Does “Normalization of Deviance” Really Exist in the Workplace?
I think many of us have been somewhere and heard the phrase, “We have always done it that way; why should we change?” I...
5 Recent Cases of Retail Robbery and Theft—And the Safe Technology to Thwart Them
At any given time, even the most casual Google search for “retail robberies” will return pages and pages of recent news items—some recounting thieves’ success; others, their failure.
Store Clerk Accused of Killing Customer over Suspected Theft of Bag of Candy
In Missouri, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office charged a 39-year-old gas station clerk with shooting and killing a person he thought had taken...
Albertsons Partners with ALTO US to Implement a Technology Platform and Community-Focused Strategy to...
ALTO US recently announced that Albertsons Companies has selected to implement the retail risk management solution, ALTO AllianceSM, a technology platform with comprehensive analytics...
The Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail Visits San Antonio
This week, the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) is holding its 8th annual conference in San Antonio, TX, where more than 180...
ADT Acquisition of Gaston Security Further Enhances Commercial Security Integration Business
ADT recently announced the acquisition of Gaston Security.
Headquartered in Emporia, VA, Gaston Security was founded in 1994 as a video surveillance integration company and...
Building the Foundation for a Strong Logistics Loss Prevention Department
Once, a distribution center supervisor told me about their former logistics loss prevention manager. During management meetings, this fellow took great pride in informing...
Counterfeit Goods and Trademark Enforcement
According to statistics from the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC), the total value of intellectual property (IP) rights-related seizures was about $1.22 billion in 2014....
The Holiday Shopping Experience in 2017 Will Still Be a Wild One
Thanksgiving Day openings, Black Friday doorbusters, hysterical crowds running for the $300 flatscreen when the doors open—yes, they will all still be there this...
David McGowan of Tiffany and Co. to Be Recognized with SIA Insightful Practitioner Award
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced David McGowan, Tiffany & Co.'s vice president of global protection services, as the 2017 recipient of its...