“We Push for Peace” Adds a Unique Twist to Traditional LP Programs
The "We Push for Peace" project at Whole Foods is all about supporting communities, creating second chances, and using creative, community-focused solutions to improve safety and relationships in neighborhoods. Learn more here!
Are You Making Enough?
In this article, explore how achieving fair compensation goes beyond just salary, requiring a balance of understanding your worth, negotiating effectively, and considering both financial and non-financial factors.
The Art of Vendor Vetting and Negotiation Through an Investigator’s Lens
Read how establishing successful vendor relationships requires careful negotiation, preparation, and an empathetic, non-confrontational approach.
Ending the Retail Defense Paradigm
This article highlights how retail loss prevention can evolve from reactive to proactive strategies by adopting unified commerce and data systems, integrating loss prevention teams, and leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and automation to combat theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies across all channels.
How a Study of Phone Scams Landed Me a Doctorate
Dr. Leslie Allen, CFI earned her doctorate in criminal justice driven by her passion for investigating phone scams and fraud in retail, where she now leads efforts to mitigate theft and educate others on creating safer environments. Read more here!
Dave Thompson Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Partnerships
The LPM "Founders' Awards" recognize LP professionals, teams, solution providers, law enforcement partners, and others who demonstrate a stellar contribution to the profession.
Building an Interviewing Toolkit: Essential Resources for Loss Prevention Teams
The article emphasizes the importance of having consistent, flexible, and well-planned investigative interview protocols within organizations.
Paul Jones Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership and Partnerships
The LPM "Founders' Awards" recognize LP professionals, teams, solution providers, law enforcement partners, and others who demonstrate a stellar contribution to the profession.
Planning Ahead for a Layoff
The article discusses how layoffs in the retail industry have impacted professionals like Michael Loox and Deana McLees-Bailey, who share their experiences and advice on preparing for job loss.
Expanding CRA(A)VED to CAPTURED
The article by Christina Burton explores how understanding criminal decision-making through frameworks like CRA(A)VED and CAPTURED can aid in preventing theft and organized retail crime by focusing on product characteristics and criminal behavior.