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Tim Mottershead promoted to Director of Asset Protection for DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

Tim has been with DSW for nearly five years, starting with the company in 2019 as Regional Asset Protection Manager - Northeast. Before his promotion to Director of Asset Protection, he served as Senior Manager - Field Asset Protection and Senior Manager - Regional Asset Protection. Prior to DSW, he held AP/LP roles with Target, Burlington Stores, and Macy's. Congratulations, Tim!


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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact


Stores Will Feed Security Footage Directly to NYPD in New Pilot Program
'This will allow information to be shared between businesses and the NYPD faster than ever'

In bid to curb shoplifting, New York City Mayor Adams wants more stores to share security video with the NYPD
Mayor Adams announced Thursday that the NYPD will expand an initiative allowing businesses to feed security camera footage directly to the police department - an effort aimed at curbing the surge in shoplifting that's plagued the city since the COVID pandemic.

The pilot program will be rolled out for the first time in nine police precincts - in addition to 109th Precinct in Queens where it was first unveiled last June as part of a proof-of-concept partnership with the company Fusus by Axon, which is providing the technology.

"Through existing closed-circuit security cameras, this tech will allow information to be shared between businesses and the NYPD faster than ever before," Adams said at a press conference in Harlem. "It will allow us to gather real-time intelligence on retail crimes and apprehend the criminals responsible."

The mayor predicted the new program would make fighting retail theft more efficient and "improve community relations between local police precincts and the New Yorkers they serve."

As it now stands for most precincts, when police respond to a complaint about shoplifting, to view security camera footage they must recover it from the scene of the crime. Under the new program, police will be able to access the footage remotely from the precinct before arriving at the scene, which could give them a headstart on identifying and arresting suspects.

"The capability of business owners to share information with detectives quickly and seamlessly is key," NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said. "It launches more efficient investigations, builds stronger cases and leads to more effective prosecutions."

According to NYPD crime data, retail theft has jumped 5% over the last year alone, with 21,578 complaints coming in over the last 365 days, compared to 20,552 in the prior year-to-date span.

A significant goal of the city's new pilot program is to shorten the time between the crime being reported and an arrest. NYPD Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri noted that well over 50% of shoplifting cases that result in an arrest within the first day are cleared, but those that stretch on a longer are less successful. nydailynews.com


Retailers Battle Organized Criminal Gangs & Shoppers Aren't Always Happy
Customers are fed up with anti-theft measures at stores. Retailers say organized crime is to blame

Industry group says 'retail is the new frontier' for organized criminal gangs

Many shoppers have made similar complaints as several major retailers beef up their anti-theft tactics.

Contentious measures include metal gates with designated entry and exit points, random receipt checks and tall plexiglass barriers, which recently popped up at many Loblaw stores. Major retailers like Canadian Tire and Walmart have implemented some of the measures; Loblaw has incorporated all of them.

The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says retailers need to better communicate to shoppers why the measures are necessary.

"The big problem is organized retail crime," said the industry group's CEO, Diane Brisebois. "We're talking here about gangs that are in the business of stealing, and retail is the new frontier."

But some industry experts argue a better solution would be to avoid anti-theft tactics that make regular shoppers feel like they're being targeted.

"It's like turning shopping into airport security, where you're self-conscious about making a mistake that's going to get you in trouble," said Christopher Andrews, a sociologist and author of The Overworked Consumer: Self-Checkouts, Supermarkets, and the Do-It-Yourself Economy.

In response to customers' complaints about its security measures, Loblaw, Canada's largest grocer, has repeatedly said that organized crime is to blame.

"This surge in organized retail crime remains a significant problem for the retail industry," said Loblaw CFO Richard Dufresne during a conference call in late 2023.

"These are sophisticated organizations that are increasingly using violent tactics and complex networks to steal and sell stolen goods for profit. cbc.ca


Shootings Surged During the Pandemic
A surge in killings not only worsened gun violence in neighborhoods that were already suffering but also spread into new places.

How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence
Taking a stroll around the neighborhood is a routine activity for many Americans. Yet for 47 million people - about one in seven - such a walk would pass near the location of a recent gun homicide.

