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Drew Brennan, MS, CPP promoted to Vice President, Global Corporate Security & HSE for Coty

Drew has been with Coty for over a year. Before his promotion to VP, Global Corporate Security & HSE, he spent over a year as Director, Global Corporate Security for the company. Before that, he spent over two and a half years with McGraw-Hill Education as Dir. of Global Security & Crisis Management and more than two years with Hudson's Bay Company as Senior Dir. of Risk Management. Earlier in his career, he held security roles with David Yurman, Harry Winston, and Tiffany & Co. Congratulations, Drew!


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A Nation Still Waiting

Election Impact on Retail
Protests/Violence


A Nation Still Waiting - What They're Doing
Post-Election Day, Some Stores Open Amid Plywood, Many Stay Shut
This week hundreds, if not thousands, of plywood-covered stores can still be found throughout the U.S. in Los Angeles; New York; Boston; Chicago; Portland, Ore.; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C., and numerous other cities as they covered their facades in advance of the presidential election for fear of theft and vandalism. Many stores remained closed Wednesday as the U.S. braced for days, if not weeks, of uncertainty surrounding the results of the presidential race between President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden.

Essentially the whole of Los Angeles retail remained closed and boarded up on Wednesday, despite almost no unrest in the city on an election night that, as expected, saw no winner declared.

While there was one group of protesters in
downtown L.A. on Tuesday night, it resulted in no public reports of property damage and none could be observed late Wednesday morning in the area where the demonstration took place. Nevertheless, police arrested more than 50 demonstrators from the gathering based on a live declaration that the gathering was unlawful and their alleged failure to disperse, according to a report in the L.A. Times. More than 30 other people were cited for the same infraction but not arrested.

In Chicago, a handful of luxury retailers - Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani and Prada among them - were temporarily shuttered Wednesday along Oak Street, a tony shopping throughway, according to Adam Skaf, a spokesman for the Magnificent Mile Association.

Having advised retailers to keep property well-lit at night, maintain security cameras and post a contact's name and number near the door so that police can notify any damage,
Philadelphia police officials have not offered any guidelines about temporary closures.

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'Count Every Vote': Protests Over Ballot Tallies Sweep Through U.S. Cities
Calling on election officials to "count every vote," protesters marched through the streets of several American cities on Wednesday in response to President Trump's aggressive effort to challenge the vote count in Tuesday's presidential election.

In Minneapolis, protesters blocked a freeway, prompting arrests. In Portland, hundreds gathered on the waterfront to protest the president's attempted interventions in the vote count as a separate group protesting the police and urging racial justice surged through downtown, smashing shop windows and confronting police officers and National Guard troops.

In Phoenix, about 150 pro-Trump protesters, some of them armed, gathered outside the county recorder's office where a closely watched count of votes that could help determine the outcome of the election was being conducted.

In Detroit, another group of pro-Trump poll watchers gathered earlier in the day outside a ballot-counting center, demanding that officials "stop the count" of ballots after the Trump campaign filed suit to halt the count in Michigan.

Protesters also gathered in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago and elsewhere, some of them continuing the protests over racial justice and policing that have rocked the country since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May.

More demonstrations were scheduled for the coming days. nytimes.com

Riot declared, National Guard activated in downtown Portland;
Denver police clash with protesters

At least 11 arrests have been made Wednesday evening after authorities declared that a protest in downtown Portland had turned into a riot. The riot was declared amid a wave of destruction in the city, which saw people smash windows of local businesses in the downtown area.

Two different groups rallied in separate locations Wednesday, before marching into downtown Portland. One group blocked traffic as protesters crossed the Morrison Bridge. According to Fox 12 Oregon's Brenna Kelly, protesters threw a molotov cocktail and glass bottles. One person arrested was found to be in possession of a rifle. Police also shared photos of items that had been allegedly seized from protesters, which include commercial-grade fireworks, hammers, and spray paint.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's office announced that the National Guard has been deployed by Gov. Kate Brown to respond to acts of violence as well as "maintain public order and ensure community safety."

Meanwhile, caravans of Denver police officers have deployed pepper balls and clashed with protesters who started a fire at the intersection of Washington and Colfax. FOX 31 reported that a "handful of arrests" have reportedly been made. The protesters, who claim to be anti-fascist, carried a banner which read "Death to Fascim and the Liberalism that enables it" and were heard chanting "No Borders. No walls. No USA at all," according to video shared by the Daily Caller. foxnews.com

Police, protesters clash in NYC as demonstration turns chaotic
Police clashed with an unruly mob of protesters in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday night as demonstrators created carnage, set a fire in the street and one even spat directly in the face of an officer.

