Tag: loss prevention
How to Land Jobs in Loss Prevention
Whether you’re starting a new career or just getting out of school, your search for jobs in loss prevention might be more successful if...
Mike Barton named Director of Loss Prevention at HOT TOPIC
Mike Barton was appointed director of loss prevention with City of Industry, California-based HOT TOPIC. Mike made his move after 18 years with Gymboree,...
Colorado Springs Police Shoot Suspected Shoplifter to Death
A suspected shoplifter at a Walmart store in Colorado was shot to death by a Colorado Springs police officer after a chase, authorities said....
Getting Smarter about Education’s Role in Shoplifting—and Crime—Prevention
A retailer—if it so chooses—can undertake any number of actions aimed at curbing shoplifting in their communities. A loss prevention pro could give a presentation on the subject to a local school or community youth organization, for example.
California Court Issues Ruling against CEC Diversion Program, Calling It “Extortion”
In a lawsuit filed in 2015 against Corrective Education Company (CEC), Judge Harold Kahn of the Superior Court of California granted summary judgment against...
Shoplifting Suspect Flees Cops, Drowns in Lake
Authorities say a shoplifting suspect in New Jersey drowned when he ran from police and then tried to swim away in a lake. Gloucester...
Store Break-In Leads to Police Chase and Gunfire Exchange
A break-in at a Notasulga, Alabama, package store Friday led to a police chase and exchange of gunfire between the fleeing suspects and a...
Kentucky Man Pepper Sprays 80-Year-Old Employee During Shoplifting Attempt
The Mount Sterling Police Department is asking for help in identifying two people involved in a violent shoplifting incident. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that ...
Your Opinion Requested: What Are the Skills Needed for the Next Generation of LP...
It is not news that the role of loss prevention professionals is rapidly changing to meet the expanding needs of the retail industry. LP...