Gunman “Nonchalantly” Opens Fire in Colorado Walmart; Kills Three
Police in Colorado today were searching for a gunman who calmly walked into a Walmart in suburban Denver and opened fire with a handgun,...
Ten Things You Can Do to Make 2018 a Great Year
As the calendar year winds down, planning for the next year gets into gear. Reflecting on the results of the current year—both positive and...
Collecting Shrinkage Goals and Sport Memorbilia
EDITOR’S NOTE: Scott Myers is vice president of asset protection for Hibbett Sports. For much of his twenty-two years with the company, he held...
Industry Innovation Continues
In this day and age, it takes real change and thoughtful disruptive innovation to lead an industry forward. We’ve seen it with Apple and...
The Disposition of Shoplifting Cases
Once you catch a shoplifter, what do you do with them? Do you prosecute and risk the wrath of the local police department and...
How to Protect Retail Inventory This Holiday Season
This year’s holiday shopping season is expected to be strong, according to data released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Retail sales during November...
Trips, Slips & Falls
We have all slipped and fallen at some point in our lives and know the horrifying feeling of an uncontrolled fall. Each year more...
Training Makes a Difference
The loss prevention/asset protection industry is full of hard-chargers—individuals striving to get better, to excel at what they do, to make a difference. But...
Three Types of Social Engineering That Keep Coming after Retailers
When you think of hacking, breaches, or cyber security, what do you think of? Probably software or technology. We often forget the human side....
Certification Benefits All AP Leaders
Why did you decide to pursue certification? Was there something specific that influenced your decision?
Most employers are looking for individuals who are doing more...