All or nothing, no exceptions!

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

One of the hardest things about implementing anti-shoplifting products from checkpoint systems like checkpoint labels, checkpoint security tags, etc. is getting your team to apply the product to every item, every time.

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve gone out to audit our retail theft prevention standards to find clothes not tagged or electronics not spider wrapped. I’ve tried posting signs on stockroom doors proclaiming “Stop” and demanding a quick check of the merchandise being replenished to ensure proper anti-shoplifting devices are applied. I’ve tried talking about it until I was blue in the face. I’ve tried just about everything and without saying the right words, it was just about impossible to get people to listen.

My message now is simple. All or nothing, and it sure isn’t going to be nothing. When we apply checkpoint security systems devices to some but not all merchandise available, we are basically implanting the idea to steal into the brains of someone who otherwise may not have came in with the idea to do so; the criminal of opportunity if you will. Say the customer is looking at the digital cameras. Most of them are spider wrapped, but there is one sitting there without. Now the customer has the thought that, there is this one sitting there completely unprotected. I can take this one and no one will know. By leaving even just a few items without checkpoint security tags you are opening yourself up to the possibility of loss.

This idea has been the most beneficial to getting my team to understand how important it is to apply checkpoint systems checkpoint security tags to every item, every time. The key to retail theft prevention is consistency, and checkpoint security systems make it easy to be consistent, with easy to use products.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547

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Background Checks: Good Intentions Or Good Strategy?

December 17, 2012 by

Ensuring your company is conducting background checks is a good first step, however, it is important that your company conducts the correct level of criminal background checks and employee background checks. This is all a part of having a successful pre employment screening process. The background check experts all agree that one of the best ways to deter a potential thief from working with a company is a rigorous pre employment screening process that includes multiple interviews and pointed questions regarding employment and education history.

Unfortunately even companies with good intentions about having a successful pre employment screening strategy fall short due to not hiring a qualified background check company. They muddle about and conduct random criminal background checks which when not guided by background check experts usually does not encompass the correct areas where crimes may have been committed. Ultimately this leads to a false sense of security that can have devastating results. Another thing companies overlook is the employee background check, they figure a couple phone calls to companies written on a job application will suffice. This again will be a potentially costly mistake. Background check experts know exactly how to conduct an in depth employee background check which requires a significant amount of research. A good background check company will also be able to verify an employee’s education history as well as job and personal references.

Companies that do utilize a reputable background check company have access to background check experts that have worked in and around every type of business under the sun. The right background check expert is matched to a company and a pre employment screening strategy is custom made to fit the business like a glove. This process usually involves the human resource, loss prevention and legal departments. Once the company’s policy and procedures have been reviewed in detail then the strategy can be implemented. A potential employee will fill out a very detailed job application, a release form for background checks and provide a complete resume. The potential employee will then go through a multi level interview process conducted by different executives at each level. Then the employee will answer any and all questions that have arisen as a result of the completed background checks. Any hits at this point from a criminal background check that had not been addressed in the initial job application will effectively disqualify the applicant from procuring a position at the company in question.

It takes an investment of time to find the right background check company and formulate an all encompassing hiring process that protects your company, however but in the end it will guard your company from losses caused by bad employees. A company has the right to protect its employees and its profits and it starts with screening potential employees.

To purchase Pre-Employment Screening Services or for more information on background check experts, background checks, criminal background checks, employee background checks or pre-employment screening contact us at the background check company or call 1.770.426.0547

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Secure Your Liability and your alcohol with Bottle Security

December 17, 2012 by

Shoplifting and Internal theft can have significant impact on your business’s potential liability.  Most people tend to think of shoplifting and internal theft as products of the apparel environment.  Like the apparel environment grocery, restaurants, and bars are victims of theft.  Theft of liquor is a significant factor in the overall loss for these types of companies.

