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Critical Incident Management - Technology - Response

Pat McEvoy, Sr. Dir of AP Administration, Hudson's Bay Company
Bryan Granata, Managing Dir of AP, Saks Fifth Avenue

With lone wolf terrorist attacks happening more frequently in the greater NYC area and active shooter incidents increasing nationwide, the need for critical incident management programs, technology and hardware has never been more important.

Pat McEvoy, Sr. Director of Asset Protection Administration, Hudson's Bay Company and Bryan Granata, Managing Director of Asset Protection, Saks Fifth Avenue, tell us about the preventative measures their stores are taking from training drills and K9 dogs to gunshot detection systems.

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Untangling the worldwide web of counterfeiting
In response to the increase in counterfeiting, organisations such as International Trademark Association (INTA) are expanding their anti-counterfeiting programmes and many governments are improving their legal, enforcement and judicial processes and mechanisms.

Nevertheless, the problem continues to grow. Why? One reason is that criminal enterprises increasingly view counterfeiting as a low-risk, high-reward revenue stream. The involvement of organised crime has raised the level of sophistication in counterfeiting, enabling counterfeiters to exploit more unsuspecting consumers into buying their illicit products, the revenues from which are then used to fund further illegal activities.

Online Counterfeiting
Counterfeiters often sell their goods to unsuspecting consumers under the guise of legitimate businesses and have discovered that they can easily run their counterfeiting activity on the Internet. Indeed, criminals prefer to sell counterfeits on the Internet for many reasons:

● They can hide behind the anonymity of the Internet (on the Dark Web even their internet protocol addresses can be hidden).
● The Internet gives them the reach to sell to consumers globally, outside of the national limits of law enforcement.
● Counterfeiters can display genuine goods on their site and ship counterfeit goods to the consumer.
● When one site is shut down, another one can quickly be opened, making it a struggle for brand owners to stop a counterfeiter.
● Criminal networks use complex server systems, which allow for hundreds of websites to sell the same products while making it difficult for law enforcement to track the counterfeiters.

These tactics have led to a proliferation of online counterfeiting, giving brand owners and governments the arduous task of finding and shutting down the counterfeiting rings. While the link between the increased sales of counterfeits on the Internet and the harm caused to businesses, governments and the public is certain, the solution is complex and challenging. As a result, how to address the sale of counterfeits on the Internet has become a hotly debated topic within industry and among policymakers. Who is responsible for addressing the problem? What legal, policy and voluntary measures should be put in place? Read more worldtrademarkreview.com

A global approach to anti-counterfeiting
The presence of counterfeit goods on the market has a number of consequences for both legitimate brands and their consumers. While brands are losing revenue and customer trust and suffering damage to their reputations, consumers are simultaneously finding themselves out of pocket and saddled with sub-quality goods. Beyond this, there are also far wider-reaching consequences, such as health and safety issues - especially as a consequence of buying medicine, cosmetics and electronics that are fake.

No matter how many enforcements are carried out, how many marketplace sites and listings are shut down or how many third-party platforms are monitored, it is never possible to eliminate all instances of infringement. However, it is not necessarily a losing battle. Instead, it requires a change of focus; brands must develop and implement a global anti-counterfeiting strategy that places the consumer at its heart.

Before considering such a strategy, it is important to understand the environment in which brands are operating and just how counterfeiters are thriving online. Read more worldtrademarkreview.com

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Update: Volusia County, FL: Pawn shop owner sold millions of dollars in tools stolen from Home Depot
Millions of dollars worth of high-end drills were being stolen and hocked on eBay and detectives traced the entire operation to a single strip mall pawn shop. Accused mastermind Richard Hill was arrested, as were his two teams of suspected accomplices, who Sheriff Mike Chitwood referred to as hired "boosters" - front-line thieves who stealthily removed the DeWALT drills from local hardware stores and brought them to Hill to be sold online, he said. Due to the level of organization, detectives charged Hill and others with racketeering and other felonies. "Volusia County detectives, when they get a tip, they are going to run it and work it to the ground," Chitwood said of his detectives during a media conference Thursday afternoon in front of Richard Hill's Music & Pawn, 2550 S. Nova Road. news-journalonline.com

