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NRF
PROTECT Announces first Keynote Speaker!
Survive,
Thrive and Cultivate Resilience with Evy Poumpouras
Strategies from a former U.S. Secret Service
Special Agent
Whether you find yourself in the middle of an active shooter attack, confronting
a difficult interview subject, or managing tense workplace dynamics, the need
for mental resiliency is imperative. Join former special agent and polygraph
examiner Evy Poumpouras as she shares her strategy with you this June at
NRF PROTECT 2022.
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Interface
"Ask Our Expert" video series
What Are Video Verified Alarms?
Sean Foley, SVP Enterprise Security, Interface Systems explains
the benefits of video verified alarms when compared to traditional alarm
monitoring. With video verification of alarm events, enterprises can
secure their locations more effectively and avoid paying false alarm
fines.
To learn more,
read this case study.
The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
City by City Gun Violence in 2021 Stats
A National View of America's Homicide Surge
Record-Breaking Homicide Numbers in a Dozen
Major Cities
'It's just crazy': 12 major cities hit all-time homicide records
"It's worse than a war zone around here
lately," police official said.
At least 12 major U.S. cities have broken
annual homicide
records in 2021. Of the dozen cities that have already surpassed the grim
milestones for killings, five topped records that were set or tied in 2020.
"It's terrible to every morning get up and have to go look at the numbers and
then look at the news and see the stories. It's just crazy. It's just crazy and
this needs to stop," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said after his city surpassed
its annual homicide record of 500, which stood since 1990.
Philadelphia, a city of roughly 1.5 million people, has had more
homicides this year (521 as of Dec. 6) than the nation's two largest cities,
New York (443 as of Dec. 5) and Los Angeles (352 as of Nov. 27).
That's an increase of 13% from 2020, a year that nearly broke the 1990 record.
Chicago, the nation's third-largest city, leads the nation with 739
homicides as of the end of November, up 3% from 2020, according to Chicago
Police Department crime data. Chicago's deadliest year remains 1970 when there
were 974 homicides.
Philadelphia's homicide record was broken in the same week that Columbus,
Indianapolis and Louisville eclipsed records for slayings.
Experts say there are a number of reasons possibly connected to the jump in
homicides, including strained law enforcement staffing, a
pronounced decline in arrests and continuing
hardships from the pandemic, but that there is no clear answer across the
board.
5 cities surpass records set in 2020
Other major cities that have surpassed yearly homicide records are St. Paul,
Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; Tucson, Arizona; Toledo, Ohio; Baton Rouge,
Louisiana; Austin, Texas; Rochester, New York; and Albuquerque, New Mexico,
which broke its record back in August.
Indianapolis, Columbus, Louisville, Toledo and Baton Rouge broke records
set in 2020, while St. Paul surpassed a record set in 1992.
Among the major cities on the brink of setting new homicide records are
Milwaukee, which has 178 homicides, 12 short of a record set in 2020; and
Minneapolis, which has 91 homicides, six shy of a record set in 1995.
According to the
FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report released in September, the nation saw a
30% increase in murder in 2020, the largest single-year jump since the
bureau began recording crime statistics 60 years ago.
abcnews.go.com
Previous Cities Covered:
New York City |
Philadelphia |
Seattle
13 Security Officer-Related Deaths So Far in
2022
Security Officers Fatally Shot or Physically Caused the Deaths of 13 People
In
just the first three weeks of 2022, private security officers have fatally
shot or physically caused the death of thirteen people. The majority of
these fatal interactions were in response to being shot at, stabbed, or as in
one incident, being intentionally hit by a vehicle.
In 2021, 84 security officers were murdered on duty. 91.6 of those died
by gunfire. Another 517 were shot and more than 4,000 other security officers
were assaulted. The dangers to security officers are real. The constant barrage
of attacks on law enforcement is even more frequently faced by private security
personnel.
Of the thirteen people who have died, nine were armed and either fired at the
security officer first or posed an imminent threat. Of the thirteen fatal
incidents, police have not charged any security officer, however, several
cases have been either sent to a grand jury or are under review by the district
attorney's office.
Security officers have also shown great restraint in several recent
confrontations. In Denver Colorado, a security officer at an apartment
complex facing an armed man who had been confronting another resident was able
to deescalate the situation and got the man to put his gun back into his
vehicle. In Houston, security officer Trelynn Robinson was on duty at the
Legends Poker Room when a man armed with a rifle demanded money. The man began
threatening staff and customers and Robinson jumped into action, disarming
the man even though he himself had been shot.
privateofficerbreakingnews.blogspot.com
Calif. governor said his new budget proposal
includes funds to expand the Organized Retail Theft Task Force
Calif. governor vows state help in cracking down on L.A. rail theft
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising statewide coordination as law
enforcement and prosecutors go after thieves who have been raiding cargo
containers aboard trains near downtown Los Angeles for months, leaving the
tracks blanketed with discarded boxes.
The governor on Thursday joined a cleanup crew from the state Department of
Transportation filling dozens of trash bags with crushed cardboard from
packages stolen on their way from retailers to people across the U.S.
The governor said his new budget proposal includes funds to expand the
Organized Retail Theft Task Force created last year when Los Angeles, San
Francisco and other cities saw organized groups of roving thieves carrying
out smash-and-grab robberies at retail stores.
“These folks are arrested as if they are individuals that are not going
connected to the whole, and we need to change that,” he said.
At least 280 arrests have been made in connection with the train thefts,
the governor said. But he didn't know over what period the arrests occurred or
where they are in the prosecution process.
A group of Republican U.S. Representatives on Thursday sent a letter to U.S.
Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for federal assistance in cracking down
on thefts that have disrupted the supply chain.
The California Highway Patrol said it was expanding its own retail theft task
force that will allow it to beef up patrols and better coordinate with police,
the sheriff's department and Union Pacific's security force. Union Pacific and
other railroad firms employ their own police forces accredited by the state to
protect its rail lines.
CHP Captain Charlie Sampson said the task force's expansion will allow for more
patrol officers and investigators.
“We’ve already assign the personnel for it, and the commander that’s going to
oversee it,” Sampson said. “And it’s going to be a full time effort.”
police1.com
After 'Public Furor' New Progressive Manhattan DA Walks Back Just a Little Bit
Retailers Will Be Happy: He'll at least Treat Armed
Robberies as Felonies-But loosen no-bail law
Alvin Bragg’s vow to prosecute a few criminals still isn’t remotely enough
Manhattan
DA Alvin Bragg on Thursday walked back some of his orders for
prosecutors to let dangerous criminals walk — while still sticking to his
overall belief that it’s wrong to send perps to jail or prison.
He claimed the public furor was the result of mass “misunderstanding” of his
“legalistic” memo that merely aimed to give Manhattan prosecutors “a
framework for how to approach cases in the best interest of safety and justice.”
