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Gatekeeper Systems
Honors Gus Downing
In Case You Missed It
Matt Sack Takes Control of Prosegur's EAS Division, Spins It off as
Independent Company Named Global Security Solutions
 DEERFIELD
BEACH, Fla. - Prosegur has decided to spin-off its EAS and RFID
division in the U.S., which will be now be fully controlled and managed
by Matt Sack, one of the top leaders in the loss prevention solutions
industry. Sack, who has served as the division's CEO most recently, has
renamed the newly-independent company Global Security Solutions.
"Since 2019, our organization has grown globally, introducing new
solutions for global and local retail chains, and not just in the
electronic article surveillance (EAS) arena but in radio-frequency
identification (RFID) and robotics," said Sack. "Spinning off the
division into an independent company, Global Security Solutions, will
allow us to increase the focus on the development of new technologies
beyond the traditional security applications, especially when it comes
to RFID. At the same time, we remain as committed as ever to serving our
clients in the retail world and helping them meet and exceed their asset
protection objectives."
According to Sack, the organization has launched a series of new
solutions that promise to transform how retailers think of loss
prevention. Two of those solutions, ThinLine RFID antennas and Focus4
RFID readers, have entered the market to great success, delivering what
retail chains have long searched for - an RFID system that can truly
function as both an electronic article surveillance solution as well as
an inventory tracking system with a high rate of accuracy. Coupled with
the organization's new RFID labels and tags, this system will enable
retailers to have an unparalleled new insight into their store
operations, according to Sack.
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Retail Crime is Still Rising, But Is
There Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Progress & opportunities remain in fight against retail crime
New NRF study shows retail crime is
still rising
 As
the new year begins, retailers are continuing their fight against
elevated levels of theft, violence and organized retail crime.
According to a
new NRF study conducted in partnership with the Loss Prevention
Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions, retailers
surveyed experienced a 26% increase in average shoplifting incidents
from 2022 to 2023, while 42% of retailers reported an increase in
shoplifting events that involved the threat or act of violence.
"The Impact of Retail Theft & Violence 2024" also compared statistics
from the years before and following the COVID pandemic. The study found
retailers reported a 93% increase in average shoplifting incidents
in 2023 versus 2019, and 91% of retailers stated shoplifters were
exhibiting more violence and aggression during the same period.
Progress has been made
Although the retail industry still contends with high levels of theft
and violence, progress has been made across several states and
jurisdictions, specifically involving organized retail crime activity.
Today, 28 states have established criminal laws focusing on either
those engaged in ORC or enhanced penalties for those who steal
repeatedly for the purpose of reselling stolen goods. Several states
and jurisdictions have established task forces comprised of law
enforcement agencies and prosecutors, focusing on the investigation and
prosecution of those involved in ORC activity.
Forty-eight U.S. states operate an Organized Retail Crime Association,
bringing together law enforcement and retailers to share information and
assist each other in complex investigative support.
Many of these initiatives have multiplied over the past few years,
emphasizing the need for resources, partnerships and laws that can
best counter the "orchestrators" of the daily thefts that occur across
the retail ecosystem.
These efforts have borne some success in the detection, investigation
and disruption of ORC groups ranging from
smaller, local groups to
transnational polycriminals. Engagement by federal agencies like
HSI and FBI have shown the complexities of ORC activity with
investigations involving cargo theft or financial schemes involving gift
card tampering, with proceeds and product leaving U.S. borders.
Support efforts to combat ORC:
nrf.com
306 Retail Fatalities in 2023 - Fueled
by Violent Acts
Retail Workers Faced Record-High Fatalities in 2023, Spurred By
Workplace Violence: 10 Steps You Can Take to Address Workplace Dangers
Recently released numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed
that over 300 workers in the retail industry
were killed on the job in the most recent reporting year, the
highest recorded number in at least the past five years. According to
the December 19 government release, the leading cause of workplace
fatalities was violent acts, accounting for 40% of all deaths. This
Insight dives deeper into
 the
numbers and provides retail employers with 10 steps you can take to help
avoid workplace violence in the near year.
Retail Industry Detail
Diving deeper into the retail industry, the following infographic tells
the tale of an industry that should take safety seriously.
