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Can the answer to how to protect shopping malls from violent crime be found in your sock drawer? Perhaps the very thing retailers are looking for will now be in the last place they look…   The process is well practiced.   You fit alarms. If they don’t deter criminals then you link them to the police. When that doesn’t work, you target harden and if that doesn’t work… well that’s where we are. And yet here would seem to be yet another example of a situation where the deterrent that should have been tried first will ultimately end up being tried last.   Fog cannons have an enviable reputation for succeeding where other deterrents have failed. And they are completely stand alone units not requiring other technology to be effective.   Some retailers have found that fog cannons should have been the first thing they used to deter crime, not the last. #smashandgrab #robberies #cantseeitcantstealit #retailsecurity https://lnkd.in/eZGnjuGh

Question: Why have #laws if they are not #enforced? Retail theft is NOT a #VictimlessCrime. With retail theft gangs now included children, we have a second or third generation being carefully instructed in criminal behavior. Question: How long can any #society last if they do not enforce their laws? Historically the answer is not long, speaking in months and years. Since the crime wave IS spreading from Retail Theft to Home Invasion and other more serious crimes, what happens when your home or non-retail business becomes a greater victim? Victims of Retail Theft: - Employees of the retail location. - Owners - Manfacturers - Banks - Insurance companies - Communities - Children - Stake an Share Holders Consider something critical, many of those mentioned might have multiple hits such as an Employee-Owner, and all will have a role in the community. https://lnkd.in/gESHjuXu

A new sheriff's in town—or at least in T.J. Maxx. In order to "crackdown on theft," body cams will be worn by employees of select HomeGoods, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx. They're also intended to "prevent escalated incidents from occurring." Apparently, not every store employee will wear one—just loss prevention associates who are "trained to use the cameras." As someone who finds locked-up merchandise to be super annoying and receipt-checking akin to treating all customers like criminals, I find the policy to be distasteful. But, then again, I'm not a shoplifter, nor am I the retailer dealing with theft. What are your thoughts? Would you feel more or less comfortable in a body cam store? #retail #shoplifting #shrinkage #trends2024 #TJMaxx

Retail theft is a major issue in Southern California, particularly in Los Angeles, which holds the top rank. Store owners have taken steps to secure their premises, but thieves are now using extreme measures. Using stolen vehicles like trucks or U-Haul vans, they ram into storefronts, causing massive destruction even if they don't gain entry. Imagine a liquor store where the impact triggers an indoor earthquake, shattering countless bottles. It's time for District Attorney George Gascón to take decisive action against these criminals. Repost this if it alerted you to the severity of retail theft in Southern California. #RetailTheft #SouthernCalifornia #CrimePrevention #SmashAndGrab #StoreSecurity #GeorgeGascón

In the past five years, there has been a staggering 60% increase in organized retail theft nationwide, resulting in losses totaling tens of billions of dollars. Reports from authorities and retailers indicate that these thieves often carry firearms, knives, and tools stolen from store shelves, posing significant risks at the store level. Retailers need proactive strategies to protect themselves from organized retail crime. Connect with the Blue Star Security team today to discuss a tailored security plan for your retail location. Learn more about our retail security services at https://lnkd.in/gqDenfFr . . . #BlueStarSecurity #RetailSecurity #ArmedSecurity #OffDutyPolice #SecurityServices #RetailSecurityServices #OrganizedRetailCrime

To catch retail thieves, this unlikely duo treats them like the mob; how a shoplifting crime wave is forcing the retreat of self-checkout; a suspected retail theft crew is busted after running from police in California; and more LP news you may have missed this week: #LP #lossprevention #assetprotection #retailnews #retailcrime #shoplifting #ORC

While festive displays and bustling aisles might be the first things that come to mind when you think of retail stores, security guards play a crucial role behind the scenes. They act as a powerful deterrent against theft, vandalism, and other criminal activity, ensuring a safe environment for both customers and employees. Investing in security guards is an investment in your retail business. Their presence contributes to a safer environment, reduces losses from theft, and fosters a more positive shopping experience for everyone. Get a quote today! Learn more at hpg.global #HawqueProtectionGroup #RetailSecurity #SecurityGuards #CrimePrevention #LossPrevention #SafeShopping

Some interesting data about police attendance for violent shoplifters. Sadly the data is only based on reported crime. Retail theft is still massively under reported. Retailers no longer report thefts and often fail to report offences where threats or violence is used towards them. The data is wrong and misleading. A day on the ‘Beat’ with any of our teams of Bobbies or detectives would highlight the true scale of the problem. We would invite any senior officer, PCC or politician to spend a day with our teams to understand what is happening at the ‘coal face’. #creatingsafercommunities #eliminatingthefearofcrime #brokenwindows