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The National
Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail Announces New Board of Directors
Appointments
The
Coalition of Law
Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) is pleased to announce the
recruitment and nomination of several new members to its Board of
Directors, marking an exciting step forward for the organization. With
these strategic appointments, the Board is proud to share that all open
roles have been filled, creating a dynamic and fully staffed leadership
team.
The Board of Directors has unanimously elected the following individuals
to key leadership positions:
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Raul
Aguilar - Senior Director - Law Enforcement Partnerships,
Auror
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Melissa Lauricello - Senior Manager of Asset Protection
Investigations, Gap Inc.
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Rich
Rossman - Sergeant, Broward County Sheriff's Office
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Christian Hardman - Supervisor of Criminal and Regulatory
Investigations, eBay
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Tom
Meehan - Chief Executive Officer,
CONTROLTEK
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Kyle
Woods - Director of Organized Retail Crime, Virginia Office of the
Attorney General
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Bill
Corfield - Senior Manager of Field Investigations, Target
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Kelly
Hansen - Director of Organized Retail Crime, Macy's
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Howard
Mergler - Sergeant, Fairfax County Police Department
These talented leaders bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision
for the future of CLEAR, setting the stage for impactful progress. Their
diverse expertise, spanning both retail and law enforcement sectors,
will be instrumental in advancing the coalition's mission to foster
collaboration, improve investigative efforts, and drive legislative
initiatives that benefit both sectors and public safety alike.
With every seat on the Board now filled, the Coalition is energized to
move forward with zero vacancies, ensuring that no opportunity is left
unmet in advancing the strategic initiatives that will shape the years
ahead.
The Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail extends its heartfelt
congratulations to all the newly elected members and looks forward to
working closely with them to continue its mission of promoting best
practices, enhancing security, and strengthening relationships between
law enforcement and retail partners.
This exciting new chapter marks a renewed focus on innovation, advocacy,
and proactive engagement, and the organization is eager to embark on
this journey with its fully staffed Board leading the way.
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"This announcement marks a significant milestone for CLEAR as we
welcome a dynamic group of leaders to our Board of Directors. Each
individual brings unique skills and perspectives that will be crucial in
driving our mission forward. With a fully staffed Board, we are better
positioned than ever to enhance collaboration between law enforcement
and retail, tackle emerging challenges, and implement strategic
initiatives. I'm excited to see the impact this team will have as we
work together to create safer environments and foster stronger
partnerships." - John 'JC' Clark, Executive Director, CLEAR
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"We are excited to welcome this talented group of leaders to our
Board of Directors. Their collective expertise will play a critical role
in advancing CLEAR's mission of fostering collaboration between retail
and law enforcement. With every seat on the Board now filled, we are
well-positioned to drive key initiatives and continue making a
meaningful impact in the years ahead. This is a pivotal moment for our
organization, and I look forward to the great work we will accomplish
together." - Jason Davies, VP of Retail, CLEAR |
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Today is Fight Retail Crime day!
Organized retail crime continues
to negatively impact the economy, businesses and communities across
the country.
Join the fight TODAY on Fight Retail Crime
Day:
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Advocate for policies that promote community safety and address
the rising threat of retail crime such as the Combating
Organized Retail Crime Act.
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Take a deep dive at 1 p.m. ET during a webinar on the
current state of retail crime and learn how to advocate for
solutions to combat organized retail crime.
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Post on LinkedIn to spread awareness and unite your network
on the importance of combating retail crime.
• Recognize lawmakers who
support retail as
Retail Crime Fighters.
• Engage policymakers through
NRF Store Tours to provide firsthand insights into the
effects of organized retail crime, theft and violence on our
communities.
Together, we can push for meaningful solutions to address
retail crime together.
The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Collaboration is Key to Fighting ORC
NRF: How to fight back against organized retail crime
Retail Gets Real episode 366: Representative
Glenn Ivey and JCPenney's Angela Hofmann talk organized retail crime and how to
combat it
Ivey
and Angela Hofmann, head of government relations for JCPenney, join Retail Gets
Real to talk about what organized retail crime means, what it's like to
collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors and the retail industry, and
how the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act is working
to counteract this insidious trend.
The power of collaboration
Fighting back against organized groups requires its own organization. That's why
law enforcement, prosecutors and retailers are coming together to enact
change.