What Can Retail Employers Do to Prevent Workplace Fatalities?
Here are a set of 10 recommendations to help retail employers prevent
workplace violence at their worksites. OSHA also provides
specific resources related to workplace violence prevention if you
want a deeper dive on the subject.
1. Implement a Zero-Tolerance Policy for
Violence
2. Train Employees to Recognize and Respond to Threats
3. Improve Store Security Systems
4. Provide Adequate Lighting
5. Limit Access to Restricted Areas
6. Hire Security Personnel or Services
7. Develop a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
8. Establish Safe Cash Handling Practices
9. Foster Open Communication
10. Collaborate with Local Law Enforcement
jdsupra.com
ORCA Group's $1 Million ORC Grant
Tukwila, Wash. Police target Organized Retail Crime with state grant
The Tukwila Police Department is ramping up efforts to combat organized
retail crime (ORC) after being selected as one of three agencies
statewide to receive a share of a $1 million grant awarded to the
Washington Organized Retail Crime Association (WAORCA).
Organized retail crime is estimated to cost Washington state's retail
industry upwards of $3 billion annually in merchandise losses. Unlike
small-scale shoplifting, ORC involves the theft of high-value items such
as power tools, designer clothing, handbags, and perfumes, often resold
for profit through various channels.
The Tukwila Police Department's Special Emphasis Unit (SEU) has
launched targeted operations in partnership with local retailers,
leading to multiple arrests, including individuals with active felony
and misdemeanor warrants.
These stings also aim to address the regional nature of ORC, as
suspects often target multiple retailers across jurisdictions.
The department emphasized that repeat offenders and those with ORC
intent are now being booked into jail rather than released on the scene,
signaling a shift from pandemic-era practices of "catch, cite, and
release." Officers reported that suspects, often accustomed to leniency,
have expressed surprise at facing tougher consequences.
tukwilablog.com
INEO Launches AI-Powered Retail Security System with Advanced Theft
Detection Technology
There have been 30 mass killings with guns since the start of 2024
Calif. Wildfires Hit Retail
L.A. Wildfires Hit Fashion Hard
The industry expressed horror and
resilience as more businesses were impacted by the out-of-control fires.
 Fashion
and retail reeled along with Los Angeles on Thursday as the city -
home of Hollywood and so many fashion dreams - battled through another
day of out-of-control fires and almost unimaginable devastation.
The damages - both physical and psychological - are still mounting and
cannot be reckoned, but a preliminary read from AccuWeather predicted
economic losses could run as high as $57 billion. Even once the
fires are under control, the economic impact is expected to be felt for
months afterward. Fashion has long counted L.A. as a city of its own,
from the glitzy red carpets and celebrities to the megawatt shopping
districts and the denim brands that favor the area for manufacturing.
In interviews and on social media, the industry's reaction has mingled
horror with resilience - whether people were recovering after the
loss of a store, as was the case for Elyse Walker, fleeing from the
fire or watching it all unfold from afar.
Jonny Saven, CEO of L'Agence: said, "We are in the thick of things. Our
homes, offices, stores, and teams are all impacted, especially with our
headquarters in L.A. All three of our L.A. stores, Malibu, Beverly
Hills and Melrose Place, remain closed."
The Pacific Palisades area has been particularly devastated by the
Palisades Fire, which according to authorities has burnt 17,000 acres
over three days and is yet to be contained. Palisades Village, which
houses stores such as ALC, Alo Yoga, Bottega Veneta, Veronica Beard,
Cult Gaia, Favorite Daughter, Brandy Melville, Lululemon, Paige and
Vince, is temporarily closed. The walkable village is home to
fashion, jewelry and beauty boutiques and police are not allowing
anybody into the area.
wwd.com
San Francisco's Retail Exodus
Continues
Wave of Walgreens stores to abruptly shutter across San Francisco
 A
dozen Walgreens stores are slated to shutter across the city of San
Francisco at the end of February, spokesperson Marty Maloney
confirmed to SFGATE on Wednesday night. The news comes just after the
pharmacy chain announced the pending January closure of three East Bay
stores and 1,200 others nationwide over the next three years in an
effort to improve earnings and control operating costs.
