May 2023 Officer of the Month Announced
Officer Austin Martin of the Marietta (GA) Police Department has been named Officer of the Month for May 2023. Read more about Martin's character and accomplishments, here.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: July 15 – 21
Former Wayne County Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.7M in County Funds | Man and Woman Face 51 Charges After Alleged Theft Spree in Washington County | Safeway Stores Turn to Tech to Deter Shoplifting Near Bay Area
Altercation Leads to Shooting at a South Florida Walmart
Police say an argument escalated when a fight between two groups inside a Walmart erupted in gunfire, leaving one person dead and others injured.
What to Look for in a Solution Provider Partner
Read why it's important to take necessary steps with innovation and how solution provider partners are invaluable by bringing them to life.
When Did Counterfeit Become Cool?
Unfortunately for high-end retailers, there seems to be a growing comfort with—even preference for—counterfeit luxury goods.
The AI-Disruptive Future of Retail
Read more here on Tony D'Onofrio's findings on AI, society's expectations of it being implemented on a daily basis, and more.
The Career Journey of Wawa’s Heather Hearn
For the Spring 2023 Issue’s Career Center column, we feature an interview with Heather Hearn, senior security advisor at Wawa.
Bringing Together People and Technology
See how the LPRC conducted its first Integrate event, focusing on analyzing retail theft to identify opportunities to modify current practices with various technologies.
$1.7M In Counterfeit Luxury Items Seized in Kentucky by CBP
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized two shipments of counterfeit designer jewelry and phone cases in Louisville on June 12, read more here.
$11.3M in Counterfeit Goods Found in Storage Units Seized by Police
Police officers seized $11.3M in counterfeit goods in a storage unit in Shrewsbury, police say. Read more about the incident, here.