Crime Deterrence Enhancements Should Take Priority over Tech Improvements
This may sound controversial, but it’s been my observation that over the years that loss prevention professionals are behavioral experts first and technicians second....
LP and Corporate Security at Dunkin’ Brands: What Actually Happens
Dunkin' Brands is the holding company for two US fast-food chain restaurants: Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Although these brands originated in the mid-20th century...
Labor Day Weekend Cargo Theft Trends and Security Tips
The proliferation of cargo theft crime across the United States and Canada represents a significant threat to the transportation and insurance industries, as well...
Johnson Controls Announces Next Generation of Illustra Flex 3MP IP Cameras
Johnson Controls has recently introduced the next generation of Illustra Flex 3MP Mini-Dome, Bullet and Box cameras with features such as P-iris lenses and...
LP Interrogation Techniques Can Work as Negotiation Tactics
Negotiation tactics are synonymous with terms ranging from compromise and mediation to haggle and interrogation. It is not difficult to argue the fact that...
Joe McAvoy named Director of Corporate Loss Prevention at Belk Department Stores
Joe McAvoy has been named director of corporate loss prevention with Charlotte-based Belk Department Stores. McAvoy is a former divisional vice president of loss...
Johnson Controls Launches New E-commerce Site
Johnson Controls has recently announced the launch of its new e-commerce site – shop.sensormatic.com – designed to provide small and mid-size US retailers with...
The Importance of Randomized Controlled Trials in Retail Loss Prevention
Scientists have been wrong. It happens all the time. Randomized controlled trials have produced results that don’t get replicated in full-scale rollouts. The argument...
Chris Carmody, LPC promoted to Director-Supply Chain Loss Prevention at Office Depot
Chris Carmody, LPC was recently promoted to director of supply chain loss prevention with Boca Raton, Florida-based Office Depot. Chris joined the organization in...
Shannon Hunter promoted to Senior Director of Loss Prevention & Safety at Office Depot
Boca Raton, Florida-based Office Depot recently promoted Shannon Hunter to senior director of loss prevention & safety. He is now the pyramid head responsible...