My Checkpoint System Alarmed Now What?

The checkpoint systems are installed, tested and working great. The all the correct merchandise has checkpoint tags or checkpoint labels on them. Now you have an alarm, what’s next?

We should actually step back a few steps first. What else should we do before the alarm? The goal is not to catch people shoplifting but to deter them in the first place. Has the system been connected to your camera system? A simple relay output on checkpoint security systems can be tied to your DVR. This makes sure that you have a record of the incident. You want this not only for shoplifting but also to evaluate your staff, their response and follow through. The recorded footage can be used to support your criminal case against a person shoplifting . It is pretty hard for the person shoplifting to claim something did or did not happen when there is video evidence.

Retailers should also consider the use of high-theft protection devices such as Spider Wraps, Keepers and Ink Tags. These items provide an extra measure of deterrence. Many of these items include additional internal alarms built into them. If a person who is shoplifting attempts to remove the tag while still in the store the tag or keeper itself has a built in sounder.  If they do run from the store with the item the sounder continues to blast for up to 30 minutes.

Have you trained your staff? Not just in a “classroom” environment but on the sales floor. Have you role played with them to help them become more confident handling a checkpoint security system alarm the way you want it done? If you do not take this very important step then you will never achieve the reduction in shrink and loss that you want or need to survive.

Another advantage is that the newer checkpoint security systems can also count customers among other enhancements.

You need to focus on sales and running your business. Let the checkpoint security system help you with the profit margin by reducing shoplifting . It’s like having several dedicated security employees that are on duty 24/7, never gets tired, sick or need a day off.

For more information about shoplifting , checkpoint tags or checkpoint labels contact us at checkpoint security system or call 1.770.426.0547