Like any business, the service and grocery industries are beginning to take notice of these losses and are actively pursuing methods to prevent this activating.  Once such method for protecting these businesses; is the use of liquor bottle security on liquor and wine bottles.  In the grocery industry, retailers have begun using liquor bottle locks as a deterrent to shoplifting and to improve liquor bottle security.  By employing a liquor bottle lock, the retailer is able to make the theft a much more laborious task.  This prevents the opportunist shoplifter from having the chance to steal liquor.  This not only increases profit, but also creates a better environment for the honest customer.

The restaurant and bar industries are also subject to the theft of alcohol and liquor bottle security should be a concern.  Bottle security is an important deterrent to employee or internal theft in these industries.  Liquor bottle locks can reduce the accessibility to your product, which can prevent your liability if it is to fall into the hands of minors.  Like the grocery industry, liquor bottle security, more specifically liquor bottle locks reduce the potential for loss.  The use of the liquor bottle lock also gives the owner an idea of when and how the bottle security is failing.  This can be accomplished when an owner finds removed or tampered with bottle locks.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle liquor bottle locks by Alpha Security and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system.

For more information on Alpha Security, Liquor Bottle Lock, Liquor Bottle locks, Liquor Bottle Security, EASy Bottle or Liquor Bottle Security and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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Protecting Winter Clothing with Clothing Security

December 17, 2012 by

The lower the temperature the higher the demand for cold weather clothing to beat the holiday chills.  Many shoplifters expect some type of clothing security and prey on the most vulnerable items.  Placing security tags on cloths is a great visual deterrent for shoplifters.

While working for a major retailer there were three (3) types of clothing security tags I used frequently during the busy holiday shopping season; checkpoint tags, a clothing alarm or ink tags – sometimes more than one.

Checkpoint tags are great for securing long sleeve items such as turtle necks, long-sleeve polo shirts and athletic wear.  If I wanted to secure a bulky item such as a jacket, I always used a clothing alarm or ink tag.

A couple of years ago the major retailer I worked for had a problem with homeless customers stealing jackets so they decided to increase clothing security by placing security tags on cloths. I placed a 3alarm on our high end leather jackets and ink tags or checkpoint tags on our bulky cold weather jackets.  When a customer attempted to exit the store without purchasing the jacket a door alarm would sound off.  If the customer attempted to remove the ink tag before they left the store they would rupture the ink cartridge.

The fact that the merchandise was protected by security tags on cloths caused would be shoplifters to think twice before stealing.  We finished the quarter with great sales that year and clothing security tags gave us an added layer of protection against jacket theft that helped us reduce the number of thefts by 75% that winter.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Checkpoint Tags, a Clothing Alarm, Clothing Security or Clothing Security Tags to put Security Tags on Clothes and an Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system. 

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

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Sometimes you can’t learn everything from a book…

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It is amazing the overwhelming wealth of information that can be found on line these days.

I am an avid on line researcher. I am so excited that virtually everything can be found on line these days. I can look up how to get an ink stain out of a shirt. Or maybe I will look up gardening tips, and a new recipe for my recent harvest of veggies. I can also look for answers regarding my professional life, like how to prevent retail theft.

One thing I have learned through all of this information gathering is that no matter how clear the directions seem to be online, or how reliable of a source I am using, until I actually try these practices out, I really have no idea what I am in for.

I am reminded of my first few days on the job as a rookie loss prevention agent. I had been given a huge manual to read through, as well as some on line learning courses. While I felt like I had all of the knowledge in the world, nothing I read truly prepared me for my first shoplifting apprehension experience.

Having the ability to go to a loss prevention seminar would or a loss prevention workshop would be the same as having someone else around to help guide you through the process. The one on one interaction is an invaluable resource to have. It really is the best way to learn.

For more information on Loss Prevention Seminar, Loss Prevention Training, or Loss Prevention Workshop contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

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Retail Anti-Theft Devices are your SECOND line of Defense!

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The key to any successful retail operation is protecting the company’s bottom line.   Retail anti theft devices are considered to be the second line of defense to prevent shoplifting.  The first line of defense, however, is great customer service.