The number of people living this close to fatal violence grew drastically during the pandemic years, a New York Times analysis has found, as a surge in killings not only worsened gun violence in neighborhoods that were already suffering but also spread into new places.

To assess the impact of the pandemic years, The New York Times created a map of every gun homicide in the United States since 2020, using data collected from the police and news media accounts by the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive. For every block where Americans resided, The Times then drew a quarter-mile circle to determine how many people lived in close proximity to the killings.

Often, it was not just one killing, but two or three. In extreme cases, a dozen fatal shootings or more fell within those circles.

"There are a lot more guns on the street and when people get angry and frustrated, instead of getting into a fistfight, they get into a gun fight," said Dr. Regan Williams, an emergency room director at a Memphis children's hospital who has seen a spike in young shooting victims.

Though the level of violence has fallen since the worst days of the pandemic, Americans are still shooting and killing one another more frequently than they did in the years before the coronavirus arrived. The long-term impact of the surge in violence is being felt in many corners of the nation, and researchers will undoubtedly study it for years to come.

"We're taking a few steps back from the cliff," said Dr. Garen J. Wintemute, an emergency room doctor who directs a violence prevention research program at the University of California, Davis. "But there are some ominous developments. What happens in a society that is increasingly violent, increasingly mistrustful, increasingly polarized, increasingly indulgent in hate rhetoric?"  nytimes.com


Nashville Wages War on ORC
MNPD South Precinct cracking down on organized retail crime
In the South Precinct, with more and more people moving into the area, the opening of a new mall caught the attention of many, including criminals. Within the first month of opening its doors, reports of theft came pouring into Metro Police. However, as quickly as they came, Metro Police worked harder to cut down the crime.

"The difference with Tanger is the amount of technology they invested in that location is astounding, I mean it's helped us exponentially, not just License Plate readers, cameras in positions that we've helped them put cameras in that helps us identify people," Commander Lovell said.

Authorities said thieves are targeting the area between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., using the crowds as a tool to get away, but more often than not, it's the same people every time. Commander Lovell explained they have three detectives assigned to work the Tanger area.

One of the biggest tools Metro police are using is their relationship with the outlet, owners, and with each other. Commander Lovell explained, that because the same groups continue to target shopping centers, they know how to combat the crime.

"You will be arrested, you're going to be identified, especially with all the information we share amongst each other," Commander Lovell said.  wkrn.com


What California's Workplace Violence Law Means for Employers
Podcast: Prevention Planning for Workplace Violence

Matt Doherty, managing director of workplace management with Sikich, discusses what California bill 533 could mean for all employers in terms of providing a detailed workplace violence prevention plan for their companies.

California Senate Bill No. 553 was signed last September and mandates that nearly all California employers need to adopt a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024.

In this "Talking EHS" podcast, part of the "Great Question" podcast series, we talk to Matt Doherty, managing director of workplace management with consulting firm, about what California bill 533 could mean for all employers in terms of providing a detailed workplace violence prevention plan.

Many companies might think they already have such a plan in place, but as Doherty explains, full 553 compliance involves a written plan, active employee involvement, hazard identification and correction. He'll also share his experiences consulting with companies on workplace violence, drawing upon his extensive background with includes serving as a Secret Service Special Agent in Charge of the National Threat Assessment Center. ehstoday.com


Mall increases security following weekend indoor shooting

18 Dems vote in favor of GOP-led bill cracking down on DC crime
 



The Self-Checkout Debate Rages On
Should All Retailers Utilize Self-Service?
In today's fast-paced world, convenience is king. Yet currently, there has been a growing divide between supporters and detractors of self-service and self-checkout lanes.

The goal of self-checkout is to put customers in control of their payment experience, mimicking the ease of online shopping in physical stores. For consumers, self-serve checkouts offer speed and autonomy.

For businesses, self-serve retail saves costs, improves capacity, and meets consumer preferences for choice and convenience. By offering both self-serve and traditional checkout options, businesses can cater to a wide range of customers and enhance the overall shopping experience.