"There's power in collaboration to understand the trends and the categories
that they're going after and the means and methods that they're working together
to execute these crimes," Hofmann says. "So I think we're just seeing more
visibility to it."
Working to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime
Act
Part of those efforts to increase collaboration and awareness is the
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (S. 140/H.R. 895), a bill that Ivey
co-sponsored.
"The benefit is the coordination," Ivey says. "A lot of times you'll have
these criminal acts going on in different jurisdictions and sometimes there are
challenges in making sure that law enforcement in one area understands what's
going on in other places as well."
Ivey also believes the bill helps with prosecutions. "If you can show that it's
an ongoing criminal enterprise and that tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands
of dollars have been lost due to these particular groups and their activities, I
think it makes for stronger cases," he says. "I think it leads to judges being
more serious about them, especially when you get to a sentencing phase."
Hofmann is already noticing the bill's impact. "We're already seeing where we're
able to aggregate, bring together teams," she says. "We are getting
prosecutions on the book."
nrf.com
Did a "Shoplifting Reduction Initiative" Force
Confessions?
Inside the controversial program that 'forced confessions' from shoplifters in
this N.J. city
A police department in a New Jersey city routinely asked people suspected or
arrested for shoplifting to sign confessions and agree to be banned from nearly
a dozen downtown stores, an unusual policy state public defenders and the
ACLU say violated their rights.
The practice in East Orange - called the "Shoplifting
Reduction Initiative" - was revoked by the city days after NJ
Advance Media asked about it, according to municipal e-mails obtained by the
news organization. It had been in place for at least five years, dating back to
2019, according to the emails.
Those suspected of shoplifting were given a form, obtained by NJ Advance Media,
that says: "I acknowledge that I committed, or attempted to commit, an unlawful
act such as Shoplifting, Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, or
Criminal Mischief at this location."
The form was given to those who were stopped, detained or arrested on
suspicion of shoplifting. The names of those suspected were also put into a
database, according to the emails.
It said those who signed the form were prohibited from entering or being on
the property of 10 stores in the commercial district, including ShopRite,
Walgreens, Forman Mills, Family Dollar and 7-Eleven. The form says they
should understand that if caught at these locations, they "can and will be
Arrested for Trespassing ... and be prosecuted to the full extent of the law."
A whistleblower within the police department contends the initiative was
aimed at mostly the poor and homeless, and people were often pressured to sign
without the presence of a lawyer or notification of their legal rights.
According to the whistleblower and documents obtained by NJ Advance Media,
identities of those shoplifters were entered into a police database.
The source said suspected shoplifters were either given the form by police when
they were detained by store security or were approached on the street by
officers. Those who didn't sign could be threatened with arrest on a more
serious charge, the source said.
nj.com
The Link Between Retail Crime & Drug Addiction
Retail theft and addictions: A second shot to break the cycle
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said many retail thefts, sadly, are also
tied directly to drug addictions.
Joel
Yager, director of drug and alcohol rehabilitation for the Monroe County
Sheriff's Office, said we have been in the throes of an opioid crisis for
several years. He said it seems to be impacting everything in society.
"From marriages to domestic violence to, obviously, drug crimes, but also
like petit larceny, like the big box stores, retail theft goes sky high," he
said.
That retail theft is hitting stores and store owners hard. Sam Lentine
runs Flower City Produce at the Rochester Public Market. He's seen his fair
share of thieves come, take, and go - and come back again. A larger concern for
him is for the safety of his employees.
"There is a lack of consequences," Yager
said of the current laws. "Now they'll go and get arraigned and released
that day."
Yager said for those who want the help, they are often given a chance to rise
above their dependencies while serving time. Daniel Skillo is an inmate at
the jail. His problems first started with alcohol. "(Then), unfortunately, I got
hooked on crack cocaine," he said.
That led to stealing money and goods, all to supply his
habit. Since he's been locked up, though, he's come a long way,
thanks to the recovery programs. He compared the services to a 12-step
program.
