8/29/19

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3SI Security Systems, a world leader in innovative security technology, announced today the addition of Michael Chiavacci as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, he will focus on the growth and revenue areas of 3SI including sales and channel management.

"2019 has been a busy year for 3SI" said Todd Leggett, CEO of 3SI. "It's the perfect time for Michael to join us and capitalize on new opportunities, including our enhanced 4XG tracking solutions, our SafeBanker SaaS technology, the new display protection offerings through our partnership with Scorpion, and much more."

"I am excited to join 3SI, a known leader in the security market" said Chiavacci. "With a strong foundation to build on, I'll be looking to leverage our strengths to grow the business organically but also with our new strategic partners. There are so many opportunities for the innovative approaches 3SI brings to our customers."

Chiavacci comes to 3SI with a broad range of industry experience in electronic and life safety products as well as building technology, aerospace and biotechnology. In his most recent role with United Technologies, he led a large global business unit to significant growth through innovative segment strategies, tactical product development, and focused engineering management. 3sisecurity.com

Sensormatic Solutions powers retail operations with combination of smart, connected theft detection and cloud-based shrink management
Johnson Controls today announced that Sensormatic Solutions, its leading global retail solutions portfolio, now offers retailers the powerful combination of cloud-based shrink management services in a single, smart detection platform to enhance store performance, maximize Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) investments, and better manage loss.

The latest offering combines cloud-based Sensormatic Shrink Management as a Service (SMaaS) with the next generation Sensormatic Synergy Storefront Detection Series. SMaaS provides retailers with both device management and predictive analytics to better manage shrink and address underlying root causes. Sensormatic Synergy systems leverage the power of multiple technologies at the storefront to help retailers enhance loss prevention efforts and boost store performance. These integrated solutions are now available with an extended warranty that reflects the quality of the genuine Sensormatic brand, through an extensible and modular platform that can take retailers into the future. sensormatic.com
 

ISCPO Appoints Two Members to its Board of Directors
The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO.org) announced today two new additions to its Board of Directors: Tom Meehan - CSO & CISO of CONTROLTEK USA and Malcom Beckwith - Safety/Loss Prevention Manager of Tuesday Morning.

Tom Meehan, CFI is a leading loss prevention expert in all things cybersecurity and information technology. He is the chief strategy officer and chief information security officer at CONTROLTEK, the retail technology editor at Loss Prevention Magazine and the co-host of the Loss Prevention Research Council podcast CrimeScience.

Also joining the ISCPO Board is Malcolm Beckwith, who has an extensive background as a loss prevention executive. He currently works for Tuesday Morning as the Safety/Loss Prevention Manager. Previously, he worked for Ross stores as the Director of Loss Prevention for the supply chain network. He also served as the Regional Loss Prevention Director for Ross Stores. iscpo.org

Apply for a 2019 Bob MacLea LPQ or LPC Course Scholarship
Deadline for submissions is Sunday, September 1st

Bob MacLea, a founding member and Board Member Emeritus of the LPF, spent his 41-year career in loss prevention/asset protection until his retirement in 2016. Bob knew the value of continued education for the LP industry and it is in his honor that the scholarships are offered.

The goal of the LPF Scholarship Program is to provide LPQ & LPC scholarships to well-deserving loss prevention / asset protection practitioners and new entries to the retail LP industry who have a willingness to commit themselves to continuing their education. The scholarships fund the cost of course materials needed to obtain certification from the LPF (LPC or LPQ). The cost of the exams is not included in the scholarship. For more information, visit: yourlpf.org
 

Hurricane Dorian - The Labor Day Disruptor - Update
Retailer's Command/Operations Centers Will be in Full Operation

Gaining strength, Hurricane Dorian heads for Florida
Hurricane Dorian was gathering strength on Thursday as it churned towards Florida, where it could make landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm.

Florida's governor declared a state of emergency, warning residents on the east coast of the "Sunshine State" to prepare for a potentially major hurricane.

At 11:00 am (1500 GMT), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said that Dorian was a Category 1 hurricane packing maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour (140 kilometers per hour).

As it approaches Florida, Dorian could be a Category 4 hurricane on the five-level Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, the NHC said, with winds of 130 mph (210 kph) and the potential to cause life-threatening storm surge along the coast. yahoo.com

Hurricane Dorian to become dangerous Category 4 storm
prior to making US landfall
As Dorian spun into the warm, open waters of the Atlantic Thursday, concern grew about the storm's projected path towards the United States, where it could strike as a major hurricane over the upcoming holiday weekend.