However, before diving into self-serve retail, merchants must consider factors like security, compliance, and payment processing. Ensuring that self-serve systems meet PCI standards and implementing fraud protection measures is crucial to safeguarding transactions.

Just last week, California bill SB 1446 proposed regulations for self-checkout systems in stores, aiming to preserve jobs and address concerns about theft. Supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers union, it faces opposition from the California Retailers Association. Retailers like Walmart are exploring alternatives, while self-checkout remains popular among consumers despite concerns about theft.

Furthermore, Raydiant, a platform managing kiosk content, surveyed retail customers over the last three years, finding increased usage and evolving attitudes. The survey found that 85% of customers view self-checkout as faster than employee-staffed lanes, and 60% prefer it over manned checkouts. Despite the popularity, however, 67% have experienced self-service kiosk failures, with 25% discontinuing use due to bad experiences. retailwire.com


Retailers Continue to Deploy 'Game-Changing' RFID
Pacsun plans in-store RFID rollout in summer '24
Pacsun intends to build upon a current pilot of RFID technology in its stores. For the past six months, the teen apparel and accessories retailer has been integrating RFID technology into its Manhattan Associates Active Omni store inventory solution at 50 stores.

In an interview with Chain Store Age at the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2024 conference in San Antonio, Shirley Gao, chief digital and information officer, explained how Pacsun utilizes RFID in its brick-and-mortar stores.

According to Gao, RFID-based cycle counting enables store associates to capture new arrivals or items they may have previously missed with a manual count, leading to enhanced accuracy of store inventory tracking. In addition, she said RFID helps Pacsun locate missing products in stores.

"RFID is like a magic wand we can wave to see if an item is in stock," she said. "Previously, it could take up to a day to determine if an item was on the shelf or in the back room. There would be unopened boxes of products in stores. In one store test, within 30 minutes we found 30 styles that had been turning up in the inventory."

Although RFID is not a new technology, Gao said changes such as more efficient antennae are turning it into a "game changer" for retail. Beyond increased inventory accuracy and effectiveness, she cited another important benefit for store operations. chainstoreage.com


Employee Safety Concerns Push Target to Pull Back From Pride Month
Should Target Be Scaling Back Pride Month?
Target is reducing the number of stores that will carry its LGBTQ-themed merchandise as well as limiting apparel sizes to adults for Pride Month in June following a boycott last year that negatively impacted results.

About half of Target's 2,000 stores will sell the Pride collection, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news. Target said store distribution will be based on "historical sales performance." The assortment will also be sold on Target's website.

Last year, however, the discounter was forced to remove some items, including bathing suits designed for transgender people, from its LGBTQ+ themed collection after facing online backlash from conservative commentators and customers as well as in-store confrontations between customers and employees in some stores.

Citing concerns over employee safety, displays at some locations were also moved farther back into the stores. Target blamed the backlash in part for a drop in its sales in last year's second quarter.

In an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" last November, Target CEO Brian Cornell stressed the moves were done largely for employee safety, with customers yelling, destroying merchandise, and threatening to light items on fire. He said, "I knew personally this was not gonna be well received. But we had to prioritize the safety of the team."  retailwire.com


The Future of Grocery Stores?
UK Sainsbury's aims to be an 'AI-enabled grocer' with Microsoft AI technology
Sainsbury's will use Microsoft's artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve store operations and make shopping more engaging and convenient for its millions of customers in the UK.

As part of its 'Next Level Sainsbury's strategy', the supermarket will use generative AI to create a more interactive online shopping experience and improve customers' search experience.

Sainsbury's will also provide its store colleagues with real-time data and insights for instore processes like shelf replenishment. Multiple data inputs such as shelf-edge cameras will be connected with AI to guide colleagues on what products need restocking.

All of this will be delivered through Microsoft Azure over the next five years, with data assets combined with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.

"Our collaboration with Microsoft will accelerate our ambition to become the UK's leading AI-enabled grocer," said Clodagh Moriarty, chief retail and technology officer at Sainsbury's.  technologyrecord.com


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Retailers Vulnerable to Social Engineering Attacks
Help Safeguard Retailers Against Social Engineering Attacks

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Evolving Threats and Cybersecurity Resilience

Over the last decade, social engineering cyberthreats have surged among retailers just as the sector's reliance on customer data, financial transactions and e-commerce platforms has intensified.