13wham.com
'Prolific' Gangs Targeting UK Retail Shops
'I lie awake at night worrying about shoplifters'
Shopkeepers say "prolific" gangs are increasingly to blame for theft in their
stores, despite a promise from police to tackle the issue. Susan Connolly,
co-owner of Spar in Pewsey and Tidworth, Wiltshire, said she lies awake at night
wondering if her shop will be "targeted next" after the Pewsey store was broken
into in January 2024.
Organised groups will "ransack" stores at night and take goods they can sell
such as cigarettes, alcohol and vapes, she added. Phillip Wilkinson,
Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, said tackling shoplifting is "a key
focus" in his Police and Crime Plan.
Project Pegasus, launched in October last year, was aimed at disrupting criminal
networks and getting a better understanding of their tactics. However, trade
bodies representing high street stores say gangs are becoming more calculated.
Sarah Bird, from the National Business Crime Solution, said they have seen one
particular crime group, dubbed 'the champagne gang', striking across the
country. "They work as a team in stores. Certain members will act as a
lookout, and they will use Bluetooth headsets to communicate with each other.
"They'll set the alarms off to try and distract from the actual theft,"
she added. Ms Bird says these particular individuals are from Eastern Europe,
and based on "vehicle movements", are believed to be selling the stolen goods in
Romania.
Ms Connolly has taken matters into her own hands by installing smoke screens,
alarm systems, facial recognition cameras and
cigarette vending machines. In addition to the financial losses, Ms Connolly
said her staff are left feeling "uneasy and unsafe" at work.
bbc.com
Top 5 Safest Cities in America
Study Reveals Safest Cities in the US (2024)
Survey ranks cities on risks such as natural
disasters and community safety.
Threats to safety in the U.S. come in many forms, from public health crises
and natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents. Aside from
the types of hazards that can cause physical harm, taking out an unaffordable
second mortgage, forgoing health insurance or even falling victim to identity
theft are also ways people run into danger. One big worry for many people right
now is the cost of inflation, which threatens Americans' financial safety.
No one can avoid all danger, however, and we take on a certain level of risk
based on where we choose to live. Some cities are simply better at protecting
their residents from harm. To determine where Americans can feel most secure,
WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 41 key indicators of safety.
Our data set ranges from traffic fatalities and assaults per capita to the
unemployment rate and the percentage of the population that is uninsured.
Top 5 Safest Cities in the U.S.
1. South Burlington, VT
2. Casper, WY
3. Warwick, RI
4. Burlington, VT
5. Boise, ID
wallethub.com
Fact check: Crime Stats Still Show a Decline Since 2020
Trump and Harris make widely different claims on crime. Here's what the data
shows
More Details from Retail CEO's
Sex-Trafficking Arrest
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking,
prostitution charges
Federal prosecutors say Jeffries
leveraged his position at the apparel retailer, including promising men
modeling jobs, to further the alleged crimes.
Mike Jeffries, who was CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
from 1992 through 2014, was arrested Tuesday and has been
charged with 16 counts of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution,
according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New
York. The
allegations span from 2008 to 2015 and involve two other defendants,
including Jeffries' romantic partner.
Jeffries'
alleged crimes and leadership of the apparel retailer have been linked,
with prosecutors saying he leveraged his "power as the CEO of
Abercrombie" to run these enterprises and keep them secret,
according to the indictment filed Oct. 17 and unsealed Tuesday.
Specifically, prosecutors allege that men, including at least one as
young as 19, were led "to believe that attending the Sex Events could
yield modeling opportunities with Abercrombie or otherwise benefit their
careers" or that not complying to certain acts could harm their
opportunities with Abercrombie.
"Powerful individuals for too long have trafficked and abused, for
their own sexual pleasure, young people with few resources and a dream,
a dream of securing a successful career in fashion or entertainment,"
EDNY's U.S. Attorney Breon Peace
said during a press conference Tuesday. "To anyone who thinks they
can exploit and coerce others by using the so-called casting-couch
system, this case should serve as a warning - prepare to trade that
couch for a bed in federal prison."
The incidents and behavior outlined in the indictment were brought to
law enforcement's attention via media reports, Peace said. The
investigation is ongoing, and Peace and FBI officials urged other
victims or people with knowledge of the matter to come forward.
retaildive.com
RFID's Retail Expansion Continues
Kroger to automate inventory management with RFID
The Kroger Co. is aiming for item-level digital identification in its
stores.
