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Millie Kresevich LPC promoted to Senior Director - Asset Protection for
Luxottica
Millie has been with Luxottica for nearly 20 years, starting with the
company in 2002 as Senior Regional Manager - Asset Protection. Before
her promotion to Senior Director - Asset Protection, she spent more than
six years as Director - Asset Protection. Millie holds an AAS in
Criminal Justice, BS in Social Psychology (Suma Cum Laude), and a
Masters in Business Ethics and Compliance. She serves on the LP Council
for the NRF, advisory board for CLEAR, and member of the LPRC.
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Prosegur Security Joins Blue Lightning Initiative to Help
Prevent Human Trafficking
Herndon,
Va. (July 14, 2021) -
Prosegur Security, a global leader in security technology, has become the
first security company to join the Blue Lightning Initiative, a joint program of
the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, to help identify and prevent human trafficking. As a part of the
program, Prosegur employees who work in aviation and retail security will be
trained on how to spot potential human traffickers and victims, as well as the
procedures for safely and quickly reporting such instances to relevant
authorities. Read more in today's Vendor Spotlight
below
Violence, Crime & Protests
Diving Deeper into the 'Alarming' Crime Data
How crime stats lie - and what you need to know to understand them
As Covid-19 rates improved and vaccinations allowed much of the country to
reopen, reports of crime waves began to dominate headlines. Politicians,
pundits, journalists and law enforcement have all scrambled to make sense of
increased violence around the United States, while the public is left to sort
through alarming numbers and conflicting narratives.
Understanding crime trends requires nuance, but gaps and inconsistencies in
the data make it easy to misinterpret and spin facts in a way that serves
political agendas instead of evidence-based solutions.
Only
specific crimes have increased. It's important to be clear about what
types of crime are on the rise. Several forms of property crime, including
robberies, residential burglaries and larceny declined in
2020 and continued to go down in the first quarter of 2021, according
to a report from the
National Commission on Covid-19 and Criminal Justice (NCCCJ), continuing a
multi-year downward trend.
According to the FBI's preliminary 2020 findings, violent crime rose by 3%
across the country last year. But the number of murders rose by 25%
between 2019 and 2020 - the largest jump recorded in the US in a one-year
period since the FBI began releasing annual figures in the 1960s. The NCCCJ's
findings were similar, citing a 30% increase in the homicide rate between
2019 and 2020 in the 34 major cities it surveyed.
Homicide can't be treated like any other crime.
Experts say that classifying an increase in homicides as part of a 'crime wave'
obscures the fact that murder is a unique, devastating crime - one that requires
targeted solutions.
Crime rates are not partisan. Asher's data
shows that murder appears to have risen uniformly across the country,
contrary to partisan talking points that the increase is happening only in
heavily Democratic areas.
Gun violence is a driving factor. We know
that the rise in homicides is tied to increased gun violence in the past two
years. According to the
Gun Violence
Archive, a non-profit organization that tracks gun-related violence in the
United States, there were 39,538 gun deaths in 2019 compared to 43,559 in 2020.
The bulk of that increase came from homicides or unintentional gun deaths, which
rose by almost 4,000 between 2019 and 2020. Gun sales also soared during the
pandemic.
cnn.com
NY Leaders to Bolster Anti-Crime Funding
Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams Target New York City's Rising Gun Crime
The governor and candidate for NYC mayor
said they would steer funding to anticrime efforts in Brooklyn, as Democrats
embrace public-safety message
New
York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Eric
Adams, pledged to work together to combat elevated gun violence in the
nation's largest city, as Democrats across the country try to coalesce
around a public-safety message.
In their first joint appearance since Mr. Adams clinched his party's nomination,
the Democratic governor and the front-runner for mayor unveiled state funding
for nonprofit and church organizations in central Brooklyn, including
programs for summer employment and job training as well as "violence
interrupters" to mediate gang disputes.
Wednesday's appearance provided another opportunity for Mr. Adams-a former New
York Police Department captain and currently Brooklyn borough president-to
promote his vision for how Democrats can seize public safety as an issue
during a period of rising crime. Mr. Adams also met this week with President
Biden, who is working to counter rising crime in American cities amid criticism
from Republicans who contend that Democrats have failed to sufficiently respond.
Mr. Adams said Wednesday that it was important to make clear that crimes
would have consequences and to focus resources on preventing crimes motivated by
poverty.
There have been 803 shooting incidents in New York City so far this year,
up from 623 incidents during the same period in 2020 and 389 incidents during
the same time in 2019, according to NYPD data. There have been 225 homicides
this year in the city, an increase of 5% from 2020 and 37% from 2019,
according to the NYPD.
Violent crime and homicides have increased in many major U.S. cities this year.
Philadelphia police reported 284 homicides as of this week, a 31% increase
from the same period last year, and Los Angeles police reported 185 homicides
through July 3, an increase of 24% from 2020. In Chicago, the number of
homicides this year is down slightly.
wsj.com
74% of Violent Criminals Released Before Trial
Commit New Crimes
55% of alleged criminals released in San Francisco reoffended before trial
An $18.7 million contract approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to
extend the city's Pretrial Diversion Program is raising questions after a
new report disproved its success. The program is overseen by the
Sheriff's Office to supervise people recently arrested but released before
trial to ensure they appear in court and reduce any new criminal activity.
A new independent assessment that aimed to validate the PSA found 55 percent of
alleged criminals released in San Francisco reoffended before trial. It's
important to note this study was not a direct assessment of the San Francisco
Pretrial Diversion Program.
"This is a scandal," said San Francisco Supervisor Catherin Stefani. "They
are masking what's actually happening." Supervisor Stefani was the only
board member to vote against approving the $18 million contract.
"The data didn't add up," she said. "It wasn't matching what we were
seeing out on the streets."
The San Francisco Sheriff's Office reported in committee, less than 10 percent
of the city's most violent offenders released before trial committed new crimes
from 2016 to 2019. Roughly 20 percent or less of other non-violent offenders
reoffended during the same time period, according to data from the Sheriff's
Office.
But, the validation study found the rate alleged criminals reoffended during
those years was actually 55 percent. The study also concluded
74 percent of the city's most violent offenders
committed new crimes before trial.
The report also shows in nearly 30% of cases, judges released individuals
against the recommendation of the public safety assessment.
abc7news.com
New Use-of-Force Standards Challenged
Minnesota seeks dismissal of legal challenge to new police standards
Law enforcement lobbying groups sued earlier
this month, arguing the 2020 use-of-force changes are unconstitutional.
Four
law enforcement lobbying groups
sued the state and Gov. Tim Walz earlier this month, alleging that a 2020
law change governing police use of force is unconstitutional because it
compels officers to forfeit their rights to refuse testimony against themselves
in deadly force cases.
In a brief filed Tuesday, Assistant Attorney General Anna Veit-Carter wrote that
the state will ask for a hearing before Ramsey County District Judge Leonardo
Castro to dismiss the lawsuit "for lack of jurisdiction and failure to
state a claim upon which relief can be granted." Veit-Carter added that the
state will outline its case for dismissal in a forthcoming memorandum to the
court.