 Shoplifters love it when they find your staff busy with another customer.  This gives them an opportunity to conceal merchandise.  Some shoplifters are even bold enough to walk right out the door with your assets if you are not paying attention.  Retail anti theft devices will deter theft and prevent shoplifting so you can protect your profitability.   

 Retail anti theft devices will buy you time and save you money.  A company I once worked for placed anti theft devices on all of our merchandise that was a target for shoplifters during the busy holiday season.  Over night we turned a chronic shoplifting problem into a customer service opportunity. 

 Shoplifters that had been identified showed-up during peak shopping hours hoping our staff would not pay them any attention. The retail anti theft devices gave us time to prevent shoplifting by providing great customer service without neglecting our business needs.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for Alpha 2Alarm, Alpha 3Alarm, Alpha Fashion2, Alpha Jewel Lok, Alpha Jewel Lock, Alpha Nano Gate,  Alpha Shark Tag, Alpha Spider Wrap and other retail anti-theft devices from Alpha Security to use in conjunction with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

 For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 

 

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Theft can be scary…

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

With the holidays coming up, it may seem odd to start talking about creepy things like vampires but when it comes to retail security and protecting retailers form theft (which is VERY HIGH this time of year), there is actually a strange connection between the two.

 Think about the common vampire character. They walk around looking and acting like they are no different than you or me. The closer you get, the more you discover that they are willing to swindle, defraud, con, or just plain take whatever they want without care or regard to anyone else.

 I personally see no difference between that and your everyday, commonplace shoplifter.

 Instead of using garlic and wooden stakes to fend off vampires, shoplifters require their own tools. Retail anti-theft devices like cheap labels and cheap tags work efficiently to send shoplifters back to the seedy undergrounds that they came from.

 Just like any other Hollywood horror story, let the good guys win in the end. Use the right retail security devices in the right way to outsmart to evildoers in the world. A little dramatic, maybe, but the underlying principle stands true. 

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 For more information on how you can use retail Anti-theft Devices in conjunction with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to help you prevent retail theft in your business with products like Cheap Tags and Cheap Labels contact us.

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The #1 Business Killer

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

One of the biggest issues a business can encounter is rampant internal theft. Most small businesses do not factor in shrink losses into their business plan when laying out a strategy for hopeful success. These same excited business owners can’t wait to flip on the “open” sign but many do not and have not any idea the problems employee theft can and more likely will cause them.

Having a shoplifter enter your business and steal $50.00 in product on one occasion is a scary enough thought ; imagine when you do the math as to how much you have to actually sell to make up that $50.00 loss. Now hypothetically envision you hired that shoplifter, gave them keys to your business, your stockroom and your registers. Visualize that every shift that “employee” works they steal $50.00. Would you have any idea how to conduct an employee theft investigation? Would you have any idea that it was employee theft? Would you be blind in trust of your employees that you would not even think to consider the losses could be a result of internal theft? Let that soak in a bit because this is what happens to business owners everyday and many never recover. As stated earlier internal theft is the biggest business killer on the block.

So what can you do? Preferably you start your business plan including loss prevention in the initial budget, but what if you didn’t? Can you catch up? Is it too late? The first thing to do is access the controls you currently have in place. Start with your hiring process. Do you have a pre employment screening process? Do you conduct employee/criminal background checks? If not then how do you know you aren’t hiring the “shoplifter” we discussed earlier? Do you ask pertinent questions during the job interview process? Do you take notes and conduct follow up interviews to flesh out any potential issues? Do you have a new hire orientation explaining that your company conducts employee theft investigations and prosecutes anyone caught stealing?

What physical loss prevention tools do you have currently? Do you have cameras? Where are the cameras pointing? Are they set up over the registers to deter employee theft? Are they set up in your stockroom to aid in potential employee theft investigations? Do you have any “pin hole” camera kits to aid in employee theft investigations? Do you have anyone employed who is trained to conduct an employee theft investigation? Do you have daily inventory category counts of product to monitor losses? Do you have daily register audits? Do you ensure employees count in and out on their own registers? Do you conduct bag and pocket checks whenever an employee leaves your business?