The National Hurricane Center said during its 11 a.m. advisory that the storm was about 220 miles north-northwest of San Juan and 370 miles east-southeast of the Bahamas. The storm, still packing maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, was moving at 13 mph as it entered the open -- and warmer -- waters of the southern Atlantic.

"The strengthening to a major hurricane is projected to occur while making a more westward turn toward the northern Bahamas this weekend," According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

"With Dorian forecast to pass over extremely warm water of the Gulf Stream, where the water is rapidly replaced by more warm water, you have to be concerned that a Category 5 storm is on the table before reaching the U.S. coast," Sosnowski said. accuweather.com

NOAA Post Key Messages for Hurricane Dorian - 11:00 AM AST Aug 29, 2019
1. Residents should have their hurricane plan in place and listen to advice given by local emergency officials.

2. Life threatening storm surge likelihood along portions of the Florida east coast late this weekend or early next week.

3. The risk of devastating hurricane-force winds along the Florida east coast and peninsula late this weekend and early next week continues to increase.

4. Heavy rains are expected to occur over portions of the Bahamas, Florida, and elsewhere in the southeastern U.S. this weekend and into the middle of next week.

McDonald's Under Fire From All Sides
President & Company Responds

The Threat of Violence Remains All Too Real for Fast-Food Workers
At least once a week, a viral video or news story will emerge about a fast-food employee being attacked, often with a tabloid-ready headline: On August 14, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a "McDonald's customer hurled CDs, slushie at employee because her order was wrong." Two days later, a paper in Bradenton, Florida, reported "Customer didn't get his filet-o-fish so he 'pitched a fit' at McDonalds." On August 17, in Oklahoma City, a Taco Bell employee was shot by a customer at a drive-thru window.

The last few weeks have seen a flurry of attention around fast-food chains, including the Fight for $15's minimum-wage bill being quashed in the Senate. Amid the fight for higher wages and protections against harassment and abuse, the threat of violence to employees remains overlooked by customers and corporations alike.

Earlier this year, the nonprofit National Employment Law Project released a report titled "Behind the Arches: How McDonald's Fails to Protect Workers From Workplace Violence." It began with a series of horrifying stories: the drive-thru customer in South Carolina who threw hot coffee at a 16-year-old employee over the wait for an order of fries; the customer in Florida who reached across the counter and grabbed a worker because there were no straws at the condiment station; the customer in Arizona who threatened an employee with a shotgun over a missing packet of hot sauce. These incidents all happened within the span of a few weeks in January this year.

Looking at three years of news coverage, NELP researchers found 721 instances of violence against McDonald's employees at work. Widening the lens beyond what made the news, a single store in Chicago had nearly double that: 1,356 calls made to 911 over a three-year period.



Editors Note: The writer's statement that "the threat of violence to employees remains overlooked by customers and corporations alike," is certainly overstated and uninformed. It's hard to believe that any customer in today's world is not aware of the dangers posed at any retailer or public area. And as our annual 'Retail Fatalities Report' has shown for years, the convenience store and gas station retailers regretfully have posted the highest fatality rates of any retailer due to their payroll restrictions and having only one employee on duty between 8 pm and 4 am, the highest fatality period. And a number of cities have passed or have tried to pass laws in response to that specifically.

But this writer is calling out an industry concern which warrants discussion. Especially with the rising violence trends. Just a thought - Gus Downing

McDonald's start new worker training program following criticism
over workplace safety issues
McDonald's (MCD) announced Wednesday a new training program for restaurant workers and supervisors that aims to mitigate issues like bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.

The company will roll out training materials, developed in partnership with sexual violence prevention organization RAINN, for all its US stores in October. The training will include computer-based and in-person lessons on issues such as discrimination and retaliation prevention, how to diffuse violent situations with customers and how to report a harassment complaint.

The announcement comes after months of criticism of McDonald's by its restaurant workers, who say they have experienced violence, sexual harassment and other workplace issues at both corporate and franchise locations. In May, workers' rights organizations and the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund said a number of sexual harassment charges and lawsuits had been filed against the fast food chain, and workers hosted a protest in Chicago over the issue.

