Tag: lprc
Offenders Adapt; So Must We
Whoa, what's that?! No way. That's a reaction we want from would-be offenders when thinking about initiating a crime attempt on our property.
We're often...
RILA’s Asset Protection Leaders Council
In an industry as dynamic as retail, asset protection leaders have long been faced with the daunting task of keeping pace with the changing...
Who’s Most Likely to Succeed at Store Detective Duties?: A Featured LPRC Study
Two US retail chains participated in an extensive study of how to select individuals most likely to win as in-store loss prevention specialists (store...
Organized Retail Crime News Updates 2018
The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) proposed the term "organized retail crime" in the early 2000s. Since that time, the problem has only become...
Rise of the Robots? Futuristic, Sure, but the Technology Is Also Here and Now
Robots in retail are a bit of a dichotomy—simultaneously ‘one day’ and ‘right now.’ We are, certainly, just scratching the surface of what mobile, autonomous machines will do.
Checklists Matter
Before starting an incision, confirm the patient’s identity. Clearly mark the exact surgical site. Ask about allergies. Discuss any anticipated blood loss. Introduce yourself...
ORC Is Worrisome, Worsening…And at Risk of Becoming Ignored?
Organized retail crime (ORC) is a significant source of loss for US retailers. Exactly how significant is notoriously difficult to tease out, but new...
Don’t Miss the Current Online Magazine Focused on ORC
The latest edition of LPM Online is focused on organized retail crime (ORC). Here’s a look at the excellent articles in this issue. Please...
LPRC: 2017 Research Recap
In 2017, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) worked together with retailer and solution provider members to complete 31 research projects and publish 31...
How Retailers Might Use Store-Level Risk Data: A Study
More and more, retailers are choosing to assign risk and vulnerability scores to their store locations. Risk profile data may depend on factors such...