Retail Security
Preventing Retail Theft: Strategies for Loss Prevention
Written by: James Hart Shoplifting is one of the most persistent threats to retail businesses — and one of the toughest to solve. Fortunately, you can substantially lower your company’s risks with two basic strategies: consistent training and more effective store design. “Shoplifting has always been a problem,” said Josh Noland, vice president at Chesley…
Read MoreMail Room Theft and Fraud: Securing Your Business’s Mail Handling Processes
Your office building’s mail room could be an unexpectedly easy target for thieves looking to steal everything from banking information to brand-new electronics worth thousands of dollars. “In many properties, the mail room is usually out of the way and unsecured, making it incredibly easy for a criminal to steal something valuable,” said Max Briggs,…
Read MoreCommunity Policing Strategies: Building Trust and Safety
Written by: James Hart It’s always important to remember: Private security officers aren’t police, and police aren’t security officers. The two roles are both important, but they have fundamental differences. “Security officers can’t be everywhere, and they can’t see everything,” said Max Briggs, vice president of central operations for Chesley Brown International, the security consulting…
Read MoreSecurity Challenges in Shopping Centers — and How to Overcome Them
Written by: James Hart Overcoming the Biggest Security Challenges in Shopping Centers The retail business has never been for the faint of heart. In recent years, however, security problems have made it even more challenging to operate a shopping center. While individual shoplifters haven’t disappeared, organized rings of retail thieves can now pick store shelves…
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