Right.
At least he’s made a start with some fundamental concessions: He says his
office will prosecute every robbery with a gun as a felony — and “it will be
treated seriously.”
And he’ll still seek pretrial detention (jail, in other words) only in “very
serious cases” — meaning he’ll be even looser than the already-outrageous
no-bail law.
Bragg’s main priority, in short, is still not putting most perps behind bars.
He’s not trying to protect the public, but only his own job.
nypost.com
COVID Update
531.8M Vaccinations Given
US: 70.5M Cases - 883.9K Dead - 44M Recovered
Worldwide:
343.6M Cases - 5.5M Dead - 275.1M Recovered
Former Senior Loss Prevention Executive
Know of any fallen LP exec? Let's remember &
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Private Industry Security Guard Deaths: 343
Law
Enforcement Officer Deaths: 616
*Red indicates change in total deaths
End in Sight? Vaccines & Booster Are Working -
Contrary to the Anti-Vaxxers
Omicron variant could soon decline & the nightmare
over. But not after over
880k Americans and
32k Canadians lost their lives
Covid Hospitalizations Plateau in Some Parts of the U.S., While a Crisis Remains
in Others
Fewer people in the United States are being admitted to hospitals with
the coronavirus than a week ago, suggesting that the record-breaking surge in
hospitalizations driven by the Omicron variant could soon decline,
following recent case trends. But the country remains far from the end of the
Omicron wave, and in many areas it could be weeks before the strain on
hospitals subsides.
The number of people hospitalized with the virus nationwide and those sick
enough to require intensive care remain at or near record levels. In much of
the West, in parts of the Midwest and in more rural areas of the country,
where Omicron surges have hit later, cases and hospitalizations are still
growing significantly.
Indeed, most of the decrease in new hospital admissions has so far been in areas
that experienced Omicron outbreaks earliest. Hospitalizations in the Midwest
are also plateauing, but the region still has high numbers of people in
intensive care.
In Southern states, hospitalizations and I.C.U. rates were among the
lowest in the country just before Omicron, but they have sharply risen with
the latest wave.
The percentage of hospitalized patients requiring I.C.U. beds is still
significantly lower than that during previous waves, in part because Omicron
seems to be less severe overall than earlier variants. Vaccinated people, and
especially people who have received a booster shot, are much less likely to be
hospitalized or need intensive care.
nytimes.com
COVID-19 On the Run
States & Major Cities Declaring 'We've Peaked' or
'We're Plateauing'
Still 1,900 Americans Are Dying Each Day
Chicago & ILL. State Declares They've Formally
Passed Omicron Peak
Omicron surge appears to have peaked in Illinois, but officials urge continued
caution as hospitals remain stressed
Illinois appears to be past the peak of its largest COVID-19 surge so far as
cases and hospitalizations driven by the omicron variant are starting to
decline, but officials urged continued caution as the state’s health care system
remains under unprecedented strain.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called the latest trend “a welcome
change after precipitous increases over the prior seven weeks.”
“We have formally passed the omicron peak
here in the city of Chicago,” city public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady
said at a separate news conference. “
chicagotribune.com
New York Governor Says 'COVID Clouds Are Parting' as Cases, Positivity Rate Drop
NYC: COVID-19 cases in NYC show omicron infections may be plummeting
Tenn. Announces Virus has Flattened & is Even Declining in "Essentially All"
Metropolitan Areas
NJ Gov: "We've begun to turn corner"; Cases dropping fast as they did in South
Africa & U.K.
FL. OMICRON PEAK FLORIDA: Numbers Slowly Starting To Turn…
Colorado hits peak Omicron as COVID cases begin decline
CA: COVID-19 forecast predicts California just hit its peak of omicron cases
7 States Will Have Next COVID Surge
So where is COVID not declining, but is in fact rising fastest?
Read on to see all 7 states—and to ensure your health & the health of
others: Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Alaska, Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana
"Cause for Optimism" - Vaccines Protect Against Severe Illness Past 6 Months
(Hospitalizations & ICU Beds)
However, Gradual Decline in Ability to Prevent Infection After 1-2 Months
(Contracting COVID)
Effectiveness of Covid-19 Vaccines over a 9-Month Period in North Carolina
The study appears in the journal
New England Journal of Medicine.
9-Month
Study of approximately 10.6 million, entire population of North Carolina
residents.
All three vaccines maintained better effectiveness in preventing hospitalization
and death than in preventing infection over time, although the two mRNA vaccines
provided higher levels of protection than Ad26.COV2.S.
medicalnewstoday.com
nejm.org
The Great Protection Of Vaccines Against
Severe Illness
Is COVID retreating in the U.S.? Data paints encouraging scenario
New coronavirus cases are falling in parts of the United States hardest hit by
the fast-spreading Omicron variant, according to a Reuters analysis of public
health data, offering an early indication the virus might once again be on
retreat.
COVID-19 infections have decreased in 15 states plus Washington, D.C. and
Puerto Rico, an analysis of the past week through Wednesday compared with
the prior week showed.
In the Northeast, which saw some of the highest case loads during the
latest surge, infections are down 36% week-over-week.
The drop was more modest at the national level, with the seven-day
average of new COVID-19 cases falling 1% as of Wednesday, according to
the Reuters tally.
While falling case numbers in parts of the country that were first and hard-hit
by the variant offer tangible hope of turning a corner, infections are still
on the rise across swathes of the United States.
Cases are still climbing in the Midwest, which has the highest
week-over-week increase at 14%, followed by the South at 8% and Western states
at 7%, although the increase has slowed considerably in recent weeks.
Nationally, cases are averaging a still high 765,000 a day, down from a peak of
805,000 on Jan. 15. Deaths, which usually lag about three weeks behind cases,
are averaging 1,950 a day, up from 1,300 at the start of the month but well
below the 3,300 lives lost a day during the surge in January 2021.
However, the recent drop in cases in states like New York, New Jersey and
Rhode Island is not the only cause for optimism.
El-Sadr, the epidemiology professor, pointed to positive developments in the
current fight against the pandemic, including that Omicron has proven to be
milder compared to other strains of COVID-19, the great protection of
vaccines against severe illness and the potential for mRNA vaccines to be
adapted quickly to new variants.
yahoo.com
Employees Want Employers Proactively Engaged
in COVID Precautions
Omicron Triggers Return to Workplace Concerns for More than Half of U.S.
Workforce
56% of Workers Say Employers Should Require
Vaccine Boosters & Higher Ins. Rates for Unvaxxed
Fifty-two percent of working Americans say they have increased anxiety about
working in person due to the rise of the COVID-19 omicron variant, and 55
percent agree employers should reconsider back to workplace plans. New
research from
Eagle Hill Consulting also indicates more than half of U.S. workers (56
percent) support employer requirements for vaccine boosters, while 78 percent
say employers should encourage or require employees to be vaccinated for
in-person work.
