Tag: violence
Did Internal Theft Get Better, Or Did Everything Else Get Worse?
LP problems such as employee theft are still prevalent and may even be growing worse due to an increase in the general havoc of the modern retail store.
The Retail Violence Epidemic Reaches New Heights
While employee retail safety has always been a priority, the recent increase in violent incidents has brought the issue front and center for LP leaders.
Restraining Orders: The Secret Weapon of California Retailers
Retail crime is worse than ever in California, where laws are quite lenient for offenders. Restraining orders might be the best solution.
Last Chance to Take the Violence in the Retail Workplace Survey
Our Violence in the Retail Workplace Survey is closing soon. Don't miss letting you voice be heard—participate now!
Retail’s Latest High-Tech Accessory? Body-Worn Cameras
The use of body-worn cameras (BWC) by retail organizations seems likely to grow as technology options for implementation widen and retailers look to recalibrate protection to align with a more threatening store environment.
Companies Miss Up to 50% of Harmful Threats
US corporations are facing an increased volume of threats driven by persistent political, social and economic issues,
Brutal Breakroom Killing Underscores Need to Document Concerning Behaviors
Tragedy hit one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chain stores in June when a 28-year-old employee stacked bins in front of a breakroom security camera before allegedly killing a 17-year-old coworker,
Proactive Face Matching Stops Active Shooter Threat
Active shooter incidents in 2021 spiked by 52.5 percent from 2020. In response, retailers are quickly adopting technologies, including face matching, that offer advance warning of threats.
When Device Data Can’t Tell the Whole Story, Asking People for Input May Yield...
Even in the era of big data—when too much information is as likely a complaint as too little—stores or LP teams may not know what to make of certain safety or security issues.