When asked for the reason for the closure, Maloney provided the same
statement a previous Walgreens spokesperson shared with SFGATE when the
closures of two stores in Oakland and one in Richmond were announced
last month.
"Our retail pharmacy business is central to our go-forward business
strategy," he said in an email. "However, increased regulatory and
reimbursement pressures are weighing on our ability to cover the costs
associated with rent, staffing, and supply needs."
Maloney did not confirm the number of employees affected by the closure
but said "as many as possible" will be given the opportunity to
transfer to other stores. Most of the prescriptions will be
transferred to nearby stores, and Walgreens plans to contact customers
with information regarding where they can go for future pick-ups, he
added.
sfgate.com
The Hayes Report on Loss Prevention
Quarterly - Winter 2024-2025 - Vol.
40 No. 1
Retail Loss Prevention in 2025 - Importance of Auditing Retail Stores -
2024 Safety Violations - Testing For Success - The Bulletin Board
 Mark
Doyle Talks --- Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025
While 2024 is now behind us and can't be changed, we can certainly learn
from it. From a shrink perspective, it's essential to review what went
well and what didn't last year and make the necessary adjustments to
your 2025 Shrink & Audit Program. Preparation will be key in getting
your shrink programs off to a strong start, with a team effort approach
being essential. Ideally, you've already begun reviewing your 2024
program and making the necessary adjustments for the year ahead. Once
you receive and analyze year-end shrink results, it's time to make final
adjustments to your program, select target/focus locations, and promptly
roll out your updated initiatives.
Read the
full newsletter
here
REI shutters experiences business, eliminating hundreds of jobs
More than 400 employees will be let go as
part of the decision. CEO Eric Artz said the 40-year-old experiences
division was unprofitable.
Macy's closing 66 underperforming stores
Kohl's Corp. announces closure of 27 stores nationwide
J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as 'Catalyst Brands'
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The Prominent & Perplexing
Cybersecurity Threats Coming This Year
4 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025
Critical industries are up against never
before seen challenges to remain secure and operational, while regulatory
pressures have completely upended the role of the CISO in corporate America.
These are the four trends Cybersecurity Dive identified as the most prominent
and perplexing heading into 2025.
Single points of failure proliferate
Last year brought multiple high-profile examples illustrating what can go wrong
when IT systems fail. These single points of failure - as evidenced by
CrowdStrike's faulty software update, a devastating ransomware attack on Change
Healthcare, and a spree of attacks targeting Snowflake customers - will continue
to hit other pockets of technology and systems in 2025, cybersecurity experts
warn.
Regulatory environment, tense threat landscape create
new landscape for CISOs
Top cybersecurity officers at U.S. companies are gaining influence in the
boardroom, but feeling greater pressures than ever before. The heightened threat
of malicious cyber activity has had a profound impact on the corporate
regulatory environment.
Telecom attacks will fester into 2025
Federal cyber authorities ended 2024 struggling to contain and determine the
scope of a sweeping series of attacks on U.S. telecom networks. The potential
for further damage remains and will rankle officials into the new year.
Evolution of the CISO
The changes in the regulatory environment has led to massive evolution in the
role of the CISO, particularly at publicly traded companies. Internally, the
role of the CISO has gained considerable importance within the governance
structure of modern companies. The executives also have more influence in the
boardroom and C-suite.
cybersecuritydive.com
Ransomware Gangs Successfully Hit 1,204
Organizations in 2024
Ransomware Shock-$133 Million Paid, 195 Million Records Compromised
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across 2024, ransomware gangs had confirmed success against 1,204
organizations, with another 4,257 attacks claimed by the cybercriminals
responsible as published on their data leak sites but without acknowledgment
from the alleged victims. That's just the tip of the ransomware threat iceberg,
according to a detailed analysis published on Jan. 9. Here's what you need to
know.
The Comparitech end-of-year ransomware report makes for truly shocking reading
when the raw numbers are absorbed:
Just taking into account the confirmed attacks, some 195,414,994 records were
compromised, and ransoms totalling $133.5 million were paid, with the
average being an astonishing $9,532,263. The 195.4 million records breached,
although this number is still rising apparently, is lower than that for 2023
when 261.5 million records were known to have been exfiltrated.