The law enforcement groups - the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association,
Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
and Law Enforcement Labor Services Inc. - are also seeking an injunction to
delay implementation of certain new requirements "that were intended to
require training and for which there has been insufficient time and
opportunity to engage in the requisite training."
Under last year's change, officers can no longer justify deadly force to
protect themselves or another person from "apparent" death or great bodily harm.
The new law struck the word "apparent" and now reads "to protect the peace
officer or another from death or great bodily harm."
startribune.com
Why Do Some Crimes Increase When Airbnbs Come to Town?
COVID Update
335.4M Vaccinations Given
US: 34.8M Cases - 623.8K Dead - 29.3M Recovered
Worldwide:
189.3M Cases - 4M Dead - 172.8M Recovered
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Delta Variant & Young Unvaccinated People
Driving Surge
U.S. Covid-19 Case Counts Have Doubled in Recent Weeks
Public health officials, epidemiologists say
rise is being driven by Delta variant, summer socializing and younger,
unvaccinated people
New
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in a number of states across the U.S., worrying
health officials and epidemiologists as many Americans remain unvaccinated
and the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads.
The U.S. is averaging more than 23,000 new cases a day, double the seven-day
average of around 11,300 cases three weeks ago, according to a Wall Street
Journal analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University. On 17 of the past 18
days, the seven-day case average was higher than the 14-day average, also
suggesting cases have been rising nationally.
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly all
recent Covid-19 cases and deaths from the disease are among unvaccinated
people. Americans 65 and older, who are most likely to die from Covid-19
infections, have high rates of vaccinations.
wsj.com
Retail Threats Have Accelerated During the
Pandemic
Security Business July 2021 Cover Story: Retail Security
COVID and the reopening of America has
accelerated many of the major threats facing the retail sector
Thus,
in your quest as integrators to identify the major pain points for your retail
customers and offer viable solutions, here are
the four biggest issues based on recent events in America:
1. COVID
As noted, retailers -
especially grocers and big box stores
- remained open throughout the pandemic and all its restrictions, including
social distancing, mask enforcement and capacity restrictions. Many of these
organizations deployed video analytic solutions to address these challenges. As
the country slowly marches toward vaccination and a return to "normalcy,"
retailers should be looking to these analytic technologies
to further enhance their operations.
2. Organized Retail Crime
For those stores that remained open during the pandemic,
ORC gangs exploited curbside pickup and other online-grounded opportunities.
They also began targeting new types of products. Todd Isenhour, a Division
Director for Asset Protection, Operations and Safety for Lowe's, explained
during the NRF event: "What we began to see at Lowe's was
a shift from the traditional products
that (ORC) groups typically targeted - power equipment and tools -
to pandemic-related items
like safety-related supplies and cleaning supplies."
3. Workplace Violence
Much like healthcare and school verticals, being on the front lines of America
means dealing with all sorts of workplace violence. Despite closures, the
pandemic, again, brought a lot of this violence to the surface.
"With the sharp rise in gun violence across the country,
it is essential for the retail industry to work more closely with local law
enforcement and seek out new technologies
so they can be better prepared to respond quickly if an incident arises," Paul
Mascari, Director of Security Solutions at gunshot detection provider
ShotSpotter, said in a recent press release.
4. Civil Unrest
Riots and civil unrest are
long-standing pain points for retail establishments,
and while some of these incidents remain fresh in the collective minds of
Americans, it is the only issue here that is decidedly not pandemic-related.
Security professionals in any vertical or related service can benefit by
understanding of the causes, warning signs and behavioral dynamics of large
crowds and mobs
that can be correlated with protests and riots.
securityinfowatch.com
Kroger Employee Pushed to Suicide by
Mask-Mocking Manager
Lawsuit: Kroger manager drove employee to suicide
The
manager of a Kroger store in Milford created "disturbing, dangerous, and
deranged conditions," ultimately leading to an employee's death by suicide,
according to a lawsuit filed Monday with the Hamilton County clerk of courts.
Evan Seyfried died March 9 "with no prior history of severe mental health
concerns," the suit states. "Kroger intentionally subjected Evan to torturous
conditions that were directly responsible for his death."
The suit goes on to accuse a manager at the grocery chain's Milford, Ohio,
location of instigating "a campaign (in October 2020) dedicated to ousting Evan
while proclaiming her intention to make Evan's life a 'living hell.'"
The suit claims the manager's feud with Evan Seyfried stemmed, in part, from
concerns he had raised concerning COVID-19, which led to "hazing,
taunting and bullying" and attempts to sabotage his work.
As part of the alleged bullying, Seyfried's boss "mocked and humiliated" him
for wearing a mask - in line with the company's pandemic policies - as well
as for his political beliefs, the suit states.
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial on multiple claims against the company and two
named managers including wrongful death; conspiracy; intentional infliction
of emotional distress; negligent infliction of emotional distress; invasion of
privacy; sexual harassment, and reckless, willful and wanton conduct, among
others.
wcpo.com
The Pandemic Effect
U.S. Drug-Overdose Deaths Up Nearly 30% in '20, Driven by Synthetic Opioids
Fentanyl, along with isolation and stress
from Covid-19 pandemic, propelled surge, experts say
Drug-overdose
deaths in the U.S. surged nearly 30% in 2020, the result of a deadlier supply
and the destabilizing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to
preliminary federal data and public health officials.
The estimated 93,331 deaths from drug overdoses last year, a record high,
represent the sharpest annual increase in at least three decades, and compare
with an estimated toll of 72,151 deaths in 2019, according to provisional
overdose-drug data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
"That is a stunning number even for those of us who have tracked this issue,"
said Brendan Saloner, associate professor of health policy and management at the
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. "Our public health tools have
not kept pace with the urgency of the crisis."
The surge, the 2020 data show, was driven largely by a proliferation of
fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid whose use has spread across the nation.
The pandemic amplified the epidemic of overdoses, bringing on social
isolation, trauma and job losses, according to addiction experts and treatment
providers.
nytimes.com
COVID Created 'Permanently
Smaller' Workforce
Many Jobs Lost During the Coronavirus Pandemic Just Aren't Coming Back
Delta Variant Widens Gulf Between 'Two Americas': Vaccinated & Unvaccinated
COVID-19 levels remain lower in Minnesota, despite U.S. uptick
UK COVID-19 Update
UK's 'Freedom Day' July 19th - Masks - Social
Contact - Social Distancing Lifted
How will the removal of Covid-19 restrictions affect retail?
The
legal requirement to wear a face mask is also to be scrapped from July 19 -
known as "Freedom Day", Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed earlier this
week. Freedom Day also means almost all legal restrictions on social
contact and social distancing will be removed.
Despite the legal requirement being dropped,
the government still "expects and recommends that people wear face coverings
in crowded areas". Johnson said it would be a matter of "personal
responsibility", while transport operators and places such as shops are likely
to decide their own policy on the issue.
Almost 53 per cent of the country has been double-vaccinated at the time
of writing, and the rate of people dying and hospitalization has remained low
amidst the surge in new cases.