"There is a deeply important conversation around safe and respectful workplaces in communities throughout the US and around the world," Chris Kempczinski, president of McDonald's USA, said in a statement. "Together with our franchisees, we have a responsibility to take action on this issue and are committed to promoting positive change."

"The resulting training, announced today, might be good PR, but it isn't a solution," said a joint statement from Fight for $15, the American Civil Liberties Union and Futures Without Violence. cnn.com
 

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Summer Of Mass Shootings: US Secret Service Report Looks For Answers
Rising active shooting incidents
One attempt to analyze trends and commonalities among mass shooting incidents is a research report published by the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) titled "Mass Attacks in Public Spaces - 2018." Looking at the totality of major mass attacks last year, the report seeks to find patterns that can shed light on the attacks and suggest strategies to prevent and mitigate future incidents.

Between January and December 2018, 27 incidents of mass attacks - in which three or more persons were harmed - were carried out in public spaces within the United States. In total, 91 people were killed and 107 more were injured in locations such as workplaces, schools, and other public areas.

The National Threat Assessment Center report considered all the mass attack incidents in 2018 and analyzed some trends and statistics:

Over half (59%) took place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., and 63% of the attacks ended within 5 minutes of when they were initiated. publicintelligence.net securityinformed.com

Security Systems News Poll
76% Say Facial Recognition Will Be Adopted
'Despite privacy concerns, readers bullish on biometrics'
With the debate on biometrics and data privacy heating up, and more and more states seeking to regulate the collection, use and retention of biometric data, this month's News Poll focuses on the future of biometrics and its role in security.

Interestingly, despite privacy concerns, readers are bullish on biometrics. While a whopping 94 percent of respondents feel there should be biometric laws in place, an overwhelming number, 76 percent, think facial recognition will continue to be adopted.

While many respondents see the benefit of biometric technology within security, price is still a factor for some. For example, 64 percent said, "It creates a safer, more seamless experience," while the remaining 36 percent said they see, "Some [benefit], but the price is still prohibitive."

This month's News Poll stirred up some interesting comments from respondents. securitysystemsnews.com

Chinese messaging App WeChat Introduces Frog Pro - Pay With Your Face

Incarceration Alerts Mitigate Criminal Activity Risks
6 Compliance Considerations When Implementing a Continuous Monitoring Program The screening industry has been trying to move its clients-employers-to recurring screening (or continuous monitoring) for well over a decade, and it finally looks like we've reached the tipping point where technology can match the promise.

Continuous monitoring is a true game-changer for employment screening, and I firmly believe that it will add immeasurable value to any employer, particularly those in regulated industries. These real-time incarceration alerts are an early indicator of risky employee behavior that could potentially threaten a business and its employees. Incarceration alerts equip employers with the knowledge needed to mitigate business risks that stem from an employee's criminal activity.

As we all know, even with the promise that accompanies such innovation, there comes a certain degree of questioning-especially when it comes to background screening, which is highly regulated. This need for thorough evaluation on behalf of employers by their legal counsel is understandable and prudent. shrm.org

Authentic Feet Manages Nike Stock via RFID
The sports shoe manufacturer ships products with radio frequency identification tags already attached, which has automated 60 percent of the store's inventory management.

Authentic Feet's CEO, the successful deployment has raised operational demands and improved inventory control, especially for Nike products. "With Nike's initiative to ship its RFID-tagged products," he explains, "we had the idea to take this opportunity to manage our inventory of its products with the same technology."

Since March 2019, RFID has been used in the company's inventory and sales processes, including the in-store receipt and verification of products. rfidjournal.com

Olive Garden is delivering complimentary meals to First Responders this Labor Day Labor Day is a fun, family-filled event, but for first responders, it's all about making sure their communities are safe. Olive Garden is taking the time to give back to those hard-working people. All 850+ restaurants are catering complimentary meals to a first responder organization in their community on Monday. mynbc15.com

Labor Day weekend cargo theft trends infographic and security tips
Holiday periods are known for increased risk of cargo theft because cargo thieves look to exploit an abundance of unattended trucks and closed warehouse facilities. To help preempt their activities, CargoNet® analyzed theft trends from the Thursday before Labor Day to the Wednesday after Labor Day from 2013 to 2018. CargoNet is a Verisk business.

