A reference for security professionals who work in or advise small businesses. It addresses the reality of shoplifting, fraud and embezzlement, showing how each incremental loss eats away at profit and success, and discusses how to develop and maintain a loss prevention strategy.
The Retailer's Guide to Loss Prevention and Security is an introduction to retail security. It covers the basic principles, the various techniques and technologies available, and the retailer's interaction with the police, courts, and the law. Donald J. Horan, President of Loss Control Concepts, Ltd., lends to this book his vast experience in the retail business and as a loss control consultant. Designated a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security, he is also a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC). He has directed and managed retail loss prevention programs all over the U.S. for major department stores and specialty chains, and has provided his expertise to a host of client companies during his tenure with the National Loss Prevention Bureau. Donald Horan's practical experience fills this book with all the tips, strategies, and procedures you need to create an effective loss prevention program. Owners, managers, and security managers of small and medium-sized retail operations; security agencies; individuals, institutions, and companies that give seminars on the topic; and personnel in law enforcement and forensics will find this an essential text. It will be extremely helpful to senior corporate executives to whom the loss prevention/security function reports, because it is their responsibility to determine whether loss prevention practices conform to the long-term goals of the company. Growing retail businesses and those contemplating future acquisitions for expansion will find the work invaluable. The same can be said for turn-around ventures or downsized businesses emerging from reorganization. The book would also be easily adaptable for use in undergraduate courses in an accredited criminal justice or retail management program.
If you are considering a career in Asset Protection, The Store Detective Training Manual is indispensable reading. Glen Canarte, a Loss Prevention expert with two decades of industry experience, brings you 22 information-packed chapters, loaded with everything you need to be successful. There is no fluff here, only a well written book by a knowledgeable coach guiding you through every step of the way.The Store Detective Training Manual is recommended for those interested in Loss Prevention as well and for current LP Officers who want to enhance their knowledge or sharpen their skills. Topics covered include: How to Identify tell-signs of shoplifting. Types of Surveillances. How to make legal apprehensions applying Probable Cause Steps How to safely approach and apprehend shoplifters. Deciding when to contact the police and when to handle incidents civilly. Common Forms and Documents used by Loss Prevention Officers. Best Practices for writing Incident Reports. Tips for testifying in court and interacting with law enforcement. Internal Theft Investigations. Introduction to basic concepts of Interview and Interrogation Resume, Social Media, and Job Interview Tips. And Much More! If you want to learn more about the exciting field of Loss Prevention, then get The Store Detective Training Manual and read it more than once.
RETAIL SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTION is an invaluable reference for both retail and security professionals. Using step-by-step plans, this book helps the reader design and implement cost-effective loss control programs. It details an easy-to-follow proven process.
In today's rapidly changing workplace, safety and loss prevention professionals cannot always "go by the book" for the answers to new and unique problems and issues. When there is no tried-and-true solution to a problem, safety and loss prevention professionals must think outside of the box of conventional solutions and develop new and creative sol
The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, covering the latest information on every topic from community-oriented policing to physical security, workplace violence, CCTV, information security, homeland security, and a host of specialty areas. The handbook shows how to prevent or minimize corporate losses, including security breaches, theft, and lack of resources due to natural or man-made disaster. This revised volume brings together the expertise of more than forty security and crime prevention experts who provide practical information and advice. Each chapter provides a wealth of information that can be put to use immediately. This is a must-have reference for security managers, security students, and all levels of security professionals. Covers every important topic in the field, including the latest on high-tech security systems, homeland security, and many specialty areas Brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts Each chapter provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to use immediately