A recent YouGov
report found that 64 per cent of Brits plan to keep wearing masks
even after Covid-19 restrictions end, while 40 per cent will continue
avoiding crowded places.
Meanwhile, BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said "Retailers are also
likely to continue with many of the existing safety measures such as hand sanitiser and Perspex screens.
"The Prime Minister has said he expects people to continue to wear face
coverings in many locations that they currently are required to," she told
Retail Gazette.
"There has been a big rise in violence and abuse against retail workers
during the pandemic and colleagues cannot be put in the firing line because of
this change in policy."
retailgazette.co.uk
Mask rule change risks rise in abuse towards shop workers - BRC
Staff
in shops could face an increase in abuse and violence in stores once
restrictions are eased, according to the boss of the retail industry's trade
body.
BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said the government must provide clear
guidance to the sector over plans to end the legal requirement to wear masks in
stores to avoid confrontations.
She added that retailers were expected to keep hand sanitiser and screens in
stores to protect staff.
"There has been a big rise in violence and abuse against retail workers
during the pandemic and colleagues cannot be put in the firing line because of
this change in policy."
Dickinson added: "Retailers will have many people in their stores who want to
continue wearing masks, and many who don't, and will have to accommodate
everyone."
Her comments come as several retailers weigh up whether to continue asking
customers to wear masks in stores beyond the July 19 date.
Sainsbury's boss Simon Roberts said earlier this week that he would
consult with staff but suggested the decision on masks would be one of
"personal choice".
Morrisons and Aldi are also reportedly among retailers that have
requested more detailed guidance.
Meanwhile, Tesco is understood to be currently partaking an internal review
into its mask-wearing policy following the government update on Monday.
retailgazette.co.uk
UK: BRC warns of high street labour shortages
BRC warns of labour shortages as 20% of shop workers isolate
The BRC has warned of high street labour shortages as 20 per cent of shop
workers across the UK in the retail and hospitality sectors enter isolation due
to Covid19.
Both sectors say that one in five workers have now been called to isolate,
exacerbating the issue of labour shortages due to Brexit and other factors.
The Co-op also confirmed it was seeing an increase in absenteeism due to
self-isolation, mostly in its logistics and depot areas, leading to issues
with certain products.
The government has said it may look to reduce the sensitivity of its Test and
Trace app as restrictions lift next week, for fear that too many people
will be called to isolate.
retailgazette.co.uk
'Freedom day' or 'Anxiety day'? England to end COVID-19 curbs
A new lawsuit 'every single day'
Employers see legal action over use of biometric info
Illinois employers such as Walmart and Topgolf
have recently paid out multimillion-dollar settlements to employees claiming
improper use of their biometric data.
Biometric
information privacy may be an emerging area of employment law, but last month,
employers saw an example of why it should be taken seriously.
On June 22, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
approved a settlement agreement between entertainment company Topgolf and a
class of former employees who
alleged Topgolf collected and disclosed their biometric data through a
"finger-scan timekeeping system" in violation of the Illinois Biometric
Information Privacy Act, or BIPA,
per a court document. Though Topgolf denied the claims, the parties agreed
to a $2,633,400 award to be split between more than 2,600 class members.
Topgolf is not the only employer to face litigation under BIPA so far in 2021.
Earlier this month,
a former Walmart fulfillment center employee filed a class action suit
alleging that the retailer violated state law by requiring employees to
use voice recognition software to track their work,
Law360 reported. In January, Walmart agreed to a $10 million settlement over
claims by current and former employees that the company required them to use a
palm-scanning device without obtaining written consent, the Chicago Tribune
reported.
In June, a group of consumers filed a BIPA
lawsuit against Apple
over the use of electronic fingerprint and facial recognition in its products.
The Illinois law sets forth a number of stipulations about
collecting, retaining and disclosing biometric identifiers
- including retina or iris scans; fingerprints; voiceprints; hand or facial
scans - and biometric information, which includes any information based on these
identifiers.
Under BIPA,
employers and other entities in possession of such information must develop a
written, publicly-available policy outlining how long the information will be
retained
as well as how it will be permanently destroyed - which the law says should
occur "when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or
information has been satisfied or within 3 years of the individual's last
interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first."
hrdive.com
Mall Security Robots
Security robots patrol the Mall at Stonecrest
Far
from a sci-fi movie, two robots are some of the
newest security team members at the Mall at Stonecrest. Shoppers, meet Stoney
and Pebble.
Earlier this year, the pair was rolled out for increased security as the mall
extended its hours of operation. Weighing around 500 and 350 pounds each, the
robots can do a lot more than you would expect.
Mall officials say
Stoney and Pebble can work around the clock with about 15 to 20 minutes of
charge. The duo is
capable of people and license plate reorganization along with identity
assistance and two-way emergency communication.
What's more,
the robots are both tied to the mall's CCTV
and can help find lost children or spot issues such as slip and fall accidents.
Of course, Stoney and Pebbles aren't flying solo. The two are also tied to the
advanced Security Operation Center with a monitoring team and dispatch of
on-duty security and police officers.
"I have been a tenant at the Mall at Stonecrest for nearly 20 years. The
security enhancements being put in place -
especially the robots - help make our customers, and my staff, feel more secure,"
said Ronald McKenzie, owner of First Class Barber Shop.
The Mall at Stonecrest is the
first shopping center in the area to implement security robots
in what could be a model for other malls in the area. Nationwide,
security robots are becoming more utilized in many public spaces.
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Fed's Finally Took Action on Noncompetes - But No New Rules Yet
They've been threatening for years to eliminate or limit noncompetes
What Does President Biden's Order on Noncompetes Mean for Employers?
Employers should review their noncompete agreements and other restrictive
covenants in light of a new executive order that aims to curb the use of these
contracts in the workplace. The federal government has yet to issue any new
rules, but
employers should prepare for potential changes.
President Joe Biden recently signed
an executive order that encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban
or limit noncompete agreements.
The order is meant to promote competition and economic growth by making it
easier for workers to change jobs, among other objectives.
Employers generally use noncompetes to
protect their proprietary information
by preventing employees from working for competitors in a specific geographic
area for a limited amount of time. But such agreements, particularly with
low-wage earners in the retail and restaurant industries, have been scrutinized
in recent years.
Carson Sullivan, an attorney with Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., said
there's a lot of debate about what the executive order means for noncompetes.
"We really can't tell how broad the ban will be," she said, though she noted
that the order focused on "unfair" use of noncompetes and other agreements that
limit employee mobility.
"The [FTC] is going to take a long, hard look at noncompetes, and
there is considerable momentum behind curtailing their use,"
said John Siegal, an attorney with BakerHostetler in New York City. "We expect
the FTC will conduct a public inquiry process reviewing all of the legal, human
resources and economic competitiveness issues around noncompetes, leading to a
rulemaking process."
"An outright ban on
noncompetes, however, would draw considerable opposition
from a wide array of industries and employers."
Employers can realistically expect the government to
narrow the employment categories for which such agreements can be
used.
California, North Dakota and Oklahoma have banned noncompete
agreements in most circumstances, and a
new law in Washington, D.C.,
will also ban
the use of such agreements, with some exceptions.