In this analysis period, CargoNet recorded 114 cargo thefts across the United States and Canada. Cargo theft activity was highest in California, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida; but theft was recorded in 24 states and provinces during this period. Cargo theft most commonly occurred on Thursday in this analysis-a shift from the Friday or Saturday we usually see. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were tied for the second most targeted days. In this analysis, 2013 had the record for the highest activity, with 29 recorded cargo thefts; but 2015 was the costliest year on record due to a single $5.7 million theft of cell phones. The value of the stolen cargo among all thefts exceeded $16.56 million for the entire analysis period. ajot.com

CertifiedInterviewer.com rolls out new website

NY will expunge 10,872 records & clear 13,357 of those convicted of low-level marijuana crimes

Forever 21 reportedly eyeing bankruptcy


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Nedap launches RFID Loss Prevention Academy

For more information regarding the RFID Loss Prevention Academy,
visit: www.nedap-retail.com/academy
 

Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods
Most international trade moves by ocean, but when it comes to counterfeit goods, airfreight is king. And that means more regulatory steps to follow for legitimate shippers and logistics providers.

More than 90% of merchandise seizures for intellectual property rights violations for the fiscal year ending September 2018 were in the express consignment and international mail environment, according to the latest statistics released this month by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Air express facilities accounted for $549.2 million of the $1.4 billion in fake goods confiscated, while another $197.3 million worth of copycat goods were intercepted at the nation's five international mail centers, the agency reported.

Online and mobile sales have caused a spike in the shipment of small packages, which are much more difficult for authorities to track and inspect. In fiscal year 2018, 161 million express shipments and 475 million packages moved through the international mail system into the U.S.

CBP is trying to implement an e-commerce strategy it rolled out 18 months ago to address the vulnerability from e-commerce shipments. Under the plan, the agency intends to expand its risk management and enforcement capabilities. Its wish list includes:

● Acquiring sophisticated software for data analytics and soliciting more advance information from supply chain parties to identify suspicious packages;
● Developing industry partnerships and providing trade incentives to companies with proven internal security processes, similar to what is done in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism;
● Improving interagency and international cooperation on targeting violators, information sharing and developing commerce standards;
● Modernizing inspection procedures, including new training methods for offices and realigning staff allocation;
● And ramping up enforcement and penalties to compel compliance.

An upcoming regulation, for example, will require customs brokers who handle e-commerce shipments to gather much more information, including pictures, about the importer of record to verify they are legitimate companies. freightwaves.com

How to Improve Ecommerce Security
If you have an ecommerce website, you are certainly concerned about its security. Business revenue depends on your online presence and having a website compromise is far from desirable.

In order to have a successful ecommerce business, you need to follow the requirements outlined by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). The major credit card companies are behind the PCI requirements whose goal it is to ensure there's secure credit cardholder information transmission, storage, and handling.

That's why we designed our new PCI DSS compliance requirements guide, an email course on ecommerce security, and a few webinars to help you reduce the risk of a data breach.

This guide offers a basic PCI DSS compliance requirement checklist for anyone who has an ecommerce business. Read the Guide Now! securityboulevard.com

Target Reports 34% Growth in Ecommerce, Blows Out Projections

Could Barneys be saved from bankruptcy by online retailer?

81% of US consumers say they never buy groceries online

Paso Robles, CA: Team of Burglars stole thousands in jewelry from Kohl's
Paso Robles Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects that were involved in a robbery last week. Last Wednesday, Aug. 21, near closing hours, a crew of burglars entered Kohl's in Paso Robles. One burglar acted as a lookout, as another unscrewed a jewelry display carousel from the counter. The crew then fled with the entire carousel, containing thousands in jewelry. Once outside, the burglars got into a waiting silver car before leaving the area. delcotimes.com

Macon, GA: 2 steal over $10K in purses from Dillard's, attack employee
Bibb County investigators are looking for the man and woman who stole multiple vintage Louis Vuitton purses from a Macon Dillard's store and attacked an employee. A report filed with the sheriff's office says the incident happened Friday evening. The employee says the suspects came into the store and immediately went to the women's section, where they stole about six of the purses, each valued at $1,800. According to the report the suspects also used a tool to cut the security cables from the purses before leaving the store. wgxa.tv

Chicopee, MA: Police arrest 3 suspects after they allegedly stole $900 worth of power tools from Home Depot

Manatee County, FL: Walmart shoplifter says she can't be arrested because she is pregnant; arrested with $800 of merchandise
 

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