The 2022 Eagle Hill Consulting COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace Survey
measures employee sentiment about vaccines, returning to the workplace, as well
as testing and safety protocols.
Our research indicates workers continue to want employers proactively
involved in health and safety protocols," Jezior explained. "From vaccine
and booster mandates to masking and social distancing requirements, most workers
continue to look to their employer to stay engaged in COVID-19 precautions.
When asked about employer COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, this national
poll finds:
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84 percent of workers concur that employers should
require or encourage social distancing.
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82 percent agree that employers should require or
encourage employees to wear masks.
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Regarding temperature checks, 72 percent say
employers should encourage or require temperature checks before entering the
workplace.
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When it comes to COVID-19 testing for employees, 60
percent support employers requiring or encouraging testing before entering the
workplace.
Conducted by Ipsos from January 5-7, 2022, this national survey includes 1001
employees across the U.S. This poll follows similar research conducted from
August 8-11, 2021, April 7-9, 2021, Feb 5-9, 2021, and December 4-8, 2020.
Here's another survey from Eagle Hill
What employees want: COVID‑19 delta variant impacts on return to office plans
Employees are increasingly supportive of punitive actions for unvaccinated
employees
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63% - Want employers to institute special
precautions for the UNVAXED
●
63% - Believe UNVAXED should NOT be given special
allowances to work from home
●
24% - Say UNVAXED should NOT
be able to Stay with their employer
●
41% - UNVAXED should pay higher health care rates
zdnet.com
eaglehillconsulting.com
Public Health Tied To & Fuels U.S. Economic Growth
Millions of American workers are calling out sick from their jobs
Nearly 9 million people missed work in late
December & early January as the omicron variant bit into the labor market
Between
Dec. 29 and Jan. 10, approximately 8.8 million workers reported not working
because they were sick with the coronavirus or caring for someone who was,
according to new data from the Census Bureau.
Those numbers are nearly triple the levels from the first two weeks of December,
before cases had started to peak around the country. They were also the
highest numbers since the agency started taking the survey in April 2020 —
well over last January’s peak of 6.6 million workers out.
Inflation, driven in part by supply chain issues and shortages overseas, is
wiping out wage gains made by many workers, as the cost of essential goods
such as food and gas continue to rise. And businesses in lower-wage fields have
complained for months that their operations have been hampered by a shortage of
available staff.
“Unfortunately, the biggest issue about omicron is it’s no longer just fear of
contagion and aversion to in-person activity, but it’s actually causing acute
labor shortages from the sheer number of people who are out sick,” said
Diane Swonk, economist at accounting firm Grant Thornton.
Cities have been pockmarked by closed signs on businesses big and small during
typical workdays in recent weeks. Walmart shut
nearly 60 stores in December for coronavirus cleaning and sanitizing.
Department store Macy’s
shortened store hours in January by two hours each day.
Joseph Brusuelas, economist at the firm RSM, said the absences were bad news for
the economy — a sign of just how significant the pandemic’s effects continue to
be, regardless of the political appetite for containing it.
Fewer workers means less productivity for businesses. And missed pay for
workers without sick pay means that some household budgets will be strained.
The absences are another reminder of how closely related the public health
picture is to the country’s economic growth.
washingtonpost.com
COVID-Driven Self-Checkout: 18% in '18 to 31%
in '20 - Up 72% - Almost
Double
COVID is rapidly accelerating the digital
transformation at speeds never seen before
More Pressure on Grocery Employees Now Than
Any Other Point of Pandemic
More out sick - more kids home - worker shortages -
higher demand - more online orders/deliveries
Empty grocery shelves in omicron spike are about worker shortages, not the
supply chain
Shoppers should expect to use self-checkout
lanes as 4th pandemic spike means waves of workers are suddenly out sick.
The omicron variant is taking a toll on grocery workers who can sense customers’
frustration as they try to keep shelves stocked and checkout lines moving.
Stores and warehouses are being hit by worker shortages, said Gary Huddleston,
grocery industry consultant to the Texas Retailers Association.
North Texas UFCW union “Members are dealing with omicron and a lot of anxiety,”
she said. “They are tired and overworked.” Local 1000 has hundreds of workers
out with COVID-19 on top of unfilled jobs, which brings the number of missing
workers into the thousands, Foley-Howard said.
In the past two weeks,
Walmart has temporarily closed three stores in Dallas, Fort Worth and
Richardson for professional cleaning after an increase in positive COVID-19
cases.
School closings combined with more people being asked to work from home again
means groceries are suddenly in higher demand.
People staying home more with kids.
dallasnews.com
Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: Accepting the virus
Face masks no longer mandatory in shops from next week
Prominent Retail Power House Jay
Schottenstein's - Family Talk Now Has David Facing 20 Years in Fed. Prison
Two Florida Men Indicted in Insider Trading Scheme of Retailers Stock
At Home Group, Inc., DSW, Rite Aid Corp., Aphria, among others
Defendants used nonpublic information for stock trading &
generated at least $4 million in profits
Kris
Bortnovsky, 40, of Surfside, Fla., and Ryan Shapiro, 44, of Bay Harbor Island,
Fla., were charged with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and
one count of securities fraud. Both defendants were previously charged by
criminal complaint on Dec. 6, 2021. A third defendant,
David Schottenstein, 38, also of Surfside, Fla., was charged
separately by an Information with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and has
agreed to plead guilty.
From at least August 2017 to at least May 2019, it is alleged that Bortnovsky
and Shapiro conspired to trade in the stocks of certain
publicly traded companies, including At Home Group, Inc., Aphria, Inc., DSW,
Inc. and Rite Aid Corp., among others, based on material nonpublic
information (MNPI) regarding the earnings results and merger-and-acquisition
activity of those companies. In many instances, Bortnovsky and Shapiro allegedly
obtained the information from Schottenstein, who was a
relative of one or more directors of these companies or of companies
involved in proposed acquisitions of them. In another instance, Bortnovsky
obtained the MNPI and shared it with Shapiro and Schottenstein.
The charge of securities fraud conspiracy provides for a sentence of up to 25
years in prison, five years supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or
twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. The charge of securities
fraud provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years
supervised release and a fine of $5 million.
justice.gov
Family Members Leaked Non-Public Info to David
Who Used it to Make $4M+
Member of Prominent Schottenstein Family to Plead Guilty in Insider-Trading Case
Illicit tips from boards of Designer Brands & Albertsons garnered at least
$4 million in trading profits for David Schottenstein and two friends,
prosecutors say
David
Schottenstein, a relative of retail executive Jay
Schottenstein, is scheduled to plead guilty early next month to
charges that he exploited his
ties to the family’s business empire to procure illegal stock tips that
generated at least $4 million in illicit trading profits for himself and two
friends, according to a court notice posted Friday.