Nearly a dozen other states
prohibit noncompetes with low-wage earners or hourly workers. Massachusetts
bans noncompetes for certain professionals, such as nurses, physicians,
social workers and employees in the broadcasting industry.
shrm.org
US Warns Retailers with Ties to China
Feds warn companies that ties to forced labor in China risks breaking the law
The US warned that companies with investment or
supply-chain ties to Xinjiang can face legal risks.
The
US on Tuesday cautioned that companies that invest, provide venture capital, or
have supply-chain ties to the Xinjiang region of China
"run
a high risk of violating U.S. law," due to widespread reports of forced
labor and other human rights violations
against ethnic minorities in the region.
The US has accused China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity in
Xinjiang, citing the arbitrary mass detention of mostly Muslim ethnic groups in
the region in what the Chinese government calls "re-education camps." The
government has also
forcibly sterilized, tortured, and sexually abused ethnic minority prisoners
in these camps, according to former detainees.
Companies who don't pull out of the region could violate statutes that
criminalize benefitting from or importing goods that are the result of forced
labor.
The advisory also warned US companies against assisting in the development of
surveillance tools for Xinjiang or supplying US-made goods to entities that use
forced labor.
In 2020, activist groups accused some of
the world's biggest fashion brands - including Nike and H&M
- of
sourcing cotton from factories that exploit the forced labor of Uyghurs and
other ethnic minorities. Over a million ethnic minorities have been detained in
Xinjiang, a region that produces a fifth of world's cotton, and activist groups
have called for companies to exit the region to avoid profiting from human
rights violations in the area.
businessinsider.com
American Dream sets long-delayed opening date for upscale wing - Sept. 30
Child tax credit payments are an 'underappreciated stimulus' for retailers
Average CEO made nearly 300 times the median employee pay last year
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management and resiliency operations. The ideal candidate for this role will
need to understand, and teach others within the organization about Business
Continuity. The ideal candidate will need to make decisions that impact
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Prosegur Security Joins Blue Lightning Initiative to
Help Prevent Human Trafficking
Herndon,
Va. (July 14, 2021) -
Prosegur Security, a global leader in security technology, has become the
first security company to join the Blue Lightning Initiative, a joint program of
the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, to help identify and prevent human trafficking. As a part of the
program, Prosegur employees who work in aviation and retail security will be
trained on how to spot potential human traffickers and victims, as well as the
procedures for safely and quickly reporting such instances to relevant
authorities.
"Human trafficking continues to be a persistent scourge of our times, with an
estimated 24.9 million victims worldwide," said
Larry Parrotte, the CEO of Prosegur Security USA. "Because protecting others
is our core value, we decided to wholeheartedly embrace the mission of the Blue
Lightning Initiative. Our security agents interact with travelers and shoppers
every day, and are uniquely positioned to spot and do something about suspected
trafficking attempts. If we are able to help even one victim, we will consider
the program a resounding success."
"Prosegur Security USA has over 5,000 employees and is currently present at 16
U.S. airports as well as numerous retail stores and other commercial locations,"
said
Thomas Pelletier, Prosegur's project leader for the Blue Lightning
Initiative. "We are proud to be a part of this initiative, and look forward to
working with our friends and partners in law enforcement as well as
transportation and retail industries on stopping human traffickers in their
tracks."
"DHS is proud to partner with Prosegur Security USA to continue the fight
towards ending human trafficking. Through this partnership, the Blue Lightning
Initiative will add its first security company to a growing community of over 70
partners working to recognize and report human trafficking across the U.S.
transportation system," said Karinda L. Washington, DHS Executive Director,
Social Impact and Campaigns.
"We
inspect every person entering the United States, which places U.S. Customs and
Border Protection in a unique position to combat human trafficking," said Diane
J Sabatino, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations.
"We are grateful Prosegur Security USA has joined this important initiative as
it truly takes all of us to spot potential victims."
"The U.S. Department of Transportation is proud to work with our partners across
government and the aviation sector on critical counter-trafficking efforts. When
frontline aviation employees are trained to recognize and report suspected
instances of human trafficking, actionable tips are reported to law enforcement
to help stop the crime. This BLI partnership highlights the commitment of the
security industry in joining airlines, airports, and industry associations
across the country to take a stand against human trafficking," said Julie
Abraham, Director, Office of International Transportation and Trade, Office of
the Secretary, USDOT.
In addition to Prosegur, the Blue Lightning Initiative is supported by 30
airlines, 30 U.S. airports, industry associations, and a university all of whom
follow the same training and reporting protocols defined by the Department of
Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security. To learn more about
joining BLI, reach out to
bluecampaign@hq.dhs.gov and
trafficking@dot.gov.
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Reach the Pinnacle: eCommerce Campaign with PerimeterX
July 27 -
Reach the Pinnacle: eCommerce Campaign with Security Scorecard
July 29 -
Asia Pacific Regional Series Workshop Hosted by Target
August 4 -
Reach the Pinnacle: eCommerce Campaign with The Media Trust
August 26 -
Cyber Thursday: Securing Your Data Using Data
Sept. 28-29 -
2021 RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit
Feds Launch New Ransomware Platform
United States Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at
StopRansomware.gov
New website provides cybersecurity resources from
across the federal government
Today,
as part of the ongoing response, agencies across the U.S. government announced
new resources and initiatives
to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of
Justice (DOJ), together with federal partners, have launched a new website to
combat the threat of ransomware.
StopRansomware.gov
establishes a one-stop hub for ransomware resources for individuals, businesses,
and other organizations.
The new
StopRansomware.gov is a collaborative effort across the federal government
and the first joint website created to help private and public organizations
mitigate their ransomware risk.
"As ransomware attacks continue to rise around the world,
businesses and other
organizations must prioritize their cybersecurity,"
said
Secretary Mayorkas.
"Cyber criminals have targeted critical infrastructure, small businesses,
hospitals, police departments, schools, and more.
These attacks directly impact
Americans' daily lives and the security of our Nation.
I urge every organization
across our country to use this new resource to learn how to protect themselves
from ransomware and reduce their cybersecurity risk."
"The Department of Justice is committed to protecting Americans from
the rise in ransomware attacks
that we have seen in recent years,"
said
Attorney
General Garland.
"Along with our partners in and outside of government, and through our
Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force, the Department is working to bring
all our tools to bear against these threats. But we cannot do it alone.
It is critical for business
leaders across industries to recognize the threat,
prioritize efforts to harden their systems, and work with law enforcement by
reporting these attacks promptly."
StopRansomware.gov
is the first central hub consolidating ransomware resources from all federal
government agencies.
Prior to today, individuals and organizations had to visit a variety of websites
to find guidance, latest alerts, updates, and resources, increasing the
likelihood of missing important information. StopRansomware.gov reduces the
fragmentation of resources, which is especially detrimental for those who have
become victims of an attack, by integrating federal ransomware resources into
a single platform that
includes clear guidance on how to report attacks, and the latest
ransomware-related alerts and threats from all participating agencies.