When it comes to the gangs responsible, by far the most prolific was RansomHub
with 89 confirmed attacks, then LockBit on 83, Medusa on 62 and Play with 57
confirmed. Comparitech categorized ransomware attacks into four sectors:
business, education, government, and healthcare.
forbes.com
China's Cyber Threats Continue to Grow
National cyber director calls for deterrence against China-affiliated cyber
threats
Harry Coker Jr. said China and other
adversaries cannot be allowed free reign to conduct malicious cyber activities.
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. on Tuesday warned the U.S. has to do
a better job of deterring the ongoing cyber threat from the People's Republic of
China, referencing current campaigns of threat activity targeting critical
infrastructure.
The American public needs to be reminded of the unacceptable risk posed by a
series of malicious cyber campaigns linked to China, Coker said. This level
of threat activity needs to be met by consequences from the U.S. and its allies,
Coker said.
"It's too easy to become complacent while adversaries are prepositioning
themselves on our critical infrastructure. We take it for granted that
critical infrastructure is there to serve us, to help us maintain a quality of
life and it is there until it is not," Coker said during a conversation with the
Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
cybersecuritydive.com
Ivanti customers confront new zero-day with suspected nation-state nexus
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Top Target for Porch Pirates?
'Porch pirates' most likely to strike in DC than anywhere else
Nowhere in the United States are "porch pirates," or thieves who steal packages
left on front porches by delivery drivers, more likely to strike than in the
nation's capital, according to a new analysis.
Package theft crime rings cost the nation $12 billion in 2023, but the
problem appeared to most heavily affect residents of Washington, D.C., more than
any other state or territory nationwide, according to a study shared over the
weekend by Suzuki Law Offices of Arizona.
Investigators gauged porch theft partly by the number of posts on the social
media platform X about the "porch pirates." Washington led with 193.3 posts
per 100,000 people.
Mississippi had the fewest reports of "porch pirates," with only 8.9
complaints on X for every 100,000 residents, more than 20 times fewer than in
Washington.
New York reported a billion dollars in package losses due to front porch
thieves in 2023, followed by Chicago, which lost $450 million in goods due
to crime rings targeting average Americans.
"In 2023 alone, we witnessed nearly 93 million package thefts, with
261,000 incidents occurring daily," said Suzuki Law Firm in its report.
Package theft rose during the holiday season as more people chose to shop
online rather than in-store. Roughly 300,000 packages went missing daily during
the holiday season in 2023.
Amazon packages made up 119 million of those stolen, and 1 in every 180
Amazon packages delivered never made it to their owner.
Walmart was also a top victim of "porch pirates," reporting $6.1 billion
in losses in 2022 due to retail theft, which included in-store theft and other
types, such as porch theft.
gazette.com
AI-Powered Shopping Assistants Fuel Sales
Boost
AI Chatbots Spark Online Shopping During 2024 Holiday Season
Online holiday shopping in 2024 reached $241 billion, a nearly 9% increase
compared to last year. Recent data from Adobe Analytics credits AI chatbots
for a substantial boost in traffic to e-commerce sites.
Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, Adobe statistics showed a 1,300% rise in shopper
clicks to retail sites provided by an AI-powered shopping assistant versus
the 2023 holiday season. Cyber Monday saw the most significant upswing, surging
1,950%.
An Adobe survey found one-fifth of shoppers use AI to search for sales and
deals. According to FOX Business, of the 5,000 respondents, almost 20% asked AI
about a specific product and 15% got brand recommendations from a chatbot. Most
telling is the response by 70% of participants who said AI improves the shopping
experience.
retailwire.com
Commuters face delays as Amazon's return-to-office mandate stirs Seattle traffic
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San Diego, CA: Update: Woman Sentenced Over Running $3M Retail Theft
Ring
A Bonsall woman who ran a retail theft ring that targeted stores
nationwide and resulted in millions of dollars in losses was
sentenced today to five years and four months in state prison.