David Schottenstein, who co-founded a sunglasses company with actor
Jamie Foxx, obtained material nonpublic
information about Designer Brands Inc. and Albertsons Cos. from his second
cousin, who serves on Designer Brands’ board of directors and is
Jay Schottenstein’s son, according to court
records and people familiar with the matternd the companies’ websites. Jay
Schottenstein is American Eagle’s chief executive officer, serves as executive
chairman of Designer Brands, which owns the Designer Shoe Warehouse chain, and
sits on Albertsons’ board of directors.
The Schottenstein family, based in Columbus, Ohio, has managed or founded
furniture and clothing companies including American Eagle Outfitters Inc.,
Designer Brands Inc., and Value City Furniture, according to securities
filings and the companies websites. Jay Schottenstein is American Eagle’s
chief executive officer, serves as executive chairman of Designer Brands, which
owns the Designer Shoe Warehouse chain, and sits on Albertsons’ board of
directors.
Joseph Schottenstein also knew about
grocery retailer Albertsons’ 2018 plan to merge with Rite Aid Corp.
because his father served on Albertsons’ board. The traders purchased shares of
Rite Aid, whose stock price rose after the deal became public in February 2018,
as well as other securities that would pay off if the merger became public,
according to the SEC.
David Schottenstein, 38 years old, was close friends with his second cousin. The
two men vacationed together and spoke several times by phone before David
Schottenstein bought 66,000 shares of Designer Brands in August 2017, days
before the company reported positive quarterly results that beat expectations,
sending the shares up 17%, according to the SEC.
wsj.com
Train Thefts Surge 160%
Union Pacific calls for 'strong deterrence' vs train robbers, won't go 'nuclear'
Piles of looted packages littering Los Angeles' tracks have become a testament
to brazen train robberies, but according to Union Pacific Corp., the problem
is under control. Thieves have been
breaking into cargo train containers and stealing countless dollars worth of
merchandise that belong to top retailers like Amazon, REI, Target,
among others.
The
shipments are part of the roughly 40% of goods that enter the U.S. via the
ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — the largest in the Western Hemisphere
— before being put on trains or trucks to be hauled to the rest of the nation.
“We've got our arms around it, but there's a lot of work that has to be done
here,” Lance Fritz, Union Pacific Chairman, President and CEO, told Yahoo
Finance Live on Thursday.
In a
searing letter released in December to L.A.'s District Attorney, the
company warned that it could divert routes away from the area to avoid the issue,
something Fritz insisted the company didn't want to do — at least not yet.
“That's a nuclear option and we would be very hesitant to pull that trigger,”
Fritz added.
Data from Union Pacific highlights that thefts targeting its trains are
up a staggering 160% over the past year in L.A.
County, with an average of 90 containers broken into every day over the last
three months. The company estimates that in the last year, those burglaries have
cost $5 million in damages, losses and claims.
The company has also brought in extra “special agents” that have helped
facilitate the arrest of more than 100 people in
just the last three months and they have partnered with local law
enforcement like the Los Angeles Police Department. UP is also testing
specialized fencing and trespass-detection systems to help tackle the issue at
large.
finance.yahoo.com
See more coverage of LA's train theft surge in Tuesday's Daily
Protesters Engaging in Unlawful Activity
King Soopers granted restraining order against workers’ union and picketers as
strike enters week two
The
seventh day of the ongoing employee strike between King Soopers and its workers
ended with a temporary restraining order.
Denver District Judge Marie Avery Moses partially granted the order against
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, which was Tuesday by Kroger, the
parent company of King Soopers.
The company claims picketers have intimidated shoppers, harassed temporary
employees, destroyed property and blocked store entrances, among other things.
King Soopers asked the court to stop the alleged actions and only allow up to
five demonstrators on private property at a time.
Moses granted the order but upped the maximum number of picketers to 10
people. Picketers must also stay 20 feet away from customers and
employees while chanting and shouting.
“Unfortunately, at several locations picketers are engaging in unlawful
activity including threatening, blocking and intimidating both associates and
customers who have chosen to cross the picket line,” said Jessica
Trowbridge, a spokesperson for King Soopers. “The safety of our associates,
customers, and communities will always come first and this temporary restraining
order is a reflection of that commitment.”
cpr.org
Starbucks Union Push
Continues
More Starbucks stores begin move to unionize — in the U.S. and Canada
The recent union victories at two Starbucks stores in Buffalo, N.Y., is
fueling other efforts. The National Labor Relations Board has ordered union
elections at three other Starbucks stores in the Buffalo area, with ballots to
be mailed to employees at the end of the month. The board has also scheduled
election to start this month at a Starbucks store in Mesa, Ariz.
Union fever has also hit Starbucks in the
Boston area, where four locations have moved to unionize. Efforts have
also started at select Starbucks locations in Baltimore, Memphis, Tenn., and
Richmond and North Chesterfield, Va.
In Canada, the United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed an application with the
Alberta Labour Relations Board on behalf of Starbucks employees at the Chinook
Centre in Calgary. The board will hear objections from Starbucks on Jan. 28,
2022, and is expected to authorize a vote of the workers shortly after. If the
vote is successful, the Chinook Centre location would become the second
unionized Starbucks in Canada. The USW represents Starbucks workers at a
drive-through location in Victoria, B.C.
chainstoreage.com
Are Your Stores Ready?
Dangerous winter storm, bitter cold rolls across winter-weary East
Sleet,
snow and bitter cold temperatures continued to sweep across a wide swath of
the South and East on Thursday as the weather-battered region prepared for
more travel chaos.
"The arrival of a cold and frigid arctic air mass will set the stage for a
winter-weather threat from south Texas to the Carolinas on Friday into Saturday,"
the National Weather Service said in an alert. "An extensive zone of frozen
precipitation of ice, sleet and snow is expected, which will result in dangerous
travel conditions."
Much of the region has been slammed by a series of snow and ice events in the
last three weeks, sometimes dumping more than a foot of snow in areas that often
don't see that much all year. Winter storm warnings and advisories remained
in effect for more than 25 million Americans, the vast majority in the
South.
yahoo.com
NRF 2022: Will Chinese shopping festivals migrate to the U.S.?
Conn's Home Plus plans 27 new stores over next two years
King Soopers 10-day Strike Ends With Tentative Agreement
Senior LP & AP Jobs
Market
Just a Cool Job! Had to Post It Today.
