanding stronger collaboration and updated protections.