It is never to late to take steps to deter internal theft. The key is setting up a strategy that starts with the hiring and orientation, then set up your physical controls (cameras/audits etc). Deterrence does not work on everyone so it is important to ensure that you always consider every loss incurred as being perpetrated by an employee. You should take steps to narrow the focus of when the losses occurred, who was working and who had access to the items stolen. At this point you can utilize your daily reports and cameras to catch the employee who is committing the loss. Once you have gathered the evidence and obtain a confession (I recommend that only a trained interviewer conduct a loss prevention interview). Then it is very important to follow through with conviction and termination. That will also help deter other employees from conducting employee theft.

For more information on internal theft, employee theft investigation or employee contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

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Sometimes the simple solutions work best…

December 17, 2012 by

Why anyone would ever try to come up with some elaborate, nearly impossible to execute plan to reduce shrink, is beyond me. I routinely ask my department heads to create working solutions to help solve their department’s shrink.

 I have seen some doozies, let me tell you! I have even asked them, if they really think that their plan will work, and they look at me and reluctantly say no. Sometimes, it just really doesn’t need to be complicated.

 On one hand, it helps create accountability when they have to execute their own plans, versus something I came up with. Secondly, they are in their departments every day and understand the subtle nuances and challenges they face.

 When your clothes are walking out the door without being paid for, it’s time to use a realistic solution to you clothing security problem.

 Using retail anti-theft devices is one of the easiest ways to combat shrink. If the shoe fits, then wear it. If the retail anti-theft device prevents theft, well, then use it!

 Visit RBC Security Solutions for Checkpoint Compatible Clothing Security Anti- theft Devices that can help you protect your clothes and prevent retail theft in your business with products like Cheap Labels and Cheap Tags. Our Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS Labels and Tags are not cheap they are inexpensive and made in the U.S.

 For more information on how you can use Clothing Security Anti- theft Devices in conjunction with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to protect your Clothes and help you prevent retail theft in your business with products like Cheap Labels and Cheap Tags contact us.

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Liquor Privatization and the Use of Bottle Locks

December 14, 2012 by

Alpha Security has a product that should be used by every retailer that sells liquor.  Bottle Security is going to become a necessity in the state of Washington, as private retailers will now be able to sell hard liquor at their stores.  Like any product, liquor is a desirable theft item.  To prevent your profits from shrinking as well as your inventory, liquor bottle locks should be a must have item in your retail outlet.

The privatization of liquor will bring a whole new element to both the grocery and warehouse grocery industries.  In the state run liquor stores, liquor bottle locks have not been used on average price point merchandise.  This was partially due to the relatively small size of the state liquor stores and the penalty of stealing from a state owned store.  Liquor bottle lock technology will become a real solution for the private storeowner.  Liquor bottle security will be paramount to the financial health of these stores.  Without the deterring factor of the state store, small business owners will need to really think about Liquor bottle security, not only from a theft perspective, but also from financial impact due to liability issues.

Alpha Security has developed a product known as the EASy Bottle liquor bottle lock.  This bottle lock has been effectively used in other states where liquor sales are done in your neighborhood store and supermarket.  The EASy Bottle liquor bottle lock takes a proactive approach to bottle security.  The liquor bottle lock secures the opening of the product.  The liquor bottle lock requires a special key for removing the item at the point of sale.  The acts a deterrent and prevents employees and shoplifters from stealing your merchandise.  This approach to  bottle security is far less intrusive to the customer, as it still allows them to make selection of the product.  The new outlet for liquor should also include bottle security.  Bottle security can and should include bottle locks.  Bottle security can save the retailer time and money.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle liquor bottle locks by Alpha Security and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system.

For more information on Alpha Security, Liquor Bottle Lock, Liquor Bottle locks, Liquor Bottle Security, EASy Bottle or Liquor Bottle Security and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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