The grocery conglomerate is working with Avery Dennison to deploy the
vendor's RFID-based inventory automation technology in its stores.
Rollout is slated to begin in the bakery department, where RFID-embedded
labels will be implemented on each individual product.
As a result, Kroger hopes to achieve significant time savings, as
well as collect data that will enable it to identify each bakery item
utilizing RFID technology. In turn, the grocer intends this
capability to let it develop a more seamless customer and associate
experience across all fresh categories in the long term.
"Kroger's customers and associates are at the heart of everything we
do," said Jordan Poff, VP of retail operations at Kroger. "Our work with
Avery Dennison will improve inventory visibility, which means
products will be on the shelves when our customers want them, while
enabling our associates to spend more time with our customers."
Kroger also expects RFID-enabled, item-level digital identification
to produce more frequent and accurate inventory information which
will maximize product freshness and reduce waste.
chainstoreage.com
Job Cuts Coming at Beyond Inc.
Beyond to lay off 20% of workforce
Chief Product Officer Carlisha
Robinson was terminated without cause Tuesday, according to a regulatory
filing.
Beyond Inc.
plans to lay off 20% of its workforce, the company disclosed in
an 8K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on
Tuesday. Most of the job cuts will be implemented in the upcoming
fourth quarter, the company said in the regulatory document.
Additionally, Chief Product Officer Carlisha Robinson was terminated
without cause on Tuesday as part of the workforce reduction, the
company said. She was
appointed chief customer officer in March. Conditions of Robinson's
termination entitles her to severance benefits, the company said.
Beyond estimates the job cuts will result in annualized reduction of
fixed costs by about $20 million. "These actions were taken to
strategically create a more variable, leverageable cost structure and
create a more streamlined organization to align to its asset-light
business that supports an affinity and data monetization model with a
strong technology focus," the company said in the SEC filing.
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New Tag Recirculation Program Launched by Prosegur and Pact Retail Accessories,
Promising to Make EAS Programs More Efficient and Help Retailers Reach their ESG
Goals
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (October 21, 2024) -
Prosegur Security, a global leader in security technology, has formed a new
partnership with
Pact Retail Accessories, a global leader in sustainability solutions, to
launch a
new EAS tag recirculation program for U.S. retailers. The program aims to
help retailers make their electronic article surveillance (EAS) program more
efficient, protect more merchandise from shoplifting, reduce plastic waste, and
help retailers achieve their ESG (Environmental, Social and corporate
Governance) goals more easily.
"Our new EAS recirculation program will enable retailers to reuse their EAS tags
more easily and efficiently by having them quickly move used tags from the point
of sale at the retail store back to the point of manufacture overseas or
distribution center in the U.S.," said Matt Sack, CEO of
Prosegur's global retail business unit. "This next-level source tagging will
enable retailers to extend the lifespan of their tags, maximizing their
investment into EAS and reducing costs as well as reducing plastic waste."
Rather than having the retail associates sort, inspect and reapply tags to new
merchandise in the store, the new program will allow store associates to simply
place removed tags, pins and lanyards in a box without the need to sort them,
and ship the box back to Prosegur and Pact's sorting facilities. The tags, pins
and lanyards are sorted, inspected, cleaned, and repackaged, then shipped
quickly to the manufacturer (or the retailer's distribution facility) anywhere
in the world to be reapplied on new merchandise. When the new merchandise
arrives at the retail location, the tags are already on and can be placed on the
sales floor more quickly.
"The EAS tag recirculation program eliminates the need for store associates to
sort and reapply tags, thus freeing up their time for more productive tasks like
serving shoppers," said Nancy Justice, SVP, North America, Pact Retail
Accessories. "The program also helps to extend the life of EAS tags, reducing
the need to buy new tags. And, because new merchandise then arrives to stores
already tagged at the source, this can ensure that all stores have properly
protected merchandise, reducing the problems that can stem from non-compliance
by individual stores with the LP rules and guidelines."
According to Sack and Justice, by extending the lifespan of an average EAS tag,
Prosegur and Pact Retail Accessories will help retailers reduce the amount of
plastics ending up in landfills. This also helps retailers achieve their ESG
goals.
More information about this new program can be obtained at both
Prosegur's &
Pact Retail Accessories websites respectively.