Michelle Mack, 54, was also ordered to pay $3 million in restitution
to Ulta and Sephora, as those stores were the ones targeted by
members of the theft ring over the course of nearly a decade, according
to the California Attorney General's Office, which prosecuted the case.
Mack pleaded guilty to charges that include conspiracy to commit a
crime. The restitution amount is to be split with her husband and
co-defendant, Kenneth Mack, who previously pleaded guilty and was
sentenced last year. Prosecutors say Mack directed others to shoplift
products - largely high-demand makeup items - from various retail stores
and then resold the stolen products on her online Amazon storefront.
timesofsandiego.com
Enfield, CT: Enfield Police Sting Nabs Foursome Of 'Professional
Shoplifters'
A law enforcement sting the Enfield Square Mall Wednesday evening broke
up what authorities are terming "another organized retail theft
operation." Enfield police teamed up with the Connecticut State Police
Organized Retail Theft task force on the detail, which focused on "a
businesses in the area of the Enfield Square Mall." Four people, all
from New York City, were arrested as a part of a large scale,
"professional shoplifting operation," police said. The shoplifters left
the mall, their vehicle was stopped, and authorities recovered about
$6,500 in stolen merchandise, police said. All were charged with
third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny,
possession of shoplifting devices and organized retail theft.
patch.com
Louisville, KY: Shelby Park bike shop needs help recovering $20K worth
of equipment stolen over holidays
A Louisville nonprofit is asking the community to be on the lookout for
nearly $20,000 worth of equipment stolen from the Shelby Park
neighborhood over the holidays. Surveillance video shows two thieves
backed a truck into a parking space at Falls City Community BikeWorks on
Logan Street just before 6:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, attached a trailer
with 20 bike racks on it, and hauled it away. "Within the span of four
minutes, they had it loaded up and they were gone," explained Lou
Lepping, the bike shop's board president.
wlky.com
Chambersburg, PA: Police look for multiple people accused of stealing
hundreds from Chambersburg stores
Chambersburg PD are looking for the public's assistance locating a woman
they say stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from the
Chambersburg Target store. On 11/13/2024 Joenda Whorton Assisted Aaron
Karle in stealing over $900 worth of merchandise from Target. Whorton is
wanted for Conspiracy to commit Retail Theft. Also wanted in this theft
is Aaron Karle, CPD say fled Target with over $900 worth of merchandise
on 11/13/2024.
tristatealert.com
Oneonta, NY: Man Arrested Following Alleged $5000 Walmart Thefts
Apple Creek, MN: Two Sentenced in Connection With $1500 Felony Theft
Case at Kohl's
Findlay, OH: Woman indicted for alleged $1000 theft from Dick's Sporting
Goods, leading police on nearly 50-mile chase
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Shootings & Deaths
Greensboro, NC: Update: Greensboro police officer killed in grocery store
shooting laid to rest
 A
Greensboro officer shot and killed inside a grocery store two days before
Christmas was remembered at a funeral Thursday afternoon. Michael Horan was
responding to a call about a man with a gun inside the Food Lion on Lawndale
Drive when the Dec. 23 shooting happened, police said. It was at about 11 a.m.
Funeral held for Greensboro officer killed inside Food Lion store. Hundreds of
law enforcement officers and community members gathered to celebrate Horan. He
was remembered for his love for his his family, sports and being near the water.
"Horan was our unofficial supervisor, at least he tried to be," said Officer
Tiesha Mercer, who graduated the police academy with Horan, who was known as the
"old man" in the class. They worked closely together after becoming police
officers. "Horan was the epitome of what it meant to have a partner and a squad
mate," she said. Police charged Tarell Isaac McMillian, 34, with first-degree
murder in Horan's killing. McMillian was arrested more than 100 miles away, on
the Duplin-Sampson county line, after a high-speed chase. If convicted on the
first-degree murder charge, he faces the death penalty or life in prison without
parole.