The confrontations resulted in the
arrests of 60 people after a peaceful protest in Washington Square Park took a violent turn once demonstrators worked their way through the West Village after 7:30 p.m.

Earlier chants of "Count the vote" were replaced with anti-police sentiments, inexplicable outbursts at outdoor diners and the setting of rubbish fires.

We have arrested more than 20 individuals who attempted to hijack a peaceful protest by lighting fires, throwing garbage and eggs in Manhattan," the department said. nypost.com


Looting Task Force
NYPD organizes task force to help identify suspected looters

The NYPD has created a task force to investigate looting at city stores during the summer's George Floyd protests and identify those who took part, police said Wednesday. The city experienced widespread looting over the summer at shops in Lower Manhattan and Midtown, including Macy's flagship store in Herald Square. Part of the task force's charge will be to go back and identify those looters.

"The NYPD's newly formed Looting Task Force is prepared to investigate any acts of looting that can potentially occur," Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison said in a video posted to Twitter. "The task force is equipped with the department's latest technology and video monitoring software to help them investigate these criminal acts thoroughly, help identify perpetrators, and bring them to justice." nypost.com

National Guard Update: More than 3,600 troops active in 16 states

Minneapolis: More than 600 arrested during anti-Trump march on I-94

DC Election Demonstrations Peaceful for 2nd Night as Voters Await Results

Here Are The Post-Election Protests And Events Planned Around D.C. This Week

Philadelphia Releases Body-Camera Video of Fatal Police Shooting of Black Man
Amid calls for calm, officials also announced measures to help officers respond to mental health crises
 



COVID Update

US: Over 9.8M Cases - 240K Dead - 6.3M Recovered
Worldwide: Over 48.7M Cases - 1.2M Dead - 34.8M Recovered


Private Industry Security Guard Deaths: 203   Law Enforcement Officer Deaths: 135
*Red indicates change in total deaths
 

Germany Hospitality & Entertainment Industries March in Berlin

Protesting New Virus Restrictions & Possible Business Lockdowns


Hey Washington We Need a Stimulus Package
Pushing the Vulnerable Over the Edge

Winter Without Stimulus Is Double-Whammy for Some Retailers
Election results may not be clear for a while, but one thing looks certain:
A meaningful stimulus package isn't looking likely until next year. That portends an especially troubling winter for retailers.

A divided government appears likely, and partisan rancor shows no sign of dying down. That makes bipartisan agreement on fresh stimulus measures look even more remote. Lack of fresh help from Washington will leave many family budgets stressed, even as
a resurgent pandemic threatens to keep shoppers out of stores.

Retailers that rely on November and December for at least 20% of annual revenue include electronics, clothing, department and jewelry stores.

Already, local businesses selling discretionary goods have ceded share to large competitors with better e-commerce operations.

Of the larger, listed companies, those looking
potentially vulnerable include Signet Jewelers, GameStop, L Brands and Macy's which all depend on the fourth quarter for at least 33% of revenue. Although they have the ability to sell online, e-commerce was unable to make up for bricks-and-mortar revenue drops in meaningful ways for these retailer's last quarter. All four also have single B credit ratings, putting them in the "highly speculative" zone.

The compounding effect of a Covid-19 second wave and no government intervention seems likely to push many already vulnerable stores over the edge. wsj.com

Editor's Note: We could be facing the worst holiday sales period in history. Hate to even hint at it. But it's in my thoughts. Let's hope it's just some private thoughts. -Gus Downing

Perfect Storm is Here
Victoria's Secret, Gap, Ann Taylor, others:
These 6 retailers may be in more trouble than you think

2020 has been an atrocious year for retailers. The coronavirus pandemic forced many stores to close earlier on in the year, which impacted retailers' revenue substantially. And now, months later, the struggle persists, with many retailers doing so poorly they can't even manage to keep up with their rent. Here are few retailers commercial landlords and investors should be wary of.

There's a good chance the economy won't recover until well after the pandemic is over, and given the way coronavirus cases are surging, it's fair to say that won't be happening anytime soon. Let's just hope retailers can hold out until things improve. usatoday.com

Pandemic 'Spiraling Out of Control'

A Dreadful New Peak for the American Pandemic
The country recorded more than
100,000 coronavirus cases yesterday-the highest single-day total since the pandemic began.