Vice President, Safety and Security job posted for SiriusXM in New York, NY
The
Vice President (VP) of Corporate and Event Safety and Security oversees all
safety and security programs and efforts across all SiriusXM locations, as well
as offsite event venues including physical, architecture, compliance, incident
response, disaster recovery and infrastructure. This position will provide
executive-level representation to ensure that security interests are championed
and prioritized in alignment with the needs of the business.
jobs.jobvite.com
Physical Security & Safety Senior Dir. job posted for Chipotle in Columbus, OH
As
the Senior Director, Physical Security, Asset Management & Safety you’ll be
responsible for ensuring that our restaurants, restaurant support centers (RSCs),
employees and assets are protected across all physical security fronts. The
ideal candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and
management of the organization’s physical security, riskstrategies and programs.
We are looking for a highly organized, dedicated, security-mindedleader with
experience supporting enterprise level physical security.
jobs.chipotle.com
Loss Prevention Director job posted for Snipes in Philadelphia, PA
This
position will oversee security operations and develop protection strategies for
our retail locations, including their property assets. In addition to analyzing
the financial performance of the location, they may also generate a theft
response policy and monitor employees.
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Director of Loss Prevention job posted for UNIS in Los Angeles, CA
Minimize
the financial losses of operations related to theft, vandalism. Investigate,
log, and resolve alleged and actual theft, violations of policy, and compliance
concerns and refers to proper management for disposition. Conduct interviews and
bring investigations to a successful conclusion.
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The Cost of AI Bias: Lower Revenue, Lost Customers
A new survey shows tech leadership's growing concern about AI bias, AI ethics,
as negative events impact revenue, customer losses, and more.
It’s not just about damage to a brand's reputation, either. Of those who have
experienced negative impacts of AI bias, the largest percentage, 62%, lost
revenue as a consequence. Another 61% lost customers.
A full 54% of technology leaders surveyed said they are very or extremely
concerned about AI bias, compared to 42% who expressed this level of concern in
2019. The 2021 online survey of 350 US and UK-based CIOs and other IT leaders
was conducted in June 2021. A similar online survey was conducted in June 2019.
The results indicate that more organizations are looking more closely at their
algorithms, the data sets that go into training them, and the explainability of
AI results -- just how did the algorithm arrive at that conclusion?
Indeed, in September 2021, Gartner
identified responsible AI -- including transparency, fairness, and
auditability of AI technologies -- as one of four trends driving near-term AI
innovation. Forrester Research analyst Brandon Purcell told InformationWeek that
the market for responsible AI solutions would double in 2022, giving
organizations more help with technology to help them ensure their AI meets
ethical requirements, is explainable, fair and privacy-compliant.
“It’s become a priority in any highly regarded industry,” Purcell says. There
are any number of companies working on solutions, too, from tech giants to
startups.
Top Concerns - Who Is Responsible? - What to Read Next
informationweek.com
The Internet Scam Capital Busts the
SilverTerrier Gang
Nigerian Police Arrest 11 Individuals in BEC Crackdown
More than 50,000 targets around the world
have been affected by the business email compromise scams, Interpol reports.
Police in Nigeria, with the help of Interpol, have arrested 11 individuals in
the country for their alleged involvement in business email compromise (BEC)
scams associated with more than 50,000 targets worldwide.
Six of those arrested were identified as members of SilverTerrier, a known
BEC gang that is thought to have harmed thousands of companies globally and
has successfully evaded prosecution for more than five years.
Busted while attempting to ransom money from 16
companies
A laptop belonging to one of the 11 alleged BEC operatives contained some
800,000 user names and credentials belonging to potential victim organizations.
Another arrested individual was found to have been monitoring conversations
between 16 companies and their customers, as well as attempting to divert money
to SilverTerrier accounts when transactions between them were about to be
made, Interpol said Wednesday.
darkreading.com
Moscow and White House Sharing Cyber
Intelligence
Already Seeing the Impact on the Dark Web
No More 'Get-Out-of-Jail' Free Card For Russian
Cybercriminals?
Russia's - U.S. Inspired ReVIL Ransomware Gang Arrests Ripple Effect
Russian Rasomware Gangs Are Running Scared
It's about time to shut these guys down globally &
Stop playing wack-a-mole.
After ransomware arrests, some dark web criminals are getting worried
Analysis of dark web chatter suggests that some ransomware affiliates worry
law enforcement might come for them next.
Cyber criminals are becoming anxious about being tracked down by law enforcement
agencies following the high-profile arrests of suspected members of one of the
most notorious ransomware groups.
On January 14, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced
it had detained members of the REvil ransomware gang operating from several
regions of the country and dismantled the group's operations.
Previous action by Europol resulted in the arrest of a suspected REvil
affiliate near the Polish and Ukranian border.
According to analysis of chatter on Dark Web forums
by cybersecurity researchers at Trustwave SpiderLabs, the recent arrests,
particularly those by Russia, appear to have scared cyber criminals, some of
whom appear to be worried that they might be next.
There's a consensus among cybersecurity experts that
many of the major ransomware operations work out of Russia, with the
authorities willing to turn a blind eye towards attacks targeting the West. But
following arrests throughout the region, some cyber criminals are wondering if
the risk is worth it.
"This is a big change. I have no desire to go to jail," wrote one forum
member.
"In fact, one thing is clear, those who expect that the state would protect them
will be greatly disappointed," said another.
There's even concern that administrators of the dark web communities –
who would have details about their users – could be coerced into working for
law enforcement following arrest.
However, while some users are anxious following the arrests, some are less
sympathetic, blaming a string of
high-profile attacks against major targets in the United States for the
unwelcome attention.
Such is the paranoia among some forum members and ransomware affiliates that
they suggest moving operations to a different jurisdiction, although this
is unlikely to be a realistic option for many.
"Those that are seasoned in cybercrime understand that by moving outside of
Russia, they'll be taking on an even greater risk of being arrested by
international law enforcement agencies.
"Some cyber criminals may feel like REvil spoiled the ability to earn a
living by attracting too much law enforcement attention and political powers.
This kind of activity may have triggered a lack of sympathy by forum members,"
said Mador.
zdnet.com
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posted Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
World Politics & Cybersecurity - Russia Currying Favor From the West?
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Online Shopping Boom Leads to Return Surge
All that online holiday shopping led to record product returns, and that's a
problem
Record
online shopping this holiday season has fueled another record for e-commerce
companies: returned goods.
Prompted
by a clogged supply chain,
millions of shoppers began browsing Amazon, Walmart and other online
retailers even before Black Friday, when holiday discounts traditionally start.
Cooped up at home because of the pandemic, people didn't stop clicking.
Online sales
reached $205 billion in the US, according to Adobe, a new holiday season
high.
Online shopping has turbocharged the process because consumers often plan to
return some of the goods they buy. That's especially true of clothing, which
shoppers buy in multiple sizes to try on as they might in a dressing room. The
mindset contributes to an estimated return rate for online purchases that's as
much as five times higher than for brick-and-mortar purchases, according to
Optoro, a company that manages returns for online retailers. Holiday returns
this year are projected to hit $120 billion, Optoro says.
