At the Associated Grocers of New England, perimeter security is top of mind. With a nearly half-million square foot distribution center covering more than 70 acres, there’s a lot that can go wrong. “In addition to theft, we’re trying to prepare for many different threats,” says Jim Gaudet, CPP, Loss Prevention Assistant Manager.

“Some years back, we saw a big PETA demonstration against an egg farm up in Maine. It makes you think: What happens if they decide to show up here? Because we’re carrying those eggs in the warehouse,” he says.