The United States reported 103,087 cases of COVID-19 today, the highest single-day total on record, according to the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic. It marks the first time that the country-or any country in the world, for that matter-has documented more than 100,000 new cases in one day.

The record officially marks what was already clear: As winter nears,
the country's third surge of infection is dangerously accelerating in almost every region of the country. This is the reality that the United States is facing, regardless of who will become its next chief executive: A deadly respiratory pandemic is spiraling out of control, and the number of hospitalized people-and deaths-is certain to rise over the next several months. theatlantic.com



More TX Restrictions Coming
Texas Leads Nation in COVID Cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday reported 9,049 more coronavirus cases - the state's most in a single day since Aug. 4 - and 126 more COVID-19 deaths. dallasnews.com

Texas: Restaurants prepare for possible dining room capacity rollbacks or closures as COVID-19 cases surge

Last week, rising hospitalizations prompted
El Paso County officials to order a two-week shutdown of nonessential services, including in-person dining. With Dallas County hitting its highest daily average of COVID-19 cases since July over the weekend and cases surging around the country, rollbacks of restaurant capacity limits grow ever more likely.

On Oct. 13, Gov. Greg Abbott allowed bars to reopen at 50% capacity with clearance by individual counties, and in September he allowed restaurants and other businesses to expand capacity to 75%. The governor has not since made any statements about possible rollbacks. dallasnews.com

UK Workers Get 80% Pay Until March
UK Gov. Extends COVID Furlough Scheme Until March 2021
In a major climbdown for the government after multiple changes to its economic support packages in recent weeks, the chancellor said the
Treasury would continue to pay 80% of workers' wages.

Sunak said it was increasingly clear that the economic effects of the
pandemic would be much longer lasting for businesses than just the duration of second lockdown and this warranted the multibillion pound increase in wage support. theguardian.com

OSHA Alert
COVID-19 Guidance on Ventilation in the Workplace
Ensuring adequate ventilation throughout the work environment can help to maintaina safe and healthy workplace. Employers should work with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional to consider steps to optimizebuilding ventilation. An HVAC professional can ensure that the ventilation system is operating as intended. The following tips can help reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus:

● Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick.

Ensure all HVAC systems are fully functional, especially those shut down or operating at reduced capacity during the pandemic.

Remove or redirect personal fans to prevent blowing air from one worker to another.

Use HVAC system filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating of13 or higher, where feasible

Increase the HVAC system's outdoor air intake. Open windows or other sources of fresh air where possible.

Be sure exhaust air is not pulled back into the building from HVAC air intakes or open windows.

Consider using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) fan/filtration systems to increase clean air, especially in higher-risk areas.

When changing filters, wear appropriate personal protective equipment. ASHRAE recommendsN95 respirators, eye protection (safety glasses, goggles, or face shields), and disposable gloves.

Make sure exhaust fans in restrooms are fully functional, operating at maximum capacity, and are set to remain on.

Encourage workers to report any safety and health concerns.

For more information, visit www.osha.gov/coronavirus or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)

Editor's Note: The #1 Top 'tough guy' weakness is not recognizing or admitting when you're not feeling well and endangering everyone around you. And certainly not recognizing and enforcing it on team members either.

NJ Governor Executive Order - COVID Safety Rules - Investigation & Enforcement
Effective at 6 a.m. November 5, 2020, New Jersey
Effective at 6 a.m. November 5, 2020, virtually all public and private employers who require or allow employees to be physically present at a worksite must:
List & Legal Interpretation

Whistleblower Complaints Up 30% Since COVID
Preparing For The Proliferation Of Pandemic-Related Whistleblower Claims
As the virus wreaks havoc in the United States with an indefinite increase in hospitalizations and deaths, the number of Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspections has surged across the nation. Many of these OSHA inspections are preceded by a deluge of COVID-19 health and safety-related whistleblower claims.

We recently summarized a comprehensive report promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General, which found a massive increase in whistleblower activity. Specifically, the number of OSHA whistleblower claims has increased 30% when compared to pre-pandemic statistics. As expected, there is thus a concurrent spike in whistleblower/ retaliation litigation.

