Tag: retail violence
Preventing Retail Violence Across the Five Zones of Influence
Retail violence can be prevented or averted by using strategies, solutions, and technologies throughout the LPRC’s Five Zones of Influence.
Retail Violence in Australia, UK, and US: An Alarming Growing Concern
Retail violence is rising sharply in Australia, the UK, and the US, driven by factors like economic pressures, organized crime, and societal shifts, posing significant challenges for businesses, employees, and consumers.
Retail Spaces Top the List of Gun Violence Targets in New Report
The report reveals that 90 percent of gun incidents in the US resulted in injury or loss of life, illustrating the critical nature of the gun violence epidemic.
Homeless Man Convicted of Killing Student Working at LA Furniture Store
24-year-old Brianna Kupfer was working alone at Croft House, a furniture store in Los Angeles, when Smith stabbed her dozens of times, unprovoked. Smith, a homeless man, already had a long criminal record.
Security Guard Killed at Chicago Family Dollar Days After City Council Passes Proposal to...
A 43-year-old father of four was shot to death while working as a security guard at a Family Dollar on the West Side of Chicago Friday afternoon—just days after the Chicago City Council voted to crack down on dollar stores across Chicago.
Addressing the Proliferation of Flash Mob Robberies
Flash mob robberies are worsening. In this article, we revisit the topic as a severe incident recently broke headlines this past weekend.
Organized Retail Crime and Violence: What Every Employee Should Know
A simple decision can change your life. Home Depot recently had to mourn a tragic loss due to extreme retail violence. Read how to minimize retail violence here.
All About the ACCESS Task Force
In November, LVT joined forces with the LPRC for a six-month pilot program called the Alliance of Companies and Communities to Enhance Safety and Security (ACCESS) Taskforce.
Ask the Expert: Overcoming Challenges to Effectively Combat Retail Crime
Robert Parks is a commercial solutions consultant for Flock Safety with over fifteen years of experience. Read to learn how he recommends overcoming ORC challenges.
Diving into LPM’s Violence in the Retail Workplace Survey
The importance of workplace safety is not a new concept, but it has evolved. Here, we dive deep into the results of LPM's Violence in the Workplace Survey.