Raleigh, NC: Woman had children serve as 'lookouts' while she stole video games from Target
A woman is accused of using two children as "lookouts" while she stole video games. Police believe Ashley Nicole Reed, 29, stole 34 Nintendo Switch video games from Target on Wednesday. Investigators say she stole 15 video games while a 10-year-old girl acted as a lookout and 19 more games while a 6-year-old boy was posted to warn her if someone approached. Reed has been charged with two felony counts of larceny, one felony count each of organized retail theft and conspiracy to commit larceny, along with two misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. newsobserver.com

Meriden, CT: Father and son charged with Organized Retail Theft
A father and son face charges after police said they were part of a shoplifting ring and stole $450 worth of shoes from a store in Fairfield last year. Edwin Figueroa, Sr., 58 and Edwin Figueroa, Jr., 31, were each charged May 17 with organized retail theft less than $10,000. On May 22, 2017, DSW, in Fairfield, reported $450 worth of Nike sneakers were stolen and the suspects were captured on video. The manager told police he recognized the suspects, later identified as Edwin Figueroa Sr. and Edwin Figueroa, Jr., and added several other DSW stores in the state had been targeted by a shoplifting ring. On May 27, 2017 Southington police investigated a larceny at Rite-Aid and identified the suspect as Edwin Figueroa, Jr. Southington police found several pairs of Nike sneakers, some with security tags still attached, in the back of his vehicle. myrecordjournal.com

Meriden, CT: Mother uses son to shoplift $700 of merchandise from Stop & Shop
Police said a mother was arrested after she allegedly used her son to steal more than $700 worth of items from Stop & Shop. On Saturday, Meriden police said they responded to a Stop & Shop for a shoplifting incident. Police said 32-year-old Erica Maisonet had merchandise from the store in a bag that she gave her 12-year-old son with an old receipt. Police said store security stopped the boy as he tried to leave the store. The items in total were a value of $724. fox61.com

Sparta, MI: Larceny suspects believed to be connected to 29 phone thefts
The sheriff's office said Thursday that the three suspects are part of a group believed to be responsible for 29 cell phone theft complaints across the county since April 1. There are as many as six total suspects involved in the case and the thefts remain under investigation, officials said. fox17online.com

Forsyth County, Verizon Wireless store reports $25,000 of phones stolen during Burglary

Marietta, GA: Smash & Grab thieves steal thousands in merchandise from Fly Gear ATL Clothing store

Atlanta, GA: Armed Robber hold gun to AT&T employees head as he steals 37 phones

Menomonee Fall, WI: Police looking to id 2 Shoplifters that fled from a Woodman's store, 24 yr. old woman arrested

Chesterfield, MO: 2 suspects sought after $1,000 computer stolen from Sam's Club

Stafford, VA: Two women charged with Grand Larceny for theft of $800 of merchandise from Walmart

Bombings, Shootings & Deaths

Ties to Terrorism?
IED Rips Through Indian Restaurant in Canada mall
15 people people wounded, Two suspects on the loose
An explosion caused by an "improvised explosive device" ripped through an Indian restaurant in a mall in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, wounding 15 people, Canadian police said. Peel Region Sergeant Matt Bertram said two suspects with their faces covered to conceal their identity entered the Bombay Bhel restaurant late Thursday, dropped some sort of IED device and fled.

"We have no indication to call it a hate crime or any kind of terrorism act," Bertram said.

Peel Region paramedic Joe Korstanje said three people suffered critical injuries and were taken to the hospital while the remaining 12 victims suffered what he described as minor and superficial injuries. Police later updated the condition of the three critically injured patients to stable.

The explosion happened just after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, and the plaza where the restaurant is located was still sealed off on Friday. wpri.com

Oklahoma City, OK: Armed citizen kills shooter who opened fire in Oklahoma restaurant
A gunman opened fire inside an Oklahoma City restaurant, leading to a bystander shooting him dead in the parking lot. Oklahoma City Police said the gunman, who walked into Louie's Grill & Bar on the east side of Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, wounded at least four people. "A bystander with a pistol confronted the shooter outside the restaurant and fatally shot him," Oklahoma police tweeted Thursday night. The shooter was the only person who died in the incident. usatoday.com

Robberies, Thefts & Incidents

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada: Thunder Bay Police charge Mac's store robbery suspect with Attempted Murder
Officers in Thunder Bay, Ont. say they have arrested a man allegedly involved in the Mac's Convenience Store robbery on Red River Road on Wednesday morning. Police said they've arrested a 20-year-old man, and charged him with offences including attempted murder, robbery, kidnapping and forcible confinement. cbc.ca




