Perspectives from Practitioners
We try to always write the articles in this magazine from the perspective of the loss prevention practitioner. Apart from the columns written by...
Is It Worth the Risk?
Approximately 29 percent of DNA exonerations across the United States since 1989 involved false confessions to the crime. The actual rate of false confessions...
Building an Unbreakable LP–IT Bond
Listening to loss prevention leaders discuss their relationships with information technology (IT) departments and offer advice for strengthening them can seem a bit like...
The Year Ahead in LP
These are clearly turbulent times in retail. How people shop is changing—and with it the strategies employed to attract and retain customers. Store technology...
Building an Organization around Data and Technology
EDITORS NOTE: Scott Glenn, JD, LPC, is the chief security officer for Sears Holdings where he is responsible for asset and profit protection, safety...
Read the Fine Print
In my last article, we reviewed what social media is, how it is commonly used in retail, and the basics of how it works...
Setting the Research Agenda
In the last edition of LP Magazine, we presented the findings from our first benchmark study, which focused on comparing practices and policies on...
LPM “Magpie” Awards: Applauding Excellence
The LPM team is privileged to have a front-row seat to the very best in the loss prevention industry, providing a unique opportunity to...
Making It Easier to Get It Right
Navigating the asset protection responsibilities at the world’s largest retailer requires patience, perspective, partnerships, and outstanding leadership. Mike Lamb, LPC, is the vice president...
Certification Has Tremendous Benefits for Law Enforcement
Mitzi Perry, LPQ, has been an investigator at the St. Petersburg (Florida) Police Department since 1999. In 2001, she was assigned to the auto...