Social engineering, in which malicious actors exploit human vulnerabilities to obtain personal or financial information, can pose serious risks to retailers. As a result, chief information security officers and retail C-suite executives are often working to navigate a constantly evolving threat landscape, investing in robust cybersecurity measures, employee training and proactive defense strategies to help reduce risks.

New Cybersecurity Risks: A Click Away

In 2022, a multinational retail shipping giant fell victim to a massive SMS phishing attack, shining a spotlight on the pressing need for heightened vigilance and more robust cybersecurity strategies. Customers of the shipping service received deceptive text messages requesting payment before their packages could be delivered. An internal investigation revealed that cybercriminals had exploited the company's package look-up tools to access customer shipping information. Since then, multiple other retail shippers have also suffered SMS phishing attacks.

Phishing scams, which involve fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity, have been rapidly evolving and proliferating. David Naumann, a strategic marketing leader for Verizon, emphasized the vulnerability created by consumers' trust in retail brands.

Impersonating Employees or Businesses

Attackers also use phishing emails to trick a company's employees into disclosing login credentials, which can give them access to systems that hold personal identifiable and account information. Once data is accessed and exfiltrated, the organization's employees and customers can be exposed to the risk of identity theft and fraud. Exploited PII can also create potential compliance issues, compounding woes for those hit with this type of social engineering attack.

Nick McMillon, a security solutions expert for Verizon, emphasized the threat posed by such attacks, including the planting of ransomware as a means of data harvesting.

To help defend against social engineering attacks, McMillon advocates for a multipronged approach that includes employee training, customer education, threat detection and trust enforcement. He emphasizes the importance of access control and encryption as vital components of a comprehensive defense strategy against social engineering, helping to improve the safeguarding of networks, applications, devices and identities. govinfosecurity.com


How the Surge of Young Online Shoppers Will Impact Industry Cybersecurity
Pushing the boundaries of tech and knowledge: how to inform heavily digitalised Generation Alpha about retail and cyber security
The latest adult cohort, referred to as Generation Z (a.k.a. Gen Z), dominated 2023 by entering the workforce, brand awareness and becoming concrete consumers, emerging from their early to mid-20's.

It is time we explored Generation Alpha, taking technology in their stride, and how this will impact the industry landscape in terms of cyber security safety, training, and identity (BTW, Generation Beta is just around the corner in 2025, a fully-fledged generation born into the world of AI, machine learning, and social media).

Paving the way for cyber security education

Starting early is key to setting up Gen Alpha for the future of retail and cyber security.

Overall, 57% of Gen Alpha spend more than three hours per day on digital devices, increasing their exposure to influencer content and marketing, and 49% trust influencers in the same regard as family and friends.

Digital training will be paramount and allow early adoption of cyber security protections through brand campaigns such as 'how to stay safe when shopping', including educational video tutorials mimicking what is currently being shown on social media, and businesses putting their own spin on it with cyber security.

Influencer training on the dos and don'ts when shopping online, teaching the basics of cyber security to high-profile social media creators, offering guidance to their large followings which will be favoured towards Gen Alpha and Gen Z.

This is also a good opportunity to bridge the gap between cyber security professionals and influencer culture, who already share commonalities in terms of understanding and using technology to enhance job functions.  retailtechinnovationhub.com


'Embracing Privacy by Design'
Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs
As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design enables organizations to navigate compliance challenges.

As privacy laws evolve globally, adapting data protection strategies to stay compliant becomes increasingly complex. How can organizations navigate this complexity, especially when faced with conflicting legal requirements from different jurisdictions?

There are now 18 comprehensive state privacy laws enacted across the United States, as well as a proposed federal law. The regulatory landscape is incredibly dynamic and shows no sign of stopping, with 4,500 critical regulatory updates across the globe annually, or roughly 12 per day. Many companies today respond to new regulations as they go into effect, but this ad-hoc, reactive approach is inefficient and makes it difficult to keep up with a multitude of laws and differing requirements.