El Cajon, CA: Police Officer testifies in brutal attacked inside KFC; suspect was wanted for Petty Theft from a dollar store
Burglary Suspect. The 29 year Police Veteran has faced 3 surgeries since the attack. The suspect is now facing 62 years to life in prison. att.net






Southlake, TX: Police Using Sassy Social Media Posts to Solve $850 Retail Theft
A North Texas police department known for its tweets is at it again. The Southlake Police Department tweeted about a trio of alleged shoplifters Thursday morning. nbcdfw.com




Victorville, CA: 7-Eleven employee pulls gun on suspect attempting to rob store with a knife

Fort Worth, TX: Two Walmart Shoplifter arrested following High Speed Police chase and fiery crash; now facing felony charges

Miami, FL: Former Safe Installer/ Locksmith facing Federal Conspiracy charges; plotting to Burglarize Jewelry Stores and Marijuana Dispensaries in Chicago area

Boston, MA: Flagship Apple store victim of Armed Robbery, person injured as suspect fled

Update: Tucson man who pepper-sprayed employees, stole $10K worth of bikes arrested

Garden City, NY: Police report Grand Larceny thefts at Lord & Taylor of $1,000, $1,280 and $1,360

Indio, CA: Man found with 800 lbs of Spaghetti Squash, arrested for Agricultural Theft

Palm Beach, FL: "Swedish Hollywood Wives" reality star busted for theft of $545 sunglasses from Chanel store on Worth Ave

Roger's & Hollands Jewelry in the Market Place, Champaign, IL, reported a Grab & Run on 5/23, no value reported

Kay Outlet in the Premium Outlets, Tannersville, PA reported a Distraction Theft on 5/22, item valued at $6,449

UK: Carlisle, England: Thieves have escaped with a haul of Hugo Boss clothing following a burglary at House of Fraser store

Tuscany, Italy: Burglars take almost $1m of meds from Italian warehouse

Fire & Arson

Ventura, CA: Police arrest suspect in Pacific View Mall incendiary device incident
Officers were contacted at 11:06 a.m. on Wednesday by an employee at 4J Jewelers inside the mall. The employee told authorities a masked male had thrown two ignited objects inside the store and then fled on foot. The objects caused the carpet to catch fire and spread smoke inside the mall, but did not cause any injuries. vcstar.com


Columbus, OH: Serial Arsonist who torched Volunteers of America warehouse gets 20 years

Orland Park: Old Navy celebrates Grand Reopening after Arson Fire; 14 yr. old charged with Arson & Burglary

Morganfield, KY: Second suspect in Walmart fire arrested

Sentencings & Charges

Orlando, FL: Shoplifting suspects won't face Murder Charge in Colonial Plaza Police Shooting
A 32-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman who were accused of shoplifting at a Marshalls store before their accomplice was fatally shot by two Orlando Police Officers earlier this month won't be formally charged in his death, prosecutors said. Police said Jocelyn M. Villot and Brittany L. Chandler had been charged with felony murder, grand theft and resisting an officer without violence on May 7 after Master Police Officer Anthony Wongshue and Officer Juan Abreu shot Juan Alberto Silva, 32, in the parking lot of Colonial Plaza. wftv.com

Memphis, TN: Store clerk indicted in death of teen who ran from store
with wine cooler
A grand jury has indicted store clerk Anwar Ghazali on a first-degree murder charge in the death of 17-year-old Dorian Harris, who was shot after allegedly stealing a wine cooler. Ghazali, 28, was charged in the March 29 shooting and his bond was set at $1 million. He is accused of chasing Harris down and shooting him a block from the Top Stop Shop store in North Memphis. commercialappeal.com

Goshen, IN: Man pleads Guilty in CVS Robbery
Robert Towles, 53, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of robbery by fear on Thursday. He admitted he and another defendant stole property from an employee at CVS, on March 7. Towles faces a sentence of 4 years in prison with 3 years suspended to probation. goshennews.com

Update: Wyoming, MI: Cousins charged with murder of Gas Station clerk

Springfield, OH: Local Pharmacy robber sentenced to 42 years in prison; guilty of aggravated robbery charge and six counts of kidnapping

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