StopRansomware.gov includes resources and content from DHS's Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Secret Service, the
Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of
Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the
Departments of the Treasury and Health and Human Services.
dhs.gov
Commission Says Huawei, ZTE Are National Security
Threats
FCC Finalizes Plan to Rip and Replace Chinese Telecom Gear
Editor's Note:
Don't know about you, but as Biden took office it initially sounded like they
were softening their approach to this. Especially with comments about needing to
review the black list and one or two may have been taken off the list and a
couple lodged complaints about Trump's group having put them on the list. But
there was definitely some questions about the validity of the process.
But now there's
no mistaking the authenticity
of whether of not any of the companies on the list actually represent a national
security threat. As both partys' administrations have had ample time to
validate the position.
The
Federal Communications Commission
has finalized a $1.9 billion
plan that will help
smaller, rural telecommunications carriers pay to
rip and replace technology
from the Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE.
In June 2020, the FCC designated
Huawei and ZTE as threats to U.S. national security, noting that if the
companies' gear is used on U.S. telecom networks, the firms could spy on
communications on behalf of the Chinese government.
As a result, smaller U.S. telecom companies and wireless carriers could no
longer tap into the FCC's $8.3 billion
Universal Service Fund to buy equipment from Huawei and ZTE. The commission
also ordered smaller carriers to remove this gear from their networks, with the
government picking up some of the costs.
Congress took more than a year to approve the funds for the
rip-and-replace program.
On Tuesday, the commission unanimously approved the plan and published criteria
for carriers that want to apply for the funds.
FCC acting Chairwoman
Jessica Rosenworcel notes that the replacement plan, officially dubbed the
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, is one of
the commission's largest efforts to build secure telecommunications networks
within the U.S.
FCC Finalizes Rules for Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement
Program
FCC said Tuesday communications services providers with 10 million or fewer
customers can participate in the $1.89 billion
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program
authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
The FCC says
Huawei and ZTE have close ties
with the Chinese government
and are obligated to comply
with Chinese military and intelligence agency requests to share sensitive user
data under the
Chinese National Intelligence
Law.
Huawei is reported to have received "vast subsidies" from the Chinese
government, the commission previously noted, while
ZTE violated the U.S. embargo on Iran by sending about $32 million worth of
U.S. goods to that nation and by obstructing the Justice Department's
investigation into the matter.
govinfosecurity.com
Is China's 'Cyber Capacity' Really 10 Years Behind the US?
Experts Dispute Findings of Report by
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Some security experts are questioning the findings of a recent report by the
International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London-based think tank,
that concludes China is 10 years behind the United States in "cyber capacity."
The report attempted to measure cyber capacity of 15 countries based on their
strategy and doctrine; governance and command and control; core cyber
intelligence capability; cyber empowerment and dependence, cybersecurity and
resilience; global leadership in cyberspace affairs; and offensive cyber
capability.
But some security experts say the report does not adequately take into account
cyberattacks by nonstate actors. They say it attempts to rank countries on
capabilities that are difficult to measure. And they say the report doesn't
adequately consider defensive powers.
The report concludes that only the U.S. has tier 1 cyber capacity, with
world-leading strengths across all the categories. Tier 2 nations are China,
Russia, Australia, Canada, France, Israel and the United Kingdom, while tier 3
nations include India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, North Korea and
Vietnam.
The study says
the United States' "capability
for offensive cyber operations is probably more developed than that of any other
country."
govinfosecurity.com
Verizon Named 'Most Reliable Network' In RootMetrics' State of The Mobile Union
Report; CTO Kyle Malady Quoted
10 Mistakes Companies Make In Their Ransomware Responses
SonicWall: 'Imminent' Ransomware Attack Targets Older Products
Register Now for the 2021 RH-ISAC Summit - September 28-29
Hey
LP/AP senior: If your retailer is a member you might want to consider attending
yourself or sending one of your team members who works with cybersecurity on
investigations or e-commerce fraud.
Especially now with the increased ransomware attacks and data beaches and the
corresponding increased attention from law enforcement. Cross pollinating and
building those relationships could pay off long term.
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From 420 to 710, Make Sure Your Cannabis Business
is Safe & Secure
Creating a Security Plan for Cannabis Holidays
Over
the weekend was 710, a holiday for cannabis enthusiasts who enjoy consuming
cannabis oils, dabs, and concentrates. While
420
may still be the most universally celebrated cannabis holiday, 710 is quickly
growing in popularity as cannabis access spreads throughout the U.S. The date
710 was chosen because when the numbers are flipped upside down they spell OIL.
Cannabis oil products have a high percentage of THC and include resins, waxes,
shatters, and other highly potent products.
Managing an Increase in Sales
Dispensary management should ensure that the facility is well-staffed to
accommodate the increase in sales. More employees and security personnel should
be scheduled to conduct sales, assist customers, and enforce occupancy limits.
Increasing the number
of employees in the store not only produces better customer service, but also
improves the dispensary's security.
Excellent customer service forces potential criminals to think twice before
they decide to commit a crime.
Managing an Increase in Customers
With the increase in sales comes an increase in customers - and
a greater risk of
becoming the victim of theft or diversion.
The dispensary faces some of the greatest risks during busy shopping times when
potential criminals take advantage of the chaos in the store. Dispensaries are
at risk from both external theft from customers and internal theft from the
dispensary's own employees.
Creating a 710 Security Plan
In addition to employee schedules and occupancy limits,
dispensary management
should test all security and alarm devices to ensure they are in proper working
order. Management
should also review the security plan and signs of internal and external theft
with employees. 710 security measures aim to better protect the business and its
employees and can be used on
other holidays or whenever the dispensary is faced with increases in sales
and customers.
Successful plans take a proactive approach to security.
Proactive security
seeks to prevent and deter crime by removing the opportunity for potential
criminals. Dispensary
management should ensure that they have established an occupancy limit and
scheduled a sufficient number of employees for 710 and the weekend following it.
By preparing for and responding to increases in sales together, dispensary
management and employees can prevent theft on one of the busiest sales days of
the year.
sapphirerisk.com
Regulations - New Taxes - Expunging Criminal
Records - Funding Restorative Justice Programs
In a Milestone, Schumer Will Propose Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will offer draft legislation to
remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances and begin regulating and
taxing it.
The draft bill, called the
Cannabis Administration
and Opportunity Act,
would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and begin regulating
and taxing it, placing federal rules on a burgeoning industry that has faced
years of uncertainty. Though states would still be allowed to set their own
marijuana laws, businesses and individuals in states that have legalized its use
would be free for the first time to sell and consume it without the risk of
federal punishment.
The proposal would also
try to make recompense to communities of color and the poor
for damage from years
of restrictive federal drug policy. It calls for
immediately expunging
nonviolent marijuana-related arrests and convictions
from federal records and would
earmark new tax revenue
for restorative justice programs
intended to lift up communities affected by "the failed federal prohibition of
cannabis."
The bill aims to "finally turn the page on this dark chapter in American history
and begin righting these wrongs."
nytimes.com
18 States + D.C. Have Legalized
Marijuana legalization is sweeping the US. See every state where cannabis is
legal.