A more sustainable, effective, and proactive approach to data privacy compliance is privacy by design. This is achieved by embedding privacy protection into the very fabric of technology, products, and services. With the goal being more than just compliance, privacy by design prioritizes and respects user privacy throughout the entire development and implementation process. Embracing this approach enables organizations to stay ahead of evolving data privacy regulations and navigate new and changing regulations far more efficiently. helpnetsecurity.com


The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity
Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique expertise necessary to recognize and prevent potential threats.

This makes IT and cyber security staffing a critical component of defense against security breaches and cyber attacks - especially when a challenge demands immediate attention. helpnetsecurity.com


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The Global Fight Against Online Counterfeits
Japan, U.S., EU to beef up countermeasures against counterfeit trade
Japan, the United States and the European Union are planning to reinforce countermeasures against the illicit trade in counterfeit products in cooperation with online marketplace operators, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday.

With the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development playing a central role in the move, the like-minded partners will cooperate with online marketplace operators such as Amazon.com Inc. and Rakuten Group Inc. and aim to formulate guidelines in 2025 or later to prevent fake brand goods from being traded online.

The economic impact of counterfeits has become widespread and enormous, with many such goods being produced and put on sale in China and other emerging countries.

The sources said discussing countermeasures with the involvement of online marketplace operators is significant, since it is difficult for the OECD, which is primarily made up of high-income economies, to put pressure on online merchants in emerging countries.

The OECD set up a task force on countering counterfeit trade in late 2022 and began government-level discussions on the matter last month.

By setting guidelines, the OECD hopes to urge operators to intensify efforts to prevent the trading of counterfeit goods such as shoes, clothes, bags and cosmetics. It also expects governments to develop legislation to eradicate counterfeits.

Online marketplace operators are likely to be requested under the guidelines to implement strict identity verifications for sellers so that companies whose intellectual property rights are infringed will be able to take the appropriate legal action. english.kyodonews.net


Amazon Warehouse Workers Struggle
Half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle to cover food, housing costs
Roughly half of frontline warehouse workers at Amazon are having trouble making ends meet, a new report shows. The study comes five years after the online retailer raised minimum hourly wages to $15.

Fifty-three percent of workers said they experienced food insecurity in the previous three months, while 48% said they had trouble covering rent or housing costs over the same time period, according to a report from the Center for Urban Economic Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. Another 56% of warehouse workers who sort, pack and ship goods to customers said they weren't able to pay their bills in full.

Despite working for one of the largest and most profitable companies in the U.S., Amazon warehouse employees appear to be so strained financially that one-third has relied on at least one publicly funded assistance program, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The report's data reveals what appears to be a gulf between what these workers earn and any measure of economic stability.

The researchers included survey responses from 1,484 workers in 42 states. The Ford Foundation, Oxfam America and the National Employment Law Project backed the work.  cbsnews.com


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Kearney, NE: $52,000 in dirt bikes stolen from powersports store
The Kearney Police Department is investigating a Wednesday morning dirt bike burglary from a powersports store. The burglary happened around 6:15 a.m. at Kearney Powersports near South Second Avenue and Platte Road. Security video captured multiple people - all donning masks - breaking into the business and loading 10 dirt bikes into a U-Haul. Police said the bikes are valued at $52,000.   klkntv.com


Lower Merion Township, PA: 4 women accused of stealing over $10,000 in items from Lululemon in Montgomery County
Police in Montgomery County arrested four women accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of goods from a Lululemon on Tuesday. It's the latest in a rash of crimes targeting the retailer. Lower Merion police say the crime happened around 11:20 a.m. at the Lululemon in Suburban Square in Ardmore. Surveillance video shows the four women walking into the store, pulling items off the racks, and then running out. One woman's arms were so full, that she dropped an item on the way out. Authorities say all four women were arrested and are accused of stealing $10,350 worth of merchandise.  6abc.com