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AI 'Will Disrupt Every Part of
Business Strategy'
4 ways AI could impact employees, workflows: Gartner
Technology leaders can expect AI to continue
to raise questions around workforce shifts, privacy procedures and security
techniques.
Though enterprises will continue to adjust workflows to better embrace
generative AI, the technology isn't going anywhere, anytime soon. AI will
disrupt every part of business strategy, said Daryl Plummer, distinguished VP
analyst at Gartner, during the firm's IT Symposium/Xpo Tuesday.
CIOs have struggled this year to reach AI goals as they address complex
data challenges and manage ballooning costs.
With the fast pace of innovation, it is challenging to accurately anticipate
AI's impacts, Plummer said. Around 75% to 80% of the firm's past predictions
have come true, according to Gartner.
Here are four predictions on the future of AI pulled from Gartner's top 10
list:
1. Through 2026, 1 in 5
organizations will flatten their organizational structure through AI,
eliminating more than half of current middle management positions.
2. By 2027, 70% of employee contracts will include licensing and fair usage
clauses for AI representations of their personas.
3. By 2028, one-quarter of enterprise breaches will be traced back to AI agent
abuse, from external and malicious internal actors.
4. By 2029, 1 in 10 global boards will use AI guidance to challenge material
executive decisions.
cybersecuritydive.com
Fighting Emerging Cyber Threats
Effective strategies for measuring and testing cyber resilience
In
this Help Net Security interview, Detective Superintendent Ian Kirby, CEO of
the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), discusses the emerging
cyber threats and strategies organizations can use to increase cyber resilience.
He emphasizes basic cyber hygiene, security awareness training, multi-factor
authentication, and stakeholder involvement at all levels in building a
resilient organizational culture.
What are the most significant emerging cyber threats
organizations should prioritize when developing resilience strategies?
There are a myriad of ways cyber attacks can be committed and tactics are
continuing to develop as technology becomes ever more sophisticated.
However, the most common attack methodologies still rely on compromised
credentials, either through previous data breaches, default settings or phishing
attacks. As such, basic cyber hygiene can protect from the majority of cyber
threats.
By rolling out security awareness training (SAT) across an organization,
staff can learn to question the veracity of emails and websites. SAT is one of
the most sought-after cyber resilience services delivered through our talent
pipeline, Cyber PATH, and something businesses are increasingly contacting our
network about.
Likewise, by enforcing multi-factor authentication across an organization,
it will ensure that even if an email and password is compromised it doesn't
unlock access to the organization's systems.
helpnetsecurity.com
Mobile Apps With Millions of Downloads Expose Cloud Credentials
Popular titles on both Google Play and
Apple's App Store include hardcoded and unencrypted AWS and Azure credentials in
their codebases or binaries, making them vulnerable to misuse by threat actors.
Several widely used mobile apps, some with millions of downloads, expose
hardcoded and unencrypted credentials to cloud services within their code
bases, researchers from Symantec have found. This potentially allows anyone with
access to the app's binary or source code to extract the credentials to exploit
cloud infrastructure for misuse.
Popular apps for both Android and iPhone devices include credentials for
either Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Blog Storage within
their code, Symantec revealed in a blog post this week. And they're found on
each device platform's respective official mobile app store: Google Play and
Apple's App Store.
darkreading.com
Evolving cloud threats: Insights and recommendations
SEC settles charges with 4 firms it says downplayed SolarWinds hack exposure |
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In Case You Missed It
Sapphire Celebrates 10 Years of Success
Sapphire is thrilled to celebrate our 11th
anniversary with you!
Over the past decade and more, Sapphire has proudly served the security needs of
countless businesses across the cannabis, pawn, and jewelry industries -- and
beyond.
As they reflect on this milestone, Sapphire extends their deepest gratitude to
their clients, partners, and team members who have been instrumental in this
journey.
Here's to continued growth and success together!
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Key for the Cannabis Industry
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Have you ever wondered why lights are kept on at businesses at night? Why are
fences common among neighborhoods? Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) optimizes the layout and design of a space to increase security.
CPTED
(pronounced "sep-ted") is a proactive approach to
security that began around 1960-1970, stemming from the works of writers
Elizabeth Woods and Jane Jacobs, criminologist Ray Jeffery, and architect Oscar
Newman. The relationship between urban development and illegal activities came
into question, and a desire to deter crime through environmental design was
explored. Natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial
reinforcement, and maintenance and management became the four original pillars
of CPTED.
