The Challenges of Retail Loss Prevention in Mexico
In 2010 I was asked to speak at the annual retail loss prevention conference sponsored by ANTAD Mexico, Asociación Nacional de Tiendas de Autoservicio...
LP101: Loss Prevention Career Development – Performance Reviews Part 1
Building a successful loss prevention career in has always been predicated on the commitment to professional growth and development. But true growth must be...
Helping Loss Prevention Professionals in a Time of Need
In late 2012, Luis Jhon, a Walmart asset protection professional, lost this life while trying to confront a shoplifter. This event struck a nerve...
5 Buzzwords from ISC West to Help You Manage Evolving Threats
The ISC West conference wrapped up last week in Las Vegas, its immense trade show floor a reminder to security executives of our industry’s...
Loss Prevention Volunteers in Action: Value That Can’t be Measured
Volunteering is about the spirit of giving; finding ways to contribute by helping others. It also involves working with others to make these meaningful...
The Growing Role of Retail Loss Prevention Professionals
In the not-so-distant past, the primary responsibility of loss prevention personnel was to deter theft and control shrink. Many of us started our careers...
NSSF Debuts Store Security Audit Program for Retailers
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it is now offering a day-long...
The Omission of Critical Facts Creates Bias in Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” Series
The Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer” has caused an outcry for justice in a system that is perceived by many as unjust. Taking social...
IOBSE Spring Conference Convenes at Tyco HQ Next Week in Florida
The leading organization for minority security professionals is holding its annual spring conference April 13-14 in Boca Raton, Florida, at Tyco corporate headquarters. The...
From Running a Loss Prevention Department to Running a Marathon
David Lund, CFI, LPC, is the vice president of loss prevention for DICK'S Sporting Goods based in Pittsburgh. DICK'S Sporting Goods operates over 600...