Tag: lprc
LPM Online’s December 2018 Issue Puts the Spotlight on Physical Security and Safety
From injury prevention to shoplifter apprehension risks, from facial recognition technology drawbacks to the operational implementation of omni-channel, the latest issue of LPM Online gives you the information you need to become a better industry pro.
LPM Insider’s Top 5 Loss Prevention Articles of 2018
In 2018, readers wanted to know more about Walmart asset protection, the roles of women in LP, and the life and legacy of Bob MacLea.
Violent Crime Prevention: Innovations from Anti-Violence Summits
Leveraging the Loss Prevention Research Council's (LPRC's) five zones of influence framework, many retailers implement solutions at each layer of the zones to reduce opportunities or incentives for violence.
Why Do People Steal? Examining the Robin Hood Complex
Interviewing active shoplifters is the most interesting part of my job. For an hour, I speak as seldom as I can. I listen, and I observe. What they have to say is fascinating. Their actions and mannerisms weave together with their words like a code waiting to be cracked. Why do people steal?
‘Tis The Season for Holiday Theft
Stores are packed to the brim with bustling gift-getters, and every second an associate spends dealing with potential holiday theft is a missed sales opportunity.
CASE STUDY: Offenders Give Feedback on ALTO Alliance Program
For a recent research study, the LPRC conducted a series of interviews with past offenders about the impact the ALTO Alliance strategy might have on deterring theft.
Offender Perspectives on Self-Checkout Theft
Unfortunately, the convenient self-checkout option is popular among genuine customers and fraudsters alike. Read this article, then check out the video for clips from actual LPRC offender interviews on the subject.
Finding Answers through Research
Research in the loss prevention industry is alive and well on both sides of the Atlantic. Several organizations are growing our body of knowledge...
Plan to Win
Every loss prevention and asset protection team puts together some kind of "plan to win." As we've discussed before, there is too much at...
Stefanie Hoover’s “Confessions of a Forensic Interviewer” Wins MarCom Gold Award
The monthly column, "Confessions of a Forensic Interviewer," published in LP Magazine and authored by Stefanie Hoover of CONTROLTEK, has won a gold MarCom Award in the category of best blog. Congratulations, Stefanie!