1. Natural Surveillance
Natural surveillance is all about visibility. By eliminating hiding spaces and
opting for a more open environment, natural surveillance places accountability
with the community. If something or someone seems suspicious, it is up to the
community to report their observations. Criminals are less likely to commit a
crime when their chances of being seen are multiplied.
2.
Natural Access Control
Intentional use of shrubbery, trees, and fences to regulate the flow of
traffic through admission points is an example of natural access control.
Similarly, the fewer number of access points (i.e. entrances, exits, windows,
etc.) into a facility is best. Limiting these kinds of pathways with barriers
deters criminals who are looking for the quickest way to enter and escape.
3. Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial reinforcement is another way of setting boundaries through the use
of design. Boundaries can clarify what an area is used for, and who you would
expect to see come and go. Design can communicate that an area is cared for and
monitored through visual cues such as manicured shrubbery and outdoor seating.
An area that insinuates pride of ownership sends a "hands-off" message to
intruders. It is obvious to an onlooker who should or should not be on the
property.
4. Maintenance and Management
CPTED's maintenance and management pillar is loosely based on James Wilson and
George Kelling's theory of "Broken Windows". This 1982 theory proposes that an
unmaintained and disorderly area, such as a broken window left in disrepair,
equals an area that is of no importance. In other words, the area appears to be
neglected and would attract acts of crime. Maintenance and management
encourage upholding clean standards.
sapphirerisk.com
$100K Cannabis Store Break-In
'Very organized' thieves take $100,000 worth of dispensary product
Around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, security camera footage from Herb
Depot in Independence showed two people breaking through the glass door and over
the security gate. The thieves would only be in the store for around five
minutes, but they'd leave with around $100,000 in products.
"What do you do?" asked Herb Depot owner Reed Smith. "Five minutes is
nothing. The cops can't even show up in 5 minutes. There's no way." He says
that he didn't find out that his store had been robbed until he woke up on
Saturday morning.
Smith says that he hopes his insurance company will cover some of the cost.
However, he thinks it will be a fraction of what was stolen and the impact will
be detrimental. "It's going to hurt my business, it's going to slow everything
down, it's going to give an image to this area as well," he said.
fox4kc.com
(Update) Multnomah DA: Shooting at Portland cannabis store wasn't self-defense
Portland cannabis store employee was charged last week with murder for
shooting two armed robbers. But according to the district attorney's office,
it wasn't self-defense. On Thursday, 34-year-old Jason Steiner pleaded not
guilty to second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. In recently
released court documents, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office claims
Steiner was in no danger when he pulled the trigger. According to the DA,
Steiner told police he was held at gunpoint by three armed men on Oct. 3 at the
La Mota dispensary in the 9400 block of North St. Louis Avenue where he was
working alone. He told police he let the men take what they wanted and then
Steiner says he left the store with a gun hidden in a bag. He told investigators
that he walked around the outside of the building and looked inside through
the drive-up window, then opened fire on the men, who he believed were still
holding their weapons.
kptv.com
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Growers
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It's Official
A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect
The FTC has prohibited the sale or purchase
of testimonials, including those generated by AI.
Be warned, online merchants who see no issue in publishing phony reviews from
made-up customers: that practice is no longer allowed. A federal ban on fake
online reviews has taken effect.
The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule on the purchase and sale of
online reviews back in August and it came into force 60 days after it was
published in the Federal Register. The agency's commissioners voted unanimously
in favor of the regulation.
The rule bans businesses from creating, buying or
selling reviews and testimonials attributed to people who don't exist, including
those that are AI generated. False celebrity endorsements aren't
allowed and companies can't pay or otherwise incentivize genuine customers to
leave positive or negative reviews.
Certain reviews and testimonials written by people who have close ties with a
company without a disclaimer is a no-no. There are restrictions on
soliciting reviews from close relatives of employees too.
The rule includes limitations on the suppression of negative reviews from
customers. It also prohibits people from knowingly selling or buying fake
followers and views to inflate the influence or importance of social media
accounts for commercial purposes.