The majority of OSHA violations are comprised of the alleged failure to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), a lack of proper training and/or a comprehensive plan for respiratory and illness protection, and the failure to report hospitalizations of employees for COVID-19. jdesupra.com


Oh My ... They're Dumping 2,000 Inmates off at transit hubs

2,258 N.J. Prisoners Will Be Released in a Single Day
NJ State to Reduce Prison Pop. by 35% by March, Since COVID Start
In a sweeping acknowledgment of the risks of the coronavirus in cramped prisons, New Jersey
will release more than 2,000 inmates on Wednesday as part of one of the largest-ever single-day reductions of any state's prison population.

More than 1,000 additional prisoners will be released in the coming weeks and months after earning early-release credits for time served during the health crisis - resulting in a roughly 35 percent reduction in New Jersey's prison population since the pandemic began ravaging Northeast states in March.

Opponents said they were worried about releasing so many inmates at once and
potentially posing a public safety risk in communities where they end up.

The mass releases were made possible by a bill that passed with bipartisan support in the New Jersey Legislature and was signed into law last month by Gov. Philip D. Murphy, a Democrat, as part of the
first legislative initiative of its kind in the country.

"You're releasing people because of the pandemic, into the pandemic." nytimes.com

Skip-Level Meetings - Anonymous Feedback - Active Listening
Battling Pandemic Blues: How Managers Can Rally the Troops
Work can feel tough for everyone right now, but
the right thoughtful gestures from the boss can give employees the boost they need

It could be a project gone wrong, a key colleague's departure, or just life these days. How are you supposed to rally the troops when you haven't seen them in person since spring?

How can you read body language and catch fleeting facial expressions when colleagues are distilled down to Brady Bunch squares on a Zoom call? Instead, problems seem to fester in our disconnected network of kitchen table offices and Slack chats.

These are strange times, replete with burnout, distraction and personal hardships, especially with the adrenaline that marked the early part of the pandemic long gone.

"We've moved through fear to this period of endless uncertainty." Ideas to use


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California goes big on criminal justice reform, setting a more progressive path
Results throughout the state have not been finalized. But on statewide ballot measures and in key local races, voters backed progressive candidates and policies that promised to hold police more accountable and shift taxpayer funding away from law enforcement and toward social services.

California has been a leader on easing the tough-on-crime tactics of an earlier era, but the results of Tuesday's balloting opens a new front for more aggressive reforms, such as calls to reduce funding to law enforcement agencies.

They also suggest support among the broader electorate for reimagining public safety and shifting responsibilities and funding away from police, a process already being contemplated in L.A., where the Los Angeles Police Department's budget was cut by $150 million earlier this year.

A LA County DA Gascón victory would be the biggest win yet in a nationwide push to elect more progressive prosecutors, and Chemerinsky said it was one of the more significant criminal justice wins of the election, reflective of a broad desire to continue reforms. latimes.com

The Country is Frozen Shut
Consumers are - mostly - putting spending on hold while they wait
for election results

Political uncertainty is creating one more headache for the country's retailers

The country's post-election state of political limbo is causing many Americans to hit the pause button on just about every type of purchase during what retailers had hoped would be an early holiday shopping season.

"Covid-19 is running rampant, there was no vaccine by Election Day and unemployment is still at grotesque recessionary levels," said Mark Cohen, director of retail studies for Columbia Business School. "Roll that up in a ball, add in the vagaries of the election, and it all speaks to a pretty grim holiday retail season. This is not going to be a banner year for sweaters and handbags."

Americans spent $2 billion online on Election Day - a 27 percent increase from a year earlier, but still about 11 percent less than in the preceding two days, according to Adobe Analytics, which analyzed more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail sites. The group said it expects online sales to dip by as much as $300 million on Wednesday while the country awaited election results.

"Consumer spending is on hold now while the election is being contested," said Greg Portell, a partner in the global consumer practice at consulting firm Kearney. "There's so much uncertainty and angst on both sides of the debate that consumers aren't going to be prioritizing shopping in any way." washingtonpost.com

Drug Testing Red Tape
More States Legalize Marijuana Use
"In every state where marijuana legalization was on the ballot, it won," observed Brett Wendt, an attorney with Fisher Phillips in Denver.
The trend toward legalization is here to stay, he said, so employers should consider revisiting their internal policies and seeking the advice of counsel with any questions or concerns.