Man shot while attempting to rob marijuana dispensary
How Cannabis Retail Store Owners Use Technology to Cut Costs
Federal Cannabis Update: 2021 |
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60% of Online Merchants 'Struggling to
Cope' with Rising Payments Fraud
Global Survey Shows Pandemic's Accelerating Online
Sales & The Increasing Cost of Fraud
Merchants say they're losing revenue to online fraud, FIS report finds
Worldpay
from FIS and Forrester surveyed 671 C-level executives from omnichannel and
enterprise merchants from 11 countries, asking in-depth questions about payment
card fraud, risk management, authentication methods and chargebacks. Here's what
we found.
One in four merchants are struggling to implement payment security
solutions as businesses are looking to test the waters of e-commerce, a June 15
report by Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) stated.
In North America, 31% of merchants face challenges with the "implementation of
new emerging payments types" and 31% are concerned about the IT
infrastructure upgrade costs associated with multiple payments options and
security, the report stated.
Small and medium sized businesses who didn't have a big digital footprint prior
to the pandemic are maneuvering to provide customers with multiple safe payment
options while larger enterprises are looking to safeguard the increased sales
volume on their e-commerce channels.
Some 38% of merchants lost at least 6% of their revenue to payments fraud in
2020, according to the June 15 report from payments processor FIS.
Six in ten merchants worldwide reported higher rates of e-commerce fraud in
2020 and are struggling to cope with rising payments fraud that
impacts business revenue, the report said.
Some 59% of merchants saw an increase in e-commerce fraud in 2020 relating to
card-not-present transactions. For 22% of merchants, payment fraud was a
critical challenge for their businesses while managing consumer data
security remained a critical challenge for 20% of the businesses.
Synthetic fraud, account takeover, identity theft and chargeback
increased in 2020 and were major pain points for merchants, the report
stated.
Payments fraud a big concern in North America
One in 10 merchants based in North America said that "the costs of managing
fraud exceed 10% of profits for a typical year," the report stated.
E-commerce sales experienced a surge during the pandemic and "two in three
North American merchants reported more card-not-present [online] fraud in 2020,"
while "61% reported more chargeback fraud than in 2019," the report
stated.
Of the merchants who experienced chargeback fraud, 20% reported experiencing
significantly more chargeback fraud in 2020, compared to 2019 while 35%
reported a slight increase in that fraud, the FIS report stated.
In 2021, 44% of merchants in North America will focus on improving fraud
detection and mitigation while 44% will prioritize increasing choice of payment
options, the report stated.
paymentsdive.com
Dangerous Items Sold on Amazon
Amazon Sued by U.S. Product-Safety Agency Over Dangerous Items
Amazon.com Inc. was sued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which
is seeking an order determining that the largest online retailer is legally
responsible for
defective products sold in its sprawling third-party marketplace.
The
complaint filed on Wednesday says
Amazon sold children's sleepwear that failed to meet federal standards for
flammability; some
24,000 carbon monoxide detectors that failed to activate
when the harmful gas was present; and
400,000 hair dryers that risked shock and electrocution.
Each of the products was sold by one of Amazon's millions of third-party
sellers, and all used a service called Fulfillment By Amazon, in which the
company stores and distributes the products on behalf of its sellers.
After the CPSC notified Amazon of the defects,
the Seattle-based company removed some of the product listings,
notified customers that their goods presented a hazard, and offered a refund,
but the actions were insufficient, the agency said in its complaint. Amazon "did
not want to have this be called a recall, and they did not want to be considered
legally responsible for these products," CPSC spokesperson Joe Martyak said.
"That's the dealbreaker here. We think you are responsible for this."
bloomberg.com
VP Safety & Security job posted for Roku in San Jose, CA
The VP, Safety and Security will provide leadership and support for the strategy
and execution of global safety and security initiatives at Roku. You will be
accountable for leading teams that will provide effective safety & security
solutions and risk mitigation plans supporting Roku's intellectual property,
facilities, and people. This position will report to the SVP, People and will
help in creating safety and security solutions and policies that support our
growth and our culture.
roku.com
Inflation Threat Boosted by Changes in Globalization, Demographics & E-Commerce |
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San Francisco Resident Convicted Of Robbery Affecting Interstate Commerce In
Scheme To Steal Merchandise While Threatening To Spread Covid-19
Defendant Entered a Walgreens, Coughed
Audibly, Claimed to Have "COVID," and Stole Merchandise from Store.
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal jury convicted Carmelita Barela today of committing
robbery affecting interstate commerce in connection with a scheme to steal
merchandise from a Walgreens while claiming to have COVID-19.
"Unfortunately, some people have tried to use the crisis to intimidate essential
workers and to commit crimes. This conviction demonstrates that those who seek
to exploit the pandemic and commit crimes for their own personal gain will be
held accountable."
"The FBI did not stand by while criminals were using the COVID-19 pandemic to
threaten and intimidate frontline workers," said Special Agent in Charge Craig
Fair. "People working in grocery stores and convenience stores were risking
going to work so the rest of us could get the food and medicine we needed. The
FBI has remained committed to this case to protect the essential workers in our
community."
On April 6, 2020, Barela, 36, of San Francisco, and another woman entered a
Walgreens near San Francisco's Civic Center with empty bags and without wearing
masks. After the store manager offered assistance, the other woman began to
cough without covering her mouth. The store manager asked the other woman to
leave the store if she was sick. Instead, the woman walked over to Barela and
both defendants began to cough audibly while taking merchandise off the shelves
and placing it into their bags. The manager told the defendants to leave the
store, to which they responded by saying, "We have COVID." Barela continued to
cough audibly and eventually left the store without paying for the merchandise
the defendants placed into their bags.
A grand jury indicted Barela on June 22, 2020, charging her with robbery
affecting interstate commerce (Hobbs Act Robbery), in violation of 18 U.S.C. §
1951. The jury convicted Barela of the charge.
Barela faces a maximum sentence of 20 years of prison and a $250,000 fine.
In addition, the court may order restitution and an additional term of
supervised release. Judge Breyer ordered the Barela detained pending sentencing
and scheduled a sentencing hearing for August 4, 2021.
justice.gov
Vacaville, CA: 80 pairs of Stolen Jeans worth thousands found in retail theft
bust
Two
women are accused of stealing thousands of dollars of Target and True Religion
merchandise that included clothes and baby formula, according to the Vacaville
Police Department's Facebook post. Vacaville police said they arrested
Coreneshia Brooks, 25, and Jazell Young, 25, after finding 80 pairs of stolen
jeans, 43 of which were from Levi's and 37 of which were from True Religion.
Police said the True Religion jeans alone retailed for over $8,700.
They also found stolen baby formula, children's clothing and over-the-counter
medicine that totaled over $4,500.
Police said they received reports of two women grabbing stacks of jeans before
fleeing the True Religion store in a white Ford Focus. They later found the car
while scanning through traffic cameras. Target employees contacted police saying
two women with a similar description stole baby formula from the store. Police
found the car while they were trying to leave a parking lot near Target.
Officers arrested Brooks and Young after they followed their orders.