Fines for violating these measures
could prove extremely costly. The maximum civil penalty for each
infraction is currently $51,744.
engadget.com
Fayette County couple says Amazon driver ripped paneling off house after
delivering package
On Tuesday, a Fayette County couple learned they could be on the hook for
$50,000 in damages after they said an Amazon driver ripped the paneling off
their house upon delivering a package. "It was terrifying because it sounded
like the whole wall was going to come down," said Melody Manzueta. Manzueta said
the driver snagged a phone cord power line connected to her house while
reversing out of her driveway last week. She provided home surveillance video
that showed the paneling ripping off the house.
Manzueta said the driver stopped and apologized to them before calling his
supervisors. She filed a claim. On Tuesday, she showed Atlanta News First the
company response that her claim had been denied. "We appreciate Atlanta News
First for bringing this issue to our attention this afternoon. We're currently
investigating and will work directly with the customer to assist," said Austin
Stowe, Amazon spokesperson. Atlanta News First reached out to Amazon and the
company said Manzueta's initial claim had insufficient evidence.
atlantanewsfirst.com
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Nashville, TN: Suspects allegedly steal more than $1M worth of jewelry
from store along Nolensville Pike
Authorities are investigating after robbers allegedly held a jewelry
store employee at gunpoint Wednesday morning in the Woodbine area,
reportedly taking more than $1 million in accessories. According to
Metro Nashville Dispatch, the incident unfolded at approximately 10 a.m.
at a jewelry store in the 3900 block of Nolensville Pike. At the scene,
the store's owner told News 2 that two people came into the building
browsing for jewelry, and about five minutes later, a man entered the
store and held two employees at gunpoint. The store owner added that the
suspects deployed pepper spray, pushed employees into a back room and
made it out of the building with possibly up to $1.5-1.7 million in
jewelry.
aol.com
Minneapolis, MN: Delta Air Employee Charged With Selling Tens of
Thousands of Dollars of Stolen Airline Property On eBay
A Delta Air Lines employee based in Minneapolis has been charged with
stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of airline property, which
he then sold on eBay, following an investigation by the airline's
internal security department. Investigators launched a probe after
identifying an eBay account that was selling Delta property, including
inventory that was intended as employee gifts, that had been reported as
missing. 40-year-old Ahmad Ali Harfoush from Burnsville, Minnesota,
faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a $100,000 fine if
he is found guilty of felony theft following his arrest earlier this
year.
paddleyourownkanoo.com
Los Angeles, CA: 4 arrested, accused of running retail crime ring in
Orange and LA counties
Portland, OR: Liquor store in Wilsonville robbed of $25K worth of
high-end merchandise
Beachwood, OH: Five girls arrested for stealing $730 worth of goods from
three mall stores
Burbank, CA: Thieves caught on video stuffing their skirts with
merchandise at Burbank store
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Shootings & Deaths
Kansas City, MO: Man fatally shot, another injured inside convenience store
One man is dead and another injured following a shooting at a Kansas City
convenience store Wednesday afternoon, police said. Officers with the Kansas
City Police Department responded to Indiana Market & Deli at 3646 Indiana Ave.
around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on reports of a shooting, according to officer Alayna
Gonzalez, a KCPD spokesperson. Upon responding, officers discovered a man
unresponsive on the floor of the store with gunshot wounds, Gonzalez said.
Emergency medical personnel declared the man deceased.
kansascity.com
Charleston, WV: Update: Teenager sentenced to life in prison for a tobacco shop
robbery and murder
A Charleston teenager charged with killing a tobacco shop clerk in January is
getting sentenced to life behind bars. Bre'Jaun Williams-Hampton, 14, pleaded
guilty in September to first-degree felony murder after he, along with another
14-year-old, went into Tobacco and Pipe Shop on 7th Avenue in Charleston on
January 30, robbing the store before fatally shooting the 19-year-old shop
attendant Caden Martin. State prosecutors say Martin did everything he was asked
to do in the course of the armed robbery leading up to his death, opening up the
register, keeping his hands up, and complying.