In Arizona, Montana and New Jersey-where medicinal use is already permitted-voters approved recreational use. Mississippi voters decided to legalize medical marijuana in the state, and South Dakota voters agreed to legalize both recreational and medical use.

Although all marijuana use is still illegal under federal law,
35 states now will allow medical use, and 15 of those states and Washington, D.C., also will allow recreational use.

"
Drug-testing procedures may need to be modified as well," Mastroianni said. Under New Jersey law, for example, employers must comply with certain notification requirements if an employee tests positive for cannabis use.

"Given the added red tape,
some employers may decide to stop testing applicants and employees for the presence of cannabis altogether," Mastroianni noted. shrm.org

Register Today
ISC East Virtual Event - Nov. 18
The ISC East Virtual Event is exactly two weeks away! Join our community of security and public safety industry professionals on
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 for a complimentary half day event with premier sponsor SIA and in partnership with ASIS NYC. Registration opened last week featuring the prestigious ASIS NYC Person of the Year Awards Ceremony, which now includes the 2020 Person of the Year Award, the NEW! Healthcare Person of the Year Award and the 2020 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award. Register here

Pet Valu Shutting Down 358 Stores

Nielsen IDs 5 Spending Groups During Holidays


Quarterly Results
Canadian Tire Q3 comp's up 18.9%, online sales up 132%, sales up 9.6%
Qurate Retail Q3 revenue up 10%
US Foods Q3 revenue down 10.5%
Fiesta Restaurant Group Q3 sales down 16.4%

 



Senior LP & AP Jobs Market

Director, Asset Protection job posted for McLane Company in Temple, TX
The Asset Protection Director directs and administers security operations and initiatives to ensure safety and security at all McLane locations. They work closely with and support the local leadership to ensure the safety of McLane teammates, guests, and property.

McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for coonvenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and chain restaurants throughout the United States. McLane offers excellent career opportunities in its many Distribution Centers across the country.  taleo.net


Director of Security job posted for Gorgo Group in Orlando, FL
Director of Security plans, organizes and directs all functions required to provide security services to multiple properties. This position ensures the friendly, safe and secure protection everyone and company assets in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The Director of Security ensures the smooth and effective operation of the Security department and any other department as assigned. linkedin.com

Director of Asset Protectionn job posted by Curtis Food Recruiters in Boston, MA
Are you a dynamic Asset Protection leader who wants to be able to make key contributions and have your voice heard? Our client, a world-class grocery retailer is looking for someone to lead the asset protection team and create and drive change within the organization. They need a strategic decision-maker and partner to work cross-functionally in championing programs that positively impact profits and reduce shrink. This person will also create and lead the AP strategy and partner on large-scale ORC investigations. linkedin.com
 




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Leading With Cybersecurity
Prepare for the Unexpected: Costs to Consider in Security Budgets
Organizations that update business models to
include cybersecurity as part of a strategic planning process may be able to better withstand unexpected disruptions.

AdvertisementThe year 2020 catapulted cybersecurity from a technology problem to a business issue. Now, when organizations plan for digital transformation, leading with security is the norm. As it's now top of mind for business and technology leaders, cybersecurity should be a significant part of every budget - factoring in necessities such as tooling, consulting services, training, updates, new licensing, and even an insurance policy.

However, as budgeting traditionally occurs in
silos, security leaders are still concerned the committed spend will not be sufficient. A recent AT&T Cybersecurity poll showed that nearly one-third (28%) of cybersecurity professionals are concerned about the prioritization of security investments. darkreading.com

Legal Review of Two BEC Cases
Recent Cyber Fraud Convictions Stress Importance Of Ensuring Proper Corporate Accounting & Cyber Compliance Procedures
In 2019, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") estimated that business email compromises, often carried out via email scams that trick businesses into making wire payments, have caused an estimated $1.7 billion in losses for businesses that fell victim to these schemes, which amounts to the highest out-of-pocket losses incurred from any class of cybercrime.[1]

Two recent criminal convictions by New Jersey courts highlight the importance of businesses maintaining corporate accounting controls and cybersecurity training against email compromises. These convictions also re-emphasize the importance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (the "SEC") cybersecurity guidance issued in 2018, which should be followed when designing and maintaining proper cyber compliance controls.[1] jdsupra.com

 



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How to Maximize Security & Profitability with Key Control for Cannabis
Controlling keys in a way that supports profitability is usually unheard of. Locks and keys just keep things secure, and that's it. If this aligns with what you think locks and keys can do, you might want to think again at the end of this article. Here's eight tips to help you maximize security and profitability using better key control.