Police believe Brooks was involved in other thefts from Targets across 11
counties and 30 cities, with an estimated loss of over $74,000.
Brooks and Young are booked into the Solano County Jail on felony charges
relating to shoplifting, possession of stolen property and organized theft.
Brooks also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest in San Joaquin County for
organized retail theft and grand theft.
facebook.com
Fresno, CA: Suspects targeting high-end hair products at salons across Fresno
A series of salon break-ins throughout Fresno is becoming a costly crime. Many
of the businesses barely survived pandemic closures only to be repeatedly hit by
a beauty shop burglar. Juan Salcedo owns Luxe Salon and Spa near Champlain Drive
and Perrin Avenue. His salon has been hit twice this year by a burglar, once in
March when a suspect smashed a window and stole high-end makeup and hot tools.
Then again on June 17. Surveillance video shows the window smash and the suspect
come in, bin in hand. "He made sure he went for the big stuff," Salcedo said.
The second time, the suspect got away with high-end hair products and hot tools.
Salcedo says between both burglaries the business is out nearly $17,000 in goods
and damages.
abc30.com
Perth, Australia: Burglar uses garden hose to rappel into Bunnings Warehouse
store
In
a Mission Impossible-style burglary, a man has been caught on camera rappelling
into a Bunnings store using a garden hose and stealing some power tools before
fleeing the scene. CCTV captured the hooded man using the long hose to break
into the Harrisdale Bunnings just after 4am on July 5. Wearing a balaclava, the
man can be seen descending down the hose from inside the roof of the hardware
store and landing on top of a shelving unit. He then makes a fumbled jump to the
ground and falls on the floor. The hooded robber walks aimlessly through the
aisles of the giant shop with a backpack, collecting several items to take with
him. He then attempts to use the same garden hose to climb back up to the roof,
but his getaway is disrupted by workers in the store. Scrambling back to the
ground, the CCTV shows the man picking power tools out of the bundle of goods he
had collected, before sprinting to an emergency exit for his great escape.
perthnow.com.au
Update: Hammond, IN: Second robber sentenced to 7 years for $1M Jared Jewelry
heist
A federal judge sentenced a second man to prison for the 2019 armed robbery of a
Southlake Mall jewelry store, where a trio stole $1,000,000 worth of valuables.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge
Jon DeGuilio sentenced 30-year-old Altonio Dequan Benson, of Detroit, Michigan,
to 84 months imprisonment on Wednesday. Benson pleaded guilty to robbery
affecting interstate commerce and was also ordered to pay restitution totaling
to $422,552. Another Detroit, Michigan, man, Darren Bell, was sentenced to 39
years in prison in December 2020 and ordered to pay $422,552 in restitution for
his involvement in the heist.
The men pleaded guilty to taking part in an armed robbery Jan. 25, 2019, at
Jared The Galleria of Jewelry in Southlake Mall. A third suspect remains
unidentified. Federal prosecutors alleged Bell, Benson, 41, of Detroit, and a
third man entered the store around 7 p.m. that day. While customers and
employees watched, the men smashed open display cases with sledge hammers and
ran away with more than $1 million worth of jewelry.
nwitimes.com
Greenville, NC: Three arrested for Best Buy theft
Three Greenville residents have been arrested for attempting to steal
electronics from Best Buy. An incident report said the Greenville Police
Department received a report of larceny at 6 p.m. on Tuesday from the Best Buy
at 3140 Evans St., in the Lynncroft Shopping Center. It was reported that a
Nighthawk router valued at $450 and a Harmon Kardon speaker valued at $300 were
stolen.
reflector.com
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Shootings & Deaths
Springfield,
MO: Homicide investigation at Walmart, Arkansas man arrested for murder
About 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Springfield Police responded to the Neighborhood
Market at 1320 South Glenstone to reports of a shooting. According to a media
release by the Springfield Police Department, Altercation in front of the store
between two men, no further threat to the public, "When officers arrived, they
found a male in front of the business who had suffered a gunshot wound. The male
received medical attention on scene but succumbed to his injuries."
fourstateshomepage.com
Miami, FL: Man accused of Grocery Store killing was out on bond after attempted
murder charge
The Miami man charged with murder following Monday morning's shooting at a North
Miami-Dade grocery store was out on bond after being charged with attempted
murder in an incident involving the same store. Each event ended with the arrest
of Amon Bush. The 35-year-old will remain in custody of Miami-Dade Corrections -
not granted bond now that he's got a second-degree murder charge on top of his
attempted second-degree murder charge from 2020. Bush lives two blocks, as the
crow flies, from J's Food Market, 7606 NW 17th Ave. That's where an arrest
report, in a narrative that seems as if it came from security camera footage,
says Bush talked with a man, then went to the front of the store and talked with
the man again before shooting him in the chest.
miamiherald.com
Danville, VA: American Freight Store employee shot Manager in the head
A
man is behind bars after opening fire inside of a department and leaving the
store manager injured Wednesday afternoon. At about 2:25 p.m., Danville Police
responded to American Freight, Furniture, Mattress and Appliance located at 3316
Riverside Drive for reports of a shooting. Police said when they arrived, they
found the suspect, 32-year-old Jaivon Scott running from the area. Officers said
they chased him, took him into custody and were able to recover a small-caliber
handgun. The victim in the shooting was identified as a 29-year-old man and the
store's manager. Police said he was shot in the head, but he is alert and in
stable condition after being transported to the hospital. According to
authorities, Scott was a store employee and was currently working when he shot
the manager and left the store. Police said other employees were inside the
building at the time of the shooting, but no one else was injured.
wset.com
Atlanta, GA: Man Shot outside Buckhead Restaurant, Found Injured 2 Miles Away
A victim who police say was shot at a high-end Buckhead restaurant Wednesday
afternoon has been hospitalized after being located by officers two miles away.
Atlanta Police have not revealed details about the victim, who was found in the
3100 block of Peachtree Road Northeast. Police were able to determine that the
man, who had been shot, became involved in a verbal dispute with another man in
the parking lot of Toast, a popular brunch eatery in the 2700 block of Lenox
Road, police said. The altercation took place around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
when the argument escalated and resulted in the man being shot, police said. The
man, who was found in stable condition on Peachtree Road, was taken to a local
hospital.
patch.com
Update: High Point, NC: Pair charged in connection to fatal shooting at Speedway
earlier this month
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Viral: Best Buy worker says he was fired after taking down suspected shoplifter
A
TikToker is claiming he was fired from Best Buy after stopping someone he
thought was a shoplifter. The video, shared by @freddya1358, garnered 2.2
million views on the platform since it was posted on Tuesday. It shows the
worker sitting at a desk by the sliding entrance and exit doors of a Best Buy. A
man walks through the exit. The Best Buy worker grabs the backpack of the
alleged shoplifter, and a "tug-of-war" of sorts ensues over the bag. "Got fired
for stopping this guy, he called corporate said I didn't social distance lol.
Not even mad. #enjoy #whoshiring," the TikToker captioned the clip.