wvmetronews.com
Milwaukee, WI: Update: Man charged in liquor store shooting told police he was
upset about his pizza order
The man charged with fatally shooting a Milwaukee liquor store worker Saturday
said he did it because he was upset about his pizza order. That's according to a
criminal complaint from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. Charles
J. Leggett, 38, of Milwaukee, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide,
with the use of a dangerous weapon, and possessing a firearm as an out-of-state
felon. The worker who died, with a single gunshot wound to the chest, was Jamil
I. Owais, a 26-year-old Palestinian immigrant and a new father. His family said
he was watching the shop, Action Food and Liquor, for about half an hour
Saturday for his brother, who owns the business.
jsonline.com
Los Angeles County, CA: Update: Security Guard Convicted of Second-Degree Murder
in Store Shooting
A Covina man who worked as a private security guard was convicted Wednesday of
second-degree murder stemming from a man's shooting death during a confrontation
inside a Walgreens store in Hollywood nearly six years ago. Jurors deliberated
just over two days before acquitting Donald Vincent Ciota, now 34, of the more
serious charge of first-degree murder requested by the prosecution for the Dec.
2, 2018, killing of 21-year-old Jonathan Hart. Ciota - who has remained behind
bars since he was arrested by Los Angeles police 26 days after the shooting - is
due back in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Dec. 9 for sentencing.
He is facing a 15-year-to-life state prison sentence, according to prosecutors.
mynewsla.com
Atlanta, GA: Walmart employees arrested after allegedly firing shots in store
parking lot, Newton County deputies say
Two employees of a Walmart in Newton County were arrested after allegedly firing
shots during an argument in the store parking lot Wednesday, according to the
sheriff's office. Newton County deputies said they responded to shots fired in
the parking lot of the Walmart on Salem Road in the Covington area. The
sheriff's office said it was an isolated incident involving an altercation
between two Walmart employees, resulting in no injuries. Deputies arrested
42-year-old Eric Webb and 47-year-old Howard Williams, both of Covington, on
charges of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm
during the commission of a crime. The investigation into the incident is
ongoing.
atlantanewsfirst.com
Memphis, TN: Man accused of shooting victim outside of grocery store during
robbery attempt
The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of shooting
a victim outside of a grocery store. On October 16, officers responded to a
shooting call at the Very Lucky Green Food Mart on North Watkins Street. When
they arrived, they discovered that a victim at the back of the grocery store was
suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers initially spoke with the victim, who
told them that he was gunned down by a suspect who demanded his personal
belongings. Upon viewing surveillance footage, officers observed the victim
being approached by a suspect armed with a gun, they wrestled for control of the
gun, and the victim was shot multiple times.
actionnews5.com
Washington, DC: One killed, one hurt in Southeast DC convenience store shooting
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Azusa, CA: Video shows Target employee chasing down theft suspect in Southern
California
Video captured the moment a Target employee chased down a thief to take back the
stolen merchandise he had escaped with. The encounter, which went viral on
social media, shows the male employee running after the male suspect in a
neighborhood alleyway. The suspect had reportedly left a Target store in
downtown Azusa with an armful of stolen goods. The employee runs after the
suspect before grabbing his face and forcefully shoving him to the ground. The
worker quickly picks up the fallen merchandise, which includes a large box and
other items, before calmly walking away. The suspect appeared to be injured and
disoriented after the violent confrontation. Workers at the store told KTLA's
Shelby Nelson that the employee spotted in the video may be a store manager, but
his identity has not been confirmed by the retailer.
ktla.com
Asheville, NC: 3 arrested for looting from Asheville businesses following Helene
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Beauty - Clovis, CA -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Red Lion, PA
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - North
Strabane, PA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Fresno
County, CA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Rochester,
NY - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Dayton, OH -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Meridian, MS
- Armed Robbery
• Jewelry - Greendale, WI - Robbery
• Jewelry - Woodbury, MN - Robbery
• Jewelry - Walnut Creek, CA - Robbery
• Jewelry - Woodburn, OR - Robbery
• Jewelry - Katy, TX - Burglary
• Jewelry - Jersey City, NJ - Robbery
• Jewelry - Bloomington, IN -Robbery
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Liquor - Portland, OR
- Robbery
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Restaurant - New
Orleans, LA - Armed Robbery
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Target - Azusa, CA -
Robbery
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Vape - Greenville, SC
- Robbery
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Vape - Gainesville, FL
- Robbery
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• 0 shootings
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