Vancouver Police recently shared the results of an operation they ran targeting shoplifters. 130 convictions were secured.
Most importantly, the prevalence of violent shoplifting incidents proves itself to be highly alarming.
Here are 12 safety tips for Loss Prevention Officers and Retail Security Guards.
-Always introduce and identify yourself as security twice- especially if you are in plain clothes- so there would be no confusion.
-Risk vs Reward: Regardless of the store's SOP, guards need to factor for themselves and calculate the risks vs rewards of any attempt to arrest, detain or recover merchandise.
Security guards are expected to respond to emergency situations and to minimize the impact caused where the security guard is working. They may be required to perform a variety of duties during emergency procedures and should understand the importance of scene management.
Seasons Greetings from the team at JTFSecurity Group! Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season, and all the best for 2020!
During this busy time of year, personal, personnel and property safety and security can get overlooked. Get in touch if you need our team to be there to make sure that good cheer prevails. We’re here for the holidays, and always!
Quite often, people think of loss prevention specialists as plainclothes guards who arrest shoplifters. While this is indeed correct, it is a small part of what loss prevention is all about.
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