Tag: loss prevention
Bodycams: The New Normal in Loss Prevention and Public Safety
As customer aggression and retail crime surge, new research shows widespread public support for body-worn cameras as a tool to protect frontline workers, deter bad behavior, and enhance safety across various industries beyond law enforcement.
Inside Scoop on Total Retail Loss | Ep. 101
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie chats with RFID expert Jamie Kress about Total Retail Loss.
Enhanced Exit by CONTROLTEK®
CONTROLTEK’s Enhanced Exit uses RFID technology to instantly alert retailers when unpaid merchandise leaves the store.
The Voice Trap: How AI Cloning Is Redefining Retail Fraud
AI voice cloning is emerging as a powerful tool for retail fraud, allowing scammers to impersonate authority figures and manipulate employees through realistic, emotionally convincing phone calls.
Ending the Retail Defense Paradigm Part 2: Unified Teams, the Cornerstone of Modern Retail...
Retailers are increasingly unifying fraud and asset protection teams to combat evolving threats more effectively, reduce losses, and build stronger, cross-functional defenses.
Asking the Right Questions
Revisit the previously recorded video with Jason Adams, CFI, on how to avoid the trap of closed-ended questions, only to realize later that crucial details were missed.
Embracing the Power of Storytelling
Jacque Brittain, LPC, emphasizes that storytelling is a vital leadership skill—crucial for communication, influence, and credibility—urging loss prevention professionals to master this art to strengthen reports, inspire teams, and drive results.
Supporting the Mental Health and Counseling Needs of Loss Prevention Professionals
Loss prevention professionals face unique mental health challenges due to high-stress, high-risk job environments, and accessible therapy options can help them build resilience and sustain long-term well-being.
Teenagers: Retailers Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em
Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.
AI and Machine Learning in Loss Prevention
Retailers are increasingly turning to AI and machine learning to combat rising shrinkage, as traditional loss prevention methods struggle to keep pace with the growing scale and complexity of retail crime.