Sean Foley is the Senior Vice President for Interface Security Systems, LLC. With Interface since 2012, Foley has worked with large, distributed enterprises, particularly in the retail, casual dining and quick service restaurant markets on implementing next generation security strategies. Foley is a leading subject matter expert in asset protection technologies and a resource to loss prevention teams for some of the most recognizable brands in the U.S. Foley has operated in legal and business development roles in the security technologies space since 2005. Foley received his B.A from the State University of New York at Potsdam where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and received his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

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Why security is more important now than ever

Sean Foley

June 23, 2020

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The Wall Street Journal recently stated that commercial burglaries have almost doubled in New York City since March 12 when a state of emergency was declared. Reason being, thieves are targeting nonessential businesses that have shuttered locations as a result of government directives or are robbing essential businesses that would likely have more cash on hand. Multiple retail organizations are also reporting an increase in shoplifting attempts and point of sale shrink since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. In times like these, as a rise in theft, burglaries and other disturbances are expected, security is more important than ever.

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