1. Use Restricted Keys
Restricted keys can't be copied. They can't be copied because the key blanks required to make copies are not available where keys would be copied (locksmiths, hardware stores, key copying kiosks, etc.). The best security plans include these keys because when they are returned by separating key holders, an extra key won't exist, eliminating a possible security breach. This is the most important component in key control.

2. Key Receipts
Maintain key holder compliance by requiring a signature for acknowledgement of each key issued. Key receipts document the key holder, the keys in custody and the agreement between the key holder and employer regarding procedures and expectations for key custody and lost keys. As an increased security measure, consider penalizing key holders in some way, for losing keys.

3. Use Rekeyable Locks
When keys can't be reclaimed from separating key holders, avoid risking employee safety and product security, which is threatened when you have to wait for a locksmith. Rekey locks yourself, immediately. This can be done with user-rekeyable cylinders that require no tools or hardware removal to rekey.

4. Keep a Backup Rekeying Kit
After conducting a rekey, make sure a new Rekeying Kit is ordered to keep on-site, in a secure location. A safe is the perfect place. This will make it easy to conduct the next rekey and distribute new keys without delay. Rekeying kits include everything needed to quickly re-secure a location (including which locks need a rekey and how to conduct a rekey) and give access to key holders.
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Proper Security More Important Than Ever for Cannabis Dispensaries
How Can Dispensaries Protect Themselves from Looters?
Following the death of George Floyd, looting took place across the country. Many targeting marijuana dispensaries, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. In most cases, rioters weren't just looting stores. They were completely ransacking and destroying property.

Marijuana dispensaries are a target for criminals
due to the amount of cash and desirable product they have on hand at any given time. Traditional banking services have yet to integrate with them, forcing the dispensary to deal in cash. In Oregon and California alone, looting took place at 43 dispensaries.

For any unprecedented damage in the future, dispensary owners should
notify their insurance provider immediately of property damage or business interruption and save all their bills and invoices. Seeking counsel on piecing together insurance claims or on increasing security measures will also offer protection. 

Dispensaries who do not have the
proper security in place risk losing their investment. Most dispensary owners were utterly blind-sighted. Even if they had been prepared, police were busy with the demonstrations at the time. Investing security into a dispensary and being clear on insurance coverage is critical. sapphirerisk.com

Cannabis Company Basics: Compliance is Key
It is not simply enough for companies to take the position that not openly violating law is sufficient to avoid enforcement actions. The BCC's Disciplinary Guidelines, for example, make very clear that the agency is empowered to take drastic actions against licensees who violate even minor and seemingly inconsequential rules. The point is that compliance means more than just not engaging in criminal or openly unlawful conduct.

Companies with good compliance programs need to consider every single rule applicable to them (and there are a lot of rules applicable to cannabis businesses) and figure out ways not to run afoul of those rules. These companies will
adopt proactive mindsets when it comes to compliance instead of acting first and changing things up if the agencies come knocking-because they eventually will. cannabisbusinessexecutive.com

Oakland, CA: 2 police officers, 2 security officers shot during marijuana business robberies
At least two police officers were injured and a person was shot by police during a robbery at a marijuana business in Oakland amid a
late-night crime spree that included robberies of several businesses by armed people traveling in a caravan and the shooting of three men who were driving in a car, authorities said Wednesday. The condition of the person shot has not been released. Police have not provided any more information about the person, including age or gender, the East Bay Times reported. The two officers sustained injuries that required hospitalization, but their conditions were not known. privateofficerbreakingnews.blogspot.com

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Cowboys Owner & 5-Time Pro Bowler Backed Counterfeit Tech Startup
Cowboys star Darren Woodson wants to shut down counterfeit merchandise game

His Dallas-based startup, Counterfind, uses technology to ferret out fakers.

Counterfind's technology can be applied to most online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and eBay and social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Its
software identifies listings using image recognition, advanced filtering and keywords. A partnership with Facebook allows the company to use an application programming interface, or API, to find the dark ads, which is what online advertisements that are only visible to the advertiser and the intended target audience are called.

After identifying the counterfeit goods, Counterfind uses an
automated notice and takedown system unique to each online marketplace. Gerson compared the process to whack a mole.