UPS expects to handle more than 60 million holiday returns this season.
In a survey, more than one in four people told the carrier they planned to make
a return over the holidays. One in five said they'd already done so before
Christmas.
Retail giant Walmart, bespoke women's suit maker Koviem and other companies that
want to reduce waste have invested in online tools designed to help you find the
right size without trying clothes on. Additionally, some companies track
customers who make a great deal of returns, potentially
banning them from returning purchases if they cross a certain threshold.
Finally, some companies have even found it's easier to
let you keep the item along with your refund in order to save on resources.
The bottom line is that even though allowing returns can increase customer
loyalty, companies don't want returns to eat up too much of their holiday
revenues, said Audrey Guskey, a marketing professor who teaches consumer
behavior at Duquesne University.
cnet.com
Walmart E-Commerce Efforts
Walmart taps Tom Ward to head U.S. e-commerce division as Casey Carl departs
Walmart has tapped Tom Ward to lead its e-commerce division after the departure
of Casey Carl, according to a company memo sent Thursday.
The company said Carl will leave at the end of February. It did not share a
reason for the departure or Carl’s future plans. The executive shuffle was first
reported by
The Wall Street Journal.
Walmart is under pressure to grow online sales and turn the division into a
profitable business. The big-box retailer’s online sales have jumped during
the pandemic, but it’s looking to find ways to keep that momentum going — such
as expanding its third-party marketplace.
cnbc.com
Sports E-Commerce Company Fanatics Relocating to 75K Sq. Ft Office
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Update: Orange County, CA: Man and Woman Plead Guilty in $1.9M Orange County
Theft Ring
A man and woman pleaded guilty Thursday for their part in an organized retail
crime ring in Orange County. Investigators from TJX Companies Inc., who work for
TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores told California Highway Patrol
investigators about a team suspected of repeatedly stealing from stores
throughout Southern California. The suspects were caught under surveillance
stealing from multiple stores and bringing the loot to a mobile home in Midway
City, according to the CHP. After serving a search warrant investigators found
stolen goods packed in the home up to the ceiling, the CHP said. Investigators
also found stolen goods at four self-storage units and needed multiple trucks to
haul it away, the CHP reported. Authorities also recovered $65 in cash. The
CHP reported that 43 separate retailers were victimized and $1.9 million in
goods were recovered.
Jaime Delarosa Sanchez, 55, and Yolanda Delarosa, 48, who have been in custody
since Aug. 31, pleaded guilty to organized retail theft of two or more thefts
exceeding $950 and receiving stolen property, both felonies, and admitted a
sentencing enhancement for aggravated white collar crime exceeding $500,000.
Delarosa Sanchez was sentenced to 286 days in jail and Delarosa was sentenced to
364 days in jail. Both were placed on two years of formal probation.
mynewsla.com
Los Angeles, CA: Woman accused in $75,000 Bath & Body Works shoplifting spree
A
Southern California woman was arrested after being accused of helping to steal
more than $75,000 of merchandise from various Bath & Body Works stores in the
area. The 31-year-old woman is accused of participating in a series of thefts
from stores in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, according to a news
release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. She was identified as
one of multiple suspects who may have been involved, and the products stolen
included candles, fragrances, and other cosmetics, the release said. Upon
searching her Los Angeles home, police found over $6,100 in clothing and
personal care products they believe had been stolen from Bath & Body Works,
Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, Carter’s, The Children’s Place, Claire’s and H&M,
the release said. She has been arrested at least eight times for similar crimes
in the past, police said.
mercedsunstar.com
Honolulu, HI: City Prosecutor to take aim at serial thieves, charging them with
more serious crimes
Honolulu’s Prosecutor wants to crack down on serial thieves by charging them
with more serious crimes. Retailers said serial property thieves take millions
from their businesses, often avoiding serious punishment. But, reform advocates
warn that stiffer penalties won’t reduce the crimes. Earlier this month,
Honolulu prosecutors charged Lawrence Smalls for stealing alcohol from the
Cheesecake Factory in Waikiki. Normally, it’s a petty misdemeanor. But because
of the 36-year-old’s lengthy theft record, he is facing felony charges under the
state’s Habitual Property Crime law.
“We have people like Mr. Smalls who in the last 15 years has 161 convictions
— mostly for theft, sometimes for harassment and open lewdness, a lot of it
for alcohol,” said Honolulu Prosecutor Steven Alm. “To actually get 161
convictions, I don’t think he’s scared of the criminal justice system.” Smalls
pleaded not guilty in Circuit Court on Thursday and is being held at the Oahu
Community Correctional Center. But instead of the 30-day maximum for a petty
misdemeanor, he faces up to 5 years in prison if convicted. His bail was also
set at $20,000. “He is not getting out,” said Alm.
Retailers — who are working the Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police to
identify repeat offenders — welcome the tougher stance on property crimes. They
say they have become frustrated with a system which allows serial thieves to
avoid serious punishment. “When these shoplifters get prosecuted and finally go
to court, what we’re finding is a lot of judges are saying, ‘Slap on the wrist,
bad person don’t do it again,’ and they let them out,” said Tina Yamaki,
president of Retail Merchants of Hawaii. “You got to understand that the
shoplifters that we have are not the ones who are shoplifting spam and rice to
feed their family. They’re career criminals. It’s part of organized retail
crime.”
hawaiinewsnow.com
Washington, DC: New surveillance video shows suspects ransack Moncler store
D.C.
police are searching for suspects who ransacked the Moncler store at
CityCenterDC on Wednesday night. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police
Department's Second District are asking the public to help identify three people
and a vehicle in reference to the theft and simple assault offense that occurred
inside the boutique. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, at
approximately 6:16 p.m. officers responded to the 900 block of Palmer Aly NW
after receiving a call regarding multiple individuals entering an establishment
and unlawfully taking property. Once inside, the suspects took property and
assaulted employees. The suspects then fled the scene in a white Lexus bearing a
Maryland tag of 8EK7229.
fox5dc.com
Nanuet, NY: 3 men stole about $4,000 worth of merchandise from Apple store
Clarkstown
police say thousands worth of merchandise was taken in an Apple store robbery at
The Shops at Nanuet. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 5.
According to police, three men took about $3,900 worth of merchandise, including
AirPods, Trackpads and iPad pencils. Witnesses say the three suspects were
wearing COVID-19 safety masks.
hudsonvalley.news12.com
Galesburg, IL: 3 Men Wanted for Theft after stealing from Multiple Target Stores
Galesburg Police on Sunday, January 16th responded to Target for some ongoing
theft complaints. Officers met with store management who said three different
individuals on two different occasions took items from the store without paying.
