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Security by the Book

Barnes & Noble's Loss Prevention chief reflects on retail security trends.

Adam Stone

May 3, 2019

Barnes & Noble's Loss Prevention chief reflects on retail security trends.

Big Picture Intelligence for Small Retail Businesses

Owners are leveraging the convenience of today’s video surveillance solutions to improve compliance and profitability

Douglas Wong

March 26, 2019

Smaller retail and franchisee owners are among the busiest people I know. When there’s a problem, it’s usually up to them to find a solution, whether that’s troubleshooting an IT issue or dealing with staffing challenges. Add to that the fact that many owners operate multiple locations and it’s easy to understand why they are typically cautious about adopting new technologies. If the tech isn’t easy to use, or can’t demonstrate immediate and measurable benefits, realistically it’s only going to add to the ‘to do’ list.

Surveillance’s Critical Role in Retail Security

February 6, 2019

In the retail industry, new features expand the use of video and help to mitigate crime.

Fraud Attempts Expected to Jump 14% During Holiday Season

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, merchants should expect a 14% increase in fraud attempts.

December 1, 2018

According to ACI Worldwide, merchants should expect a 14-percent increase in fraud attempts between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve 2018. The value of fraud attempts is expected to increase by 17 percent.

Organized Retail Crime Losses Reach All-Time High

November 19, 2018

Organized retail crime is continuing to grow, with nearly three-quarters of retailers surveyed reporting an increase in the past year, according to the 14^th annual ORC study by the National Retail Federation.

Jim Gaudet: A Mile Wide and Inches Deep

November 6, 2018

“I like that our company particularly, and this sector generally, is really customer-service oriented and a people industry,” says Jim Gaudet, Senior Loss Prevention Investigator for Associated Grocers of New England.

City of Detroit Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing $265,000

May 16, 2018

Masharn Franklin was in charge of garnishing money from the paychecks of city employees, and the government says she embezzled money by issuing checks in the names of her relatives.

The New Science of Criminal Apprehension and Prevention

May 4, 2018

According to FBI crime statistics released in September of 2017, crime increased in the U.S. for the second consecutive year – posting a 4.1-percent surge last year compared to previous figures.

Insider Threat: Why Physical Security Still Reigns

Cybersecurity gets much attention, yet physical security and investigations are still a key element in enterprise security, particularly with insider threats