Monroe County, PA Three charged with multiple retail thefts in Monroe County
Three women are being charged after police say they were involved in multiple retail thefts across Monroe County costing over $1,300. According to the Pocono Township Police, the following three women were arrested for allegedly committing retail thefts in Monroe County over the weekend. Police say on Saturday, May 11 around 4:00 p.m. officers were called to a retail theft at Old Navy in the Pocono Premium Outlets. Then on Sunday, May 12 around 10:00 a.m., officers said a retail theft happened at the Tobacco Stop in Scotrun Plaza where again one man and three women were seen stealing $550 worth of Backwoods cigars.  pahomepage.com
 



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Shootings & Deaths


Pineville, NC: Shoplifting suspect shot, killed by off-duty officer at Charlotte apartments
A shoplifting suspect was shot and killed by an off-duty Pineville police officer who was working security on Tuesday afternoon, investigators said. Pineville Police were called to a Food Lion on Johnston Road around 3 p.m. for shoplifting. An off-duty officer who was in full uniform in a marked police cruiser at a nearby shopping center near the Food Lion saw the suspect in the parking lot, police said. The suspect, 46-year-old Dennis Bodden of Charlotte, was known by police for chronic shoplifting and had shown violent tendencies toward police, investigators allege. Bodden also had two outstanding felony warrants for larceny and breaking and entering related to the Food Lion where the alleged shoplifting happened. Boden allegedly ignored multiple commands to stop and ran across Johnston Road to the Berkshire Place apartment complex. The sergeant followed Bodden and called for backup. Bodden then started fighting the officer, who deployed his stun gun, according to police. The stun gun wasn't effective, and Bodden continued to run away when backup officers arrived on the scene. One of the responding officers attempted to use a stun gun on Bodden when he continued to resist arrest on the apartment property. However, officers say it was ineffective and allege Bodden lunged at the sergeant and tried to grab his gun. That's when the sergeant shot Bodden, killing him. Both officers were taken to the hospital for treatment, but neither were shot during the incident.  wcnc.com


St Louis, MO: 1 dead, 6-year-old injured in north St. Louis c-store shooting
A shooting at a convenience store in north St. Louis left one person dead and sent a 6-year-old to the hospital late Wednesday night. Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call for a shooting just after 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at the 8800 block of North Broadway. Police said a mother and her 6-year-old son were at the Convenience Express store when a suspect ran inside, fired multiple rounds and ran off. The 6-year-old was shot once while the mother was uninjured, police said. The mother took the child to the hospital. Police said a 35-year-old man believed to be unrelated to the mother and child was also shot in the incident and arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds to the groin, leg and arm, according to police. Around 4 a.m., police stated the man had died.  firstalert4.com


Chicago, IL: 1 killed, 2 hurt in shooting outside Englewood store
A man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting in Englewood on Tuesday night. The men were standing in a parking lot of a store in the 700 block of West 71st Street when someone fired shots about 9:40 p.m., Chicago police said. A 35-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police and the Cook County medical examiner's office said. His name hasn't been released. Another man, 38, was also shot several times and was taken to the same hospital in serious condition. A third man, 34, took himself to St. Bernard Hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm and was released. No arrests were made.  chicago.suntimes.com


Dearborn, MI: Mall Shooting : 1 Hurt, 1 Arrested In Shooting At Fairlane Mall In Dearborn
A 25-year-old Canton Township resident was injured in a Tuesday night shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, according to police. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot, according to police. Within 11 hours after the shooting, officers arrested a 25-year-old Westland resident in connection with the shooting, according to police. Police did not name the suspect as charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office were pending. Investigators found bullet casings and witnesses at the scene in the mall parking lot after a report of multiple gunshots around midnight Tuesday, according to police. Police determined the shooting was not random, but did not disclose a motive.  patch.com


Omaha, NE: Update: Man who shot Omaha officer in the face while at Westroads Mall sentenced to prison
The man who shot at an Omaha police officer at the Westroads Mall in 2021 was sentenced on Wednesday. Kenya Jenkins previously pled guilty to first-degree assault on an officer and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. He was sentenced to up to 75 years in prison for both counts, and he will be eligible for parole in 31.5 years. His sentences will run consecutively. Jenkins shot Officer Jeffrey Wittstruck four times, hitting him in the face and head in March 2021. Jenkins then led Omaha police and Nebraska State Patrol on a high-speed chase. After Wittstruck went back to work, the state honored him in 2022 with the same stopsticks used to end Jenkin's chase.  ketv.com
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts


Charlotte, NC: 'Happy Mother's Day': Armed thief reportedly apologizes to store workers during robbery at Family Dollar store in southwest Charlotte
Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are working to identify the person responsible for robbing a southwest Charlotte store at gunpoint. The incident happened on Sunday, May 12 around 8:15 a.m. at a Family Dollar store in the 6700 block of Nations Ford Road. Surveillance footage from the business shows an individual enter the store and approach one of the employees. Detective Jacquelyn Clyburn from the CMPD Crime Stoppers said the man spent the next several minutes working to get money from the business while armed with a gun. "It's extremely dangerous because it's unpredictable. You don't know what someone will do in those moments," said Clyburn about the robbery. She said that the suspect apologized to the employees multiple times during the incident and even wished one of the workers a, 'Happy Mother's Day'. "I don't know if he's just desperate," suggested Clyburn.  wbtv.com


Winnipeg, Canada: Staff at Winnipeg Foodfare store hospitalized after Brass-Knuckle attack
Three employees of a Winnipeg grocery store were taken to hospital and a teenager is facing charges after a violent incident Tuesday evening, police say. Officers were called to the Foodfare at Portage Avenue and Burnell Street around 6:40 p.m., where they found the three male employees, ages 19, 22, and 46, with upper-body injuries. According to police, the 17-year-old suspect had been in the store earlier that day and had been escorted out of the building after an unrelated incident. The teen returned to the store later that day, armed with brass knuckles, and assaulted the three victims, police said. The teen was tracked down on Selkirk Avenue and arrested without incident. Police said they found and seized brass knuckles, which had been dumped in a nearby yard. The teen is facing three counts of assault with a weapon, as well as a charge for possessing a prohibited or restricted weapon.  globalnews.ca


Gueydan, LA: 2 arrested, 1 wanted after thieves crash stolen truck into Gueydan grocery store and steal ATM

Jersey City, NJ: Newark woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for role in Jersey City armed robbery spree

Oklahoma City, OK: Mississippi man sentenced to prison for armed robbery of CVS Pharmacy in OKC

Modesto, CA: Little Caesar's, Subway robbed in Modesto; police searching for suspect

 

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C-Store - Omaha, NE - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Greene County, NC - Burglary
Clothing - Lower Merion Township, PA - Robbery
Clothing - Monroe County, PA - Robbery
Dollar - Charlotte, NC - Armed Robbery
Gas Station - Redwood City, CA - Armed Robbery
Grocery - Canton, OH - Burglary
Grocery - Scottsville, NY - Burglary
Jewelry - Sunrise, FL - Robbery
Liquor - Lawrence, KS - Armed Robbery
Liquor - Bethesda, MD - Armed Robbery
Motorcycles - Kearney, NE - Burglary
Pharmacy - Tarrant, AL - Burglary
Restaurant - Wenatchee, WA - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Modesto, CA - Armed Robbery
Restaurant - Modesto, CA - Armed Robbery

 

Daily Totals:
• 11 robberies
• 5 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed


 

Weekly Totals:
• 73 robberies
• 25 burglaries
• 2 shootings
• 1 killed


 



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Regional Loss Prevention Manager
Indiana - Posted May 9
The Regional Manager of Loss Prevention, Audit & Firearms Compliance is a leadership role that will evaluate and reduce shrink for the stores and facilities assigned in their region by conducting internal and external investigations and resolving all matters that jeopardize or cause losses to the company and its assets. Regional Loss Prevention Managers are also responsible for conducting field audits for store and firearm compliance...




Dir. Security & Interactive Video Support
Plano, TX - Posted April 18
The Director of Security and Interactive Video Support is responsible for leading a team of security support personnel that provide end/end support for managed Intrusion and Video services offerings.  This position is responsible for managing & leading a team that owns all aspects of the restoration and support processes required for the customers that Interface provides a broad set of asset protection services to...



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...



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...



 


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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