spectrumlocalnews.com
Philadelphia, PA: Update: Second Suspect apprehended in Murder of Northeast
Philly C-Store Clerk
Police have made a second arrest in connection to the murder of a Philadelphia
convenience store clerk that occurred in July 2024, confirming the apprehension
of 43-year-old Siddeeq Shakoor. According to NBC Philadelphia, Shakoor faces
charges of murder, robbery, and other related offenses. The victim, Kenneth
Kennedy-McLeod, age 37, was shot and killed while working at the Frankford
Convenience Store. The incident was initially perceived as a robbery, however,
investigation insights hinted at a targeted killing. "Kennedy-McLeod -- known to
people in the neighborhood as "Flock" -- was shot twice," Philadelphia Police
Chief Inspector Scott Small shared in an interview with NBC10, revealing that
there was evidence of at least five shots fired during the incident.
hoodline.com
Norfolk, VA: Getaway car driver guilty of being an accessory after fatal
shooting of C-store owner
Eighty-four-year-old James Carter was killed inside the store he owned, Triple C
Convenience, in December 2023. On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Tamika Credle,
42, was an accessory after the fact in a felony-essentially acting as a getaway
driver. Credle, a mother, is one of three individuals charged in connection with
Carter's death.
wtkr.com
Tulsa, OK: BJ's Brewhouse Manager stabbed, suspect shot by police
An investigation is underway after a 32-year-old man allegedly stabbed a worker
at a restaurant in Tulsa. According to Tulsa Police, on Thursday after 1:00 pm,
officers were called to BJ's Brewhouse for a reported stabbing. Investigators
said the incident started when the 32-year-old man entered the business and
started a disturbance. He was reportedly yelling and threatening customers and
employees at the front of the store. TPD said the manager of the store tried to
calm the situation down and get the suspect to leave, but things escalated. The
man reportedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the manager. When the manager put
his hands up in a defensive manner, the suspect stabbed him in the hand. To keep
customers and employees safe, the manager yelled for them to run to the back of
the store to get away from the suspect. Investigators said the suspect left the
store after chasing others around in the restaurant for a brief moment.
Customers and employees barricaded the doors and locked them to keep the suspect
from going back inside. Upon arrival of police, the suspect left the restaurant
and walked toward nearby businesses and hotels to the east of the mall. TPD said
officers tried using a taser to stop the suspect, but it did not work. Given the
suspect's tendency for violence and showing intent to do harm to innocent
people, one Officer used his duty pistol and fired upon the suspect striking
him. The suspect went to the ground and was taken into custody. The victim and
the suspect were taken to the hospital. Officials said they are expected to
recover.
ktul.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Toronto, Canada: Uptick in Jewelry store Robberies tied to Organized Crime, says
public safety expert
A crime and safety expert said an uptick of jewelry store robberies from the GTA
on down to the London region is likely tied to organized crime. The comments
come from CTV Public Safety Analyst and former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis and
follow a violent attempted robbery in London(opens in a new tab) this week.
"That's often the case that they're going from some other larger centre and then
hitting a lot of smaller markets, and then getting back to the larger centre,"
explained Lewis. In 2024, the GTA experienced a rash of jewelry store smash and
grab type robberies, often involving several suspects. In one case, at least ten
suspects were caught on cell phone video involved in such a robbery at a mall in
Markham. Lewis said the suspects are often young people under the employ of
organized crime groups. "These, almost kind of high-profile heists, almost like
a swarm, smash and grab sort of things have been happening increasingly right
across Canada. Largely controlled by organized crime. They hire local thugs,
often young people to actually conduct the thefts. And of course it's all
coordinated by higher-ups in organized crime groups," explained Lewis.