The first incident was on December 26th and the second was on January 14th. On
the 14th, the males took two Fitbits and a Dyson animal vacuum. The males were
seen leaving in a gray minivan. According to Target, the three males were the
same three seen stealing from Target stores in Peoria, Davenport, Springfield,
and other stores in the area. Employees at another Target were able to get the
license plate number off the minivan and GPD was able to identify one of the
individuals as a 31-year old male from Washington, Illinois with prior
convictions for possession of stolen property on his record. The report was sent
on to the State’s Attorney for a warrant for his arrest for retail theft with a
prior conviction.
wgil.com
Glen Ullin, ND: 1 arrested, 1 wanted in $160,000 Pharmacy burglary
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Shootings & Deaths
San Mateo, CA: 4 Teens Arrested in Shooting at Hillsdale Mall Parking Lot
San
Mateo Police arrested four teenagers in connection to a shooting that occurred
at a Hillsdale Mall parking lot Wednesday evening, officials said Thursday.
According to police, the four suspects are all 16-year-olds and live in San
Mateo. Police arrived at the mall Wednesday at around 5:30 p.m. after getting
multiple calls of a person being shot. Officers found a 20-year-old man with a
gunshot wound in front of the Macy's store. He is expected to survive. Police
said they used surveillance footage from the mall and witnesses to track down
the suspects. The teenagers were booked into the Hillcrest Juvenile Hall on
various charges, police said. There's no word yet on a motive.
nbcbayarea.com
Fairview Heights, IL: 2 arrested after person shot at St. Clair Square Mall
One
person was taken to the hospital after being shot in St. Clair Square Mall
Thursday, police said. According to the Fairview Heights Police Department, two
men were taken into custody following the incident. The person who was shot was
later airlifted to a St. Louis trauma center and listed in stable condition.
Police said two handguns were found related to the shooting. It is believed that
the shooter and the victim know each other, police said. Employees of the mall
told News 4 they received a phone alert to go on lockdown until the police
situation was resolved. No other information was provided in the alert.
kmov.com
St Louis County, MO: McDonald's worker shot by customer following argument in
North County
A McDonald's employee was hospitalized after being shot by a customer in north
St. Louis County Wednesday afternoon. According to police, a woman pulled into
the McDonald's drive-thru just before 1 p.m. in the 1700 block of South
Florissant in Cool Valley. While in the lane, she got into an argument with one
of the workers. Shortly after, the suspect pulled back into the parking lot and
spotted the female worker who was on a break. Officials said the customer then
pulled out her gun and shot the employee, striking her in the chest. The victim
was taken to the hospital. No additional information has been released.
kmov.com
Robberies,
Incidents & Thefts
Snohomish County, WA: The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an
armed robbery at a Lynnwood marijuana shop
Surveillance
video shows four men in masks, brandishing guns, rushed into Green Lady
Marijuana store, Wednesday night, as workers were preparing to close, according
to Monique Conrad, an assistant manager. “It was really, really scary,” she
said, “We pretty much just all knew to cooperate and try to stay as calm as we
could and that we would hopefully stay alive.” The suspects forced the workers
to the ground, and then into an office, where they threatened to shoot them, the
Sheriff’s Office said. Conrad said the men tried to get her to open a safe, but
she did not have access. “People know there's a large volume of cash here and
that's what gets us hit,” Conrad said. She said the suspects were able to get
some money and eventually fled with about $6,000 and about $2,000 worth of
products. Conrad said Green Lady and other dispensaries are banding together and
sharing updates to prepare for intruders in any way they can.
king5.com
Moline, IL: Police investigating 2 Armed Robberies at same Beauty Supply store
The Moline Police Department is investigating two armed robberies at the same
business. Around 8:15 p.m. Dec. 10, Moline police responded to an armed robbery
at Faabu Beauty Supply. Police said two males forced their way into the business
and people inside the store were held at gunpoint for several minutes while the
suspects took cash and put it into plastic shopping bags. The men left out the
back door and fled in a dark-colored Ford sedan. Around 8:15 p.m. Jan. 17, the
store was robbed again by four male suspects wearing masks and gloves. One of
the offenders struck a victim with a handgun and pointed it at them, according
to police. The suspects took cash from the business and left in a silver
vehicle, possibly a 2006-2013 Chevrolet Impala or Malibu.
kwqc.com
St Paul, MN: 2 teens suspected in 20 Robberies arrested after police chase
Two teenagers from St. Paul suspected of at least 20 robberies in the Twin
Cities metro have been arrested after a police chase Tuesday evening. The two
suspects, an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, were arrested in St. Paul
after fleeing law enforcement on Jan. 18 in a stolen Audi, the St. Louis Park
Police Department said in a news release Wednesday. The chase spanned numerous
cities and lasted about 45 minutes. The SLPPD worked with 12 other law
enforcement agencies to identify the suspects and tied them to 23 other
incidents across the Twin Cities, They include: First-degree aggravated robbery
in St. Louis Park, Second-degree aggravated robbery in six cities: St. Louis
Park, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Richfield, Brooklyn Center and Woodbury, 13
incidents of simple robbery in six places: six in St. Louis Park, two in
Columbia Heights, as well as incidents in Plymouth, Roseville, Edina and Ramsey
County, Attempted simple robbery in Eagan, Motor vehicle theft in St. Louis
Park, Fleeing police in a motor vehicle in Ramsey County.
bringmethenews.com
San Francisco, CA: Armed Pharmacy Robbery Results In More Than Seven Year
Sentence For Vallejo Perpetrator
Lembrent Rubin was sentenced today in United States District Court to 89 months
in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbery of a pharmacy and to
brandishing a firearm during the robbery. In a memorandum filed for the
sentencing hearing, the government described the crime of Sunday, October 14,
2018. That morning, a pharmacist showed up for work at his pharmacy located in a
large grocery store in San Francisco. Rubin was seated alone in the pharmacy’s
waiting room. As the pharmacist opened the pharmacy door with his key, the
pharmacist turned his back on Rubin. When the pharmacist turned the key, Rubin
forced his way into the pharmacy, pushing the pharmacist until they were both
inside and behind the main counter. Rubin fled the pharmacy and the grocery
store, taking with him several hundred tablets of oxycodone and generic Vicodin,
Adderall, and Ritalin.
justice.gov
UK: Gang ran staggering £3million International 'chop shop' plot shipping Range
Rovers, Mercedes and Porches often stolen in terrifying robberies to Dubai
More than 95 cars worth at least £3 million were stolen across Greater
Manchester, and from as far away as London. The Oldham based gang behind the
staggering plot, who called themselves 'The Company', are thought to have links
to organized crime in the Middle East. While praising the work of investigating
officers, a judge demanded that the case be investigated by GMP Chief Constable
after claiming some of the gang were allowed to commit crime 'with impunity'
after being released under investigation. A total of 11 shipping containers were
shipped to the Middle East during a 12 month period.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty to the Armed Robberies of Two Gas Stations and a
Hotel
Cargo Theft
Rise in cargo theft types driven by conditions at US ports
Third quarter cargo theft data in the US shows storage facilities targeted in
45% of reported cases; up from 20% of recorded cases in the same quarter in 2020.
