For as long as retail anti shoplifting devices have been around, I am still surprised by the number of times I hear people say they expect to use Checkpoint security tags to catch shoplifters.  For those who may have that mindset, let me share some thoughts with you.  The goal of Checkpoint systems and in particular Checkpoint security tags is retail theft prevention.  Not to “catch” shoplifters.

One of the key principles I have learned in business is that it is much better to be proactive than reactive.  To this end we use anti shoplifting devices in hopes of deterring theft.  I often joke when teaching new hire orientation classes that you will never see a sensor tag throw a suspect to the ground.  You will never see a sensor tag put handcuffs on anyone and you will never see it take someone to jail.  The reason is that is not its intended purpose.

Shoplifters, amateur to professional, know about Checkpoint systems.  When they see the anti shoplifting devices on your product they expect the Checkpoint security system at the door to alarm if they try to steal product.  Our job is to make sure that when the Checkpoint security system does sound that we react.  Now I caution everyone about reacting with the assumption of theft.  Most false alarms are due to cashiers not removing a tag on a purchase as opposed to theft.  With that said, we need to show would be shoplifters that we are going to stop them and require a receipt or investigate to find out what caused the alarm.  This is where the prevention comes in.

Make sure to train your associates how to properly respond to the activations as this is what retail theft prevention should look like.

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For more information on Anti Shoplifting , Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

I used to work for a company that sold footwear in addition to many other clothing items.  Surprisingly to me, the footwear was the most commonly stolen item and the hardest to catch.  I soon learned how important the anti shoplifting devices by Checkpoint systems were to literally preventing my products from walking out.

The main way I found that footwear was stolen was simple.  The shoplifter leaves their old nasty shoes in the box and walks out the door with the new shoes on.  Even though it seems obvious, it really is not.  You expect to see a shoplifter with a big bag or trying to somehow conceal product.  The truth is it can be easiest to miss the bold approach right in front of you as it is unexpected.

We started to use the Checkpoint security tags from Checkpoint systems.  These work with the checkpoint security system door alarms to sound an alarm if “live” tags go out the door without being deactivated.  This is great because we would put “soft” Checkpoint security tags under the insole of the footwear.  Customers did not know the items were being protected by anti shoplifting devices.  The shoplifters would trade shoes and then the Checkpoint security system alarm going off at the door was a dead giveaway of just what they were doing.

This served two main purposes.  First, it allowed us to identify the theft and react.  Secondly, it provided retail theft prevention.  Prevention is the key.  Once word got around (and it did quickly) that we were using Checkpoint security tags on footwear the theft and shrink in that department dropped dramatically.  The ultimate goal for anti shoplifting devices is the retail theft prevention aspect and Checkpoint systems makes that happen.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Checkpoint Security System, Anti Shoplifting or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

Shoplifters that steal for resale are looking for that easy target; that business that allows the opportunity for shoplifting to occur. Without the opportunity, there cannot be successful shoplifting theft, so reducing that opportunity is a primary factor in retail theft prevention.

 

Anti shoplifting techniques also have to provide the shoplifter with attention that he or she does not want. Shoplifters not only have to have the opportunity to steal from your business