"Over time, the counterfeiters will stop taking advantage of the brands that are using Counterfind and move on to the others because they don't want their ad accounts constantly being taken down," Gerson said. "So, it's a slow start, but from there, the counterfeiters stop coming back for those specific brands."

Counterfind has nearly $2 million in funding from investors, including initial backers Green Park & Golf Ventures, Capital Factory and Court Westcott.
In 2018, it received growth capital from Blue Star Innovation Partners, a fund founded by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, his family and entrepreneur Rob Wechsler.

Counterfind's clients pay on a monthly basis depending on the number of brands and marketplaces covered.

"We apply to all different types of industries, anyone with a registered trademark could be a potential client of counterfeiting," Aronson said "I think that we have really made our mark in the sports, music and entertainment spaces, but we're not limited to that whatsoever."

Counterfind serves a variety of clients from the Dallas Cowboys to the U.S. Marine Corps to Universal Group-owned Bravado. Mat Vlasic, chief executive officer of Bravado, told Billboard that
Counterfind helped his company take down $10 million in counterfeit goods last year.

Counterfind is in the process of expanding its technology to Chinese marketplaces like AliExpress.

Woodson, who studied criminal justice during his undergraduate days at Arizona State University, said he has always been passionate about law enforcement and justice. dallasnews.com

North American Online Sales Up 39.3% in Q3
Amazon's revenue from U.S. consumers' web purchases amounted to 23.1% of U.S. online retail sales in the third quarter of 2020, down a tad from 23.6% in the second quarter, according to an exclusive Digital Commerce 360 analysis of Amazon's Q3 report and estimate of U.S. ecommerce sales for Q3.

The pandemic pushed many more consumers online, and they're not all going to Amazon. At least some are shopping on other large online retail sites, such as Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Kroger and Costco-
all top 20 retailers on track to grow online sales more than 80% this year, according to Digital Commerce 360 estimates." digitalcommerce360.com


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Coral Springs, FL: Authorities recover some PPE stolen from Coral Springs warehouse; 2 arrested
Some personal protective equipment that was ripped off in South Florida has been recovered. Surveillance video from Oct. 25 caught a cab hooking up to a trailer at a Coral Springs warehouse and taking off.
Officials said $1 million in gloves were inside the trailer, and they were meant for medical workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officers got back some of what was stolen, and 11 palettes were found at another warehouse in Medley. Two men accused of being behind the heist were arrested. Both have been charged with dealing in stolen property. wsvn.com

Johnson City, TN: Man arrested after allegedly stealing $65,000 worth of merchandise from American Eagle, Hollister
Johnson City Police arrested Justin Moody, 32, on Wednesday, November 4 and charged with two counts of theft of property over $10,000. JCPD reports they began investigating "numerous thefts dating back to February, 2020 from American Eagle and Hollister." The release says Moody works for a contracted company that picks up and delivers packages. JCPD reports Moody would open the packages and steal the contents and merchandise inside. According to the release, the stolen merchandise was estimated to amount to $30,000 from American Eagle and $35,000 from Hollister.
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North Lauderdale, FL: Broward County Deputies search for serial robber at Walmart
Deputies need help searching for a man accused of being a serial shoplifter with the help of another crook at a Walmart in North Lauderdale. The Broward Sheriff's Office said crooks have made it a habit to visit the same Walmart Supercenter.
Crooks have hit a Walmart near West McNab Road and Southwest 81st Avenue at least five times in the last month and a half. The first time was on Sept. 11. The man walked in, filled a cart, and left without paying. Less than two weeks later, he did it again. "He goes into the electronics department, to the household department, and takes anything from small light switches to large TVs to even a hoverboard and kid's ATV, puts it into a shopping cart and then exits out the back of the Walmart," said BSO spokesperson Miranda Grossman. wsvn.com

Navasota, TX: Tractor Supply thief arrested in Montgomery County
David Vaughn Lamoreau, 38, from Conroe was arrested in Montgomery County after stealing a cartload of merchandise from Tractor Supply in Navasota. Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt said officers responded to the theft report Monday, Oct. 19. Witnesses stated a male subject walked out of Tractor Supply with a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise. Employees and customers attempted to stop the subject, but witnesses said he sped off quickly nearly striking a customer.
navasotaexaminer.com

Cambridge, MA: Nashua woman wanted for fraud arrested after ordering $2K in merchandise at Apple Store using stolen credit card; also, active warrant in Wrentham, Mass., for identity fraud and attempt to commit a crime


