Not Just About the EAS Tag

I used to think that all there was to retail theft prevention was anti shoplifting devices like Checkpoint security tags. Boy was I wrong. Checkpoint security tags are just the tip of the iceberg. While they are a very important component to retail theft prevention, there is so much more out there when it comes to anti shoplifting technology and tools.

When I first started in Loss Prevention I had a general understanding that the little hard plastic tags (EAS Tags) would set off an alarm if someone were trying to steal. I also knew that the tags were filled with ink that would spray everywhere if someone attempted to tear the tags off.

Little did I know that there are so many other components to a Checkpoint security system. One other piece to the puzzle are things like the camera system. The camera system or Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) consists of all of the stationary cameras as well as the Pan/ Tilt/ Zooms (PTZ).

The Checkpoint security system might also include things like public view monitors (PVM). This is a monitor stationed in a high shrink area that allows your customers (and thieves) to see exactly what you are seeing in the camera room. All of that is in addition to any recording devices and monitors in the camera room as well.

Having a comprehensive shrink reduction plan involving EAS tags is really only the beginning. Your own level of retail theft prevention is really only limited by your imagination.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems.

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