The company reportedly has an asset protection team to "maintain a safe and
secure environment," but it's not clear whether the company requires this level
of confrontation. Several commenters, including some who claimed to be employed
or formerly employed by Best Buy, mentioned that loss prevention policies
typically do not allow employees to physically engage suspected shoplifters.
"Used to work at a Best Buy," wrote @rodney604. "When doing asset protection,
they specifically instruct you to not touch/physically stop people from
stealing. Your fault."
ladbible.com
Husband And Wife Convenience Store Owners Sentenced To Prison And Ordered To Pay
Restitution For Fraud Involving SNAP Program
Jacksonville, Florida
- U.S. District Judge sentenced Russell Leroy Dotson, Jr. (63, Jacksonville) and
his wife, Maria Luisa Dotson (66, Jacksonville), to
18 months in federal prison each
for conspiracy to commit wire fraud involving the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The court also
ordered the couple to pay $257,919.10 in restitution and entered an order of
forfeiture for the same amount against each of them.
The Dotsons owned and operated
Asmarina Food Mart,
which had
two locations in Jacksonville
they trained their employees on ways to conduct fraudulent transactions with
SNAP and when the recipients actually purchased nothing at all or actually
purchased items not eligible under the SNAP program. The employees then gave
them about
one-half of the purported value of the fraudulent transaction,
while the Dotsons kept the remainder of the money.
Over approximately 27 months, defrauded the United States out of $257,979.10.
justice.gov
Laurel, MD: Man wanted after armored car robbery
On
Monday, July 12, around noon, Laurel Police officers were called to the 7100
block of Virginia Manor Court for a report of an armed robbery and shooting.
When officers arrived on the scene they located the one victim involved in the
robbery, according to the police department. The armed robbery happened when the
man, armed with a handgun, approached a security service delivery driver,
disarmed him, and then demanded he hand over the U.S. currency deposit bag he
was holding, Laurel Police said. The man complied and then the suspect fired one
shot at him before fleeing the scene. The driver was not injured during the
robbery, said police.
msn.com
New York, NY: Search on for gunmen who tried to rob Dior on Fifth Avenue
Police are searching for the gunmen who entered a luxury store on Fifth Avenue
with guns drawn. The two suspects walked into the store at 767 Fifth Avenue on
Sunday around 3:30 p.m. When they were confronted by store security, they left
the store and got into a red SUV that took off eastbound on 59th Street.
abc7ny.com
Concord, NC: Teen escort policy aims to reduce violence at Concord Mills
San Francisco, CA: Woman convicted of robbing Walgreens while claiming to have
COVID-19; faces up to 20 years in prison when she is sentenced next month
Fort Collins, CO: Fort Collins Police arrested Sai Kruger for a series of purse
thefts in May and June
Dayton, OH: Man pleads guilty in 5 armed robberies in 5 weeks at Dayton Dollar
General
Aiken, SC: Man charged for string of Armed Robberies; Circle K, Sprint, Dollar
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- Burglary
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C-Store - Columbus, MS
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - San Antonio,
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Waterloo, IA - Burglary
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County, FL - Burglary
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- Robbery
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Jewelry - Danbury, CT - Robbery
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Jewelry - Philadelphia, PA - Robbery
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Jewelry - Puyallup - Robbery
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Jewelry - Dawsonville, GA - Robbery
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Metro PCS -Wichita ,KS
- Robbery
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Pharmacy - San
Francisco, CA - Robbery
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Restaurant - Franklin,
TN - Burglary
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Restaurant - Franklin,
TN - Burglary
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Vape - Lincoln, NE -
Burglary |
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Daily Totals:
• 10 robberies
• 10 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed |
Weekly Totals:
• 54 robberies
• 27 burglaries
• 2 shootings
• 1 killed |
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Featured Job Spotlights
Help Your Colleagues By Referring the Best
Store Safeness Is Everybody's Responsibility
And Your Referrals Can Play a Huge Role In That
A great industry is
built one great executive at a time. And you can help, by sharing these jobs
with execs you know and think highly of.
Our
industry is being challenged and relied on more so than ever before. With
violence, crime, ORC, and fraud at historic levels, every LP/AP position plays a
critical role in trying to maintain safe store environments for the associates
and consumers of America.
Couple that with the increased emphasis on the pandemic-driven store safety
measures and we have one of the most stressful jobs in the entire retail
industry.
Managing and supporting these efforts is a significant and time consuming
challenge itself with demanding adherence to real-time, life-threatening changes
that require always-on mental attention and instant reaction.
The LP/AP profession has advanced well beyond what anyone would have imagined
even ten years ago. And now we have technology, the online marketplaces, and
criminal justice reform, all of which are driving monumental changes and
requirements.
Point being, before you respond so quickly to make a referral, just take a
moment and ask yourself: How is this executive going to respond when a group of
teenagers come running through those front doors?
Just remember your referrals are a direct reflection of you. Let's build a great
industry. Make a great referral today!
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Senior AP Operations Manager, Supply Chain
Albany, OR
- posted July 14
As a Senior Assets Protection Operations Manager (SAPOM), you'll manage a
multi-level team comprised of both exempt AP leaders and non-exempt AP Security
Specialists responsible for the execution of Assets Protection routines and
initiatives to support secure environments and protect Target's profitability...
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Field Loss Prevention Manager
Chicago, IL
- posted July 9
Manages and coordinates Loss Prevention and Safety Programs intended to
protect Staples assets and ensure a safe work environment within Staples Retail
locations. Conducts investigations in conjunction with Human resources involving
Workplace violence and Ethics...
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Asset Protection Coordinator
Rochester, NH
- posted June 17
Preventing and deterring theft and limiting the loss of company assets in the
stores through best-in-class service, healthy business partnerships, profit
analysis, and investigations. Oversee and complete Asset Protection Department
responsibilities including but not limited to internal theft investigations,
external theft investigations, and physical security...
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Asset Protection Coordinator
York, ME
- posted June 17
Preventing and deterring theft and limiting the loss of company assets in the
stores through best-in-class service, healthy business partnerships, profit
analysis, and investigations. Oversee and complete Asset Protection Department
responsibilities including but not limited to internal theft investigations,
external theft investigations, and physical security...
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Asset Protection Coordinator
Dover, NH
- posted June 17
Preventing and deterring theft and limiting the loss of company assets in the
stores through best-in-class service, healthy business partnerships, profit
analysis, and investigations. Oversee and complete Asset Protection Department
responsibilities including but not limited to internal theft investigations,
external theft investigations, and physical security...
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"Something just told me it was the wrong thing to do -- it didn't feel right --
I didn't have a good feeling about it." The subconscious is a very strong silent
partner we all have and oftentimes it speaks to us in these phrases. The problem
becomes when we over-think things and muffle the most powerful partner we have
-- our own minds. Or we allow our closest confidant, our closest friend, or even
at times our mentor to change or alter our true feelings. Coming to the right
decision with any big issue is difficult and certainly we need the input of our
trusted inner circle, and our spouse, but at the end of the day you're the one
living with the consequence of your decision and you alone are responsible for
it. When the bird on your shoulder is talking, make sure you listen because most
mistakes are made when that voice has been muffled.
Just a Thought, Gus
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