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Shootings & Deaths

Waco, TX: Man shot and killed outside local Grocery store
Waco PD confirmed Wednesday evening there was a fatal shooting outside G's Food Mart in Waco. The victim was a 33 year-old male, police said, however, they withheld his name pending family notification. Sgt. Pete Mottley said they received a shots fired call around 6:55 p.m. Investigators were still conducting interviews on-scene later Wednesday night and provided no information about a potential suspect at the time. kwtx.com


Silver Springs, MD: D.C. man facing Attempted 2nd degree Murder charges after stabbing of Owner and customer at 7-Eleven
Wayne Riley of Washington D.C., has been charged with the attempted second-degree murder of the owner and a customer of a 7-eleven located in Silver Spring. On November 2, at approximately 8:17 pm detectives responded to the scene and began to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. They determined that just prior to the stabbing, the 7-Eleven store owner observed Riley attempting to open a door to a storage area where cigarettes were stored. The owner confronted Riley and recognized him as the same suspect who had stolen cigarettes from the storage room on October 24. That's when Riley who was holding a knife in his hands then began to stab the two victims. All were taken to local hospitals and are expected to be okay. Riley is being held without bond and is also being charged with theft.
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Omaha, NE: Double shooting outside C- Store leaves man & woman in serious condition

New Haven, CT: C-Store shot and wounded, shot came from outside the store

 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Cherokee County, OK: 2 Accused Of Stealing Donut Delivery Truck; Owners Donate Donuts Left Inside
Deputies said a delivery driver was dropping off donuts at a convenience store in Woodall when two people jumped in the car and took off. "This was just a crime of opportunity. They saw an opportunity and they took it," Sheriff Jason Chennault said. A couple is in jail in Cherokee County after stealing a car full of donuts in Woodall. It happened Tuesday morning just after 5 a.m. Deputies said a Daylight Donuts delivery driver was stopping by to drop off donuts when a man and woman jumped in her car and took off. With several dozen donuts still in the car at the scene of the arrest, they decided it was the perfect spot to deliver them. "We donated all our donuts that we would've delivered to our stores to all of the residents of the trailer park," said Bryant. "
They fed all the donuts to the kids in the neighborhood so there was something good that came out of it," said Sheriff Chennault. Both suspects were arrested for larceny of a vehicle. newson6.com

Clackamas County, OR: Armed man robs Ace Hardware, tries to make getaway while couch is strapped to the roof of car
Earlier this week, police in Clackamas County, Oregon arrested a man suspected of robbing an Ace Hardware Store at gunpoint and then fleeing the scene. Police were able to rather easily track down the perp, however, as chances are he was the only suspect the police were looking for that day who had a couch strapped to the top of his car.
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Hartford, CT: New York Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Counterfeit Check Bank Fraud Scheme
The co-conspirators attempted to steal more than $500,000 through this scheme, and were successful in defrauding at least 12 banks of approximately $319,000. Jannat has agreed that the loss attributable to her role in the scheme is $50,389.05. Judge Bryant will order restitution after additional court submissions.
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Hopkinsville, KY Cash Pawn America employee arrested after alleged theft of $500 of merchandise

Pike County, MS: Suspects wanted for string of Armed Robberies

Oakland, CA: Spree of Oakland violence tied to burglars targeting pot shops


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Auto Parts - Jackson, MS - Burglary
C-Store - Cheyenne, WY - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Edmonds, WA - Burglary
C-Store - San Antonio, TX - Robbery
C-Store - Lewiston, CA - Armed Robbery
C-Store- New Haven, CT- Armed Robbery
C-Store - Schroeppel, NY - Armed Robbery
Cellphone - Bethlehem, PA - Armed Robbery
Clothing - Missoula, MT - Burglary
Dollar General - Ulster County, NY - Robbery
Dollar General - Ocala, FL - Armed Robbery
Dollar General - Forney, TX - Robbery
Grocery - Parma, OH - Robbery
Hardware - Clackamas County, OR - Armed Robbery
Jewelry - Island Park, NY - Burglary
Liquor - Talleyville, DE - Burglary
Marijuana - Oakland, CA - Burglary
Restaurant - Erie, PA - Armed Robbery (Burger King)
Walmart - Clearfield, PA - Robbery
Walmart - Lompoc, CA - Armed Robbery

 

Daily Totals:
• 14 robberies
• 6 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed



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