london.ctvnews.ca
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C-Store - Pocomoke
City, MD - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Lyndon, VT
-Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Seattle WA -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Beaumont, TX
- Robbery
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Dollar - Belton, SC -
Armed Robbery
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Dollar - Charleston,
SC - Armed Robbery
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Gas Station - St Loui,
MO - Armed Robbery
• Jewelry - Gilbert, AZ - Robbery
• Jewelry - Willow Grove, PA - Burglary
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Liquor - Nederland, TX
- Robbery
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Liquor - Shreveport,
LA - Armed Robbery
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Pharmacy -
Athens-Clarke County, GA - Armed Robbery
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Pharmacy - Danvers, MA
- Armed Robbery
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Pharmacy - South Lake
Tahoe, CA - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Georgetown
County, SC - Burglary
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Pharmacy - Montville,
CT - Burglary
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Restaurant - Flanders,
NY - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Monroe,
MI = Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Portland,
OR - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - St Paul,
MN - Armed Robbery
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McConnellsburg. PA - Robbery
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Thrift - Prince
William County, VA - Burglary
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Walmart - Otsego
County, NY - Robbery
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• 0 shootings
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Staffing 'Best in Class' Teams
Every one has a role to play in building an
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Regional
Investigation Manager
Melville, NJ
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Posted January 8
The purpose of this role is to investigate losses
associated with theft and fraud as well as minimize liability for Lowe's by
conducting fact-based investigations that align with the Lowe's regulatory
policies and procedures. This position provides decisions and oversight on
employee, organized retail crime, and fraud-based investigations. This role is
responsible for maintaining the Lowe's brand by mitigating the company's
liabilities. This role will also be responsible for directing, coaching and
leading Lowe's APS personnel and MORCM on investigations... |
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Regional Loss Prevention Manager
MD, VA, NC, SC, OH, KY
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Posted January 2
The primary purpose of the Regional Loss Prevention
Manager is to protect company assets, personnel and customers and reduce shrink
by managing and implementing company programs and strategies as directed by the
VP Loss Prevention. The Regional Loss Prevention Manager is responsible for the
following, in addition to other duties as assigned: Ensure Loss Prevention
Programs within the region are consistent with the company's goals and
initiatives; Conduct internal investigations and interviews targeting associate
theft, fraud and procedural errors...
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International Corporate Risk Manager
Inwood, NY - Medley, FL -
Miami, FL
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Posted December 31
Summary of Role and Responsibilities: Proactive approach
to preventing losses/injuries, whether they are to our employees, third parties,
or customers' valuables. They include cash in transit, auto losses, or injuries;
Investigate all incidents, claims, and losses that may expose the company to
financial losses, whether covered by insurance or not. Ensures the execution of
established risk or operational policies and procedures associated with risk
mitigation...
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Regional Asset Protection Manager
Maryland & West Virginia
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Posted November 1
The AP Manager will be the primary subject matter expert
in regards to the training, auditing, and investigatory needs of Dollar General.
Their key efforts are to reduce shrinkage and increase profitability through
proactive training mediums, standardized audits and the resolution of internal
and external investigations. Management Develop and foster an open line of
communication with Operations to support all levels of business dialogue in
order to increase gross margin efforts and decrease shrink and related risks...
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Associate Full Time, Asset Protection, Wayfair Stores
Wilmette, IL
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Posted October 3
As an Asset Protection Host, you will support the Asset
Protection and Store Leadership team by contributing to the overall guest
experience by welcoming and thanking guests and employees into the retail store.
This key role will report to the Asset Protection Lead and Asset Protection
Manager. This is a people-facing role and requires the right candidate to be
engaging, charismatic, and eager to engage regularly with customers and
employees...
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District Asset Protection Manager
North Kingstown, RI
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Posted September 16
The District Asset Protection Manager at OSJL plays a key
role in safeguarding the organization's stores. Through training and program
implementation, this role champions a safe working environment and minimizes
loss from shrink, theft, and fraud. This role conducts regular store visits,
leads investigations, and collaborates with store leadership on best practices
for asset protection...
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Loss Prevention Specialist
Temple, TX
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Posted June 18
The Loss Prevention Specialist identifies various types of
losses and thefts, works cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
providing critical guidance to Operations on asset protection and profit
improvement initiatives. At The Fikes Companies, our Mission is to build a
highly successful company which our employees are proud of, our customers value,
and the communities we serve can count on...
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Multi-Store Detective (Pittsburgh Operating Market)
Pittsburgh, PA -
Posted
April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving
their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job
Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard
visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create
video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal
departments...
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Multi-Store Detective (Cleveland Operating Market)
Cleveland, OH -
Posted
April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving
their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job
Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard
visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create
video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal
departments...
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Multi-Store Detective (Akron/Canton Operating Market)
Akron/Canton, OH -
Posted
April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving
their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job
Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard
visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create
video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal
departments...
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