Fall in hijacking and robbery of vehicles from 67% to just 25% this year
coincidental with rise in theft of cargo units in unsecured storage areas.
Congestion throughout the supply chain but particularly in and around ports
is a significant contributory factor to this diversification of theft types.
Freight insurance specialists, TT Club and the supply chain services and
solutions team at BSI, the business improvement and standards company have
highlighted the increased risk of theft from storage facilities seen over the
past few months in the United States. The changes in theft patterns from the
same quarter last year highlight a trend away from ‘on the move’ targets to
those locations where cargo is temporarily stored and delivered. As the
diagrammatic comparisons below show, the largest rise in the methods and
locations for cargo theft was from facilities: the percentage of the total
increasing to 25% in the third quarter this year in contrast with just 7% in
2020. At the other extreme theft of vehicles fell from a dominant 47% in 2020 to
a surprisingly low 15%; in addition, hijackings halved from 20% to 10%.
In commenting on some of the more contrasting figures,
Mike Yarwood, TT Club’s Managing Director, Loss Prevention said: “The
is little doubt that the problems of supply chain disruption that are currently
bedevilling the US freight transport system, particularly that of container
congestion at ports and inland hubs, is creating increased opportunities for
thieves. The static nature of cargo in these circumstances, often stored in
temporary and less secure facilities, leads to criminal ingenuity adapting the
modus operandi of theft in a typically resourceful way.”
tradearabia.com
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Apple – Nanuet, NY –
Robbery
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Auto Parts – Tupelo,
MS – Burglary
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Bakery – Newark, NJ –
Burglary
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Beauty – Moline, IL –
Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Kershaw
County, SC - Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Toms River,
NJ – Robbery
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C-Store – Lafayette,
LA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – McDonald
County, MO – Burglary
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C-Store – Dauphin
County, PA – Armed Robbery
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C-Store – Honolulu, HI
– Robbery
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Clothing – Washington,
DC – Robbery
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Dollar General –
Lehigh Acres, FL – Armed Robbery
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Jewelry – Albuquerque, NM – Robbery
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Jewelry – Aurora, CO - Robbery
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Jewelry – Plantation, FL – Robbery
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Jewelry – El Paso, TX – Robbery
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Liquor – Fresno, CA –
Armed Robbery
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Marijuana – Lynnwood,
WA – Armed Robbery
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Pharmacy – Glen Ullin,
ND – Burglary
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Pharmacy – Bullhead
City, AZ - Armed Robbery
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Restaurant –
Charleston, SC – Armed Robbery (Dominos)
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Restaurant – El
Dorado, CA – Burglary
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Restaurant – Fairhope,
AL – Burglary
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Restaurant – Davie, FL
– Burglary
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Restaurant – Newark,
NJ – Burglary
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Walgreens – Portland,
ME – Robbery
Daily Totals:
• 18 robberies
• 8 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed |
Weekly Totals:
• 94 robberies
• 25 burglaries
• 3 shootings
• 2 killed |
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RH is seeking a Corporate Safety & Security Leader. The role will lead a team of
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Leader acts as the key point of contact for safety and security incidents
including identifying, investigating, mitigating, and managing risks...
Legends
Regional Loss Prevention and Safety Specialist
New York, NY
- posted November 29
You will act as a coach, trainer, mentor, and enforcer to support the risk
management program at Legends. Responsibilities can include, but are not limited
to: Identify, develop, and implement improved loss prevention and safety
measurements with risk management team; Conduct internal audits that have a
focus on loss prevention, personal safety, and food safety, and help the team to
effectively execute against company standards and requirements...
Safety Director (Retail Background Preferred)
Jacksonville, FL
- posted November 3
This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing
purpose-directed occupational safety and health programs designed to minimize
the frequency and severity of customer and associate accidents, while complying
with applicable regulatory requirements. This leader is the subject matter
expert on all safety matters...
Director, Loss Prevention & Safety
Goleta, CA
- posted September 24
The Director of Loss Prevention & Environmental, Health and Safety plans,
organizes, implements, and directs HERBL’s programs, procedures, and practices
to ensure the safety and security of company employees and property...
Corporate Risk Manager
Fort Myers, Miami, Tampa FL
- posted October 5
Summary of Role and Responsibilities: A proactive approach to preventing
losses/injuries, whether to our employees, third parties, or customer's
valuables. They include but are not limited to cash in transit, auto losses, or
injuries...
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September 13 |
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Dir. AP |
Burlington |
New York, NY |
December 22 |
Physical Security & Safety Senior Dir. |
Chipotle |
Columbus, OH |
January 21 |
LP Director |
The Company, Retail Gas Stations |
Upland, CA |
August 9 |
Dir. Security Risk Mgmt & Governance |
Dell |
Austin, TX |
November 15 |
Dir. GME Field LP |
GameStop |
Los Angeles, CA |
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Dir. Assets LP |
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Decatur, GA |
November 22 |
Dir. AP |
Goodwill of Greater New York |
Brooklyn, NY |
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Goodwill of SE Louisiana |
New Orleans, LA |
April 2 |
Dir. Security & Compliance |
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Dir. LP |
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Chatsworth, CA |
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Dir. Security Operations |
Neiman Marcus Group |
Dallas, TX |
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Dir. of Safety |
Ocean State Job Lot |
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June 1 |
Executive Dir. AP |
Panda Restaurant Group |
Rosemead, CA |
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AP Dir., Global Supply Chain & Logistics |
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UNIS |
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January 21 |
Dir. Security (Strategic) |
Walmart |
Bentonville, AR |
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Corporate/Senior Manager |
Sr. Supply Chain AP Mgr |
Advance Auto Parts |
Phoenix, AZ |
November 4 |
Mgr Physical Security |
Lowe's |
Mooresville, NC |
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Retail Risk & Compliance Mgr |
Now Optics |
Palm Springs, FL |
December 13 |
Safety & AP Manager |
Star Furniture |
Houston, TX |
January 10 |
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The retail environment changes every day and staying in tune with the ebb and
flow of it is critical, especially if you want to reach the top of your field.
There's much to say about job security and staying with one company most of your
career. But if you truly want to reach the top, you've got to be willing to
sacrifice, move, and take a risk. And as you can see from the list above retail
is a volatile space, but if you keep your eyes open, listen to what's going on
around you, take advantage of certain situations, and time it right you'll be
able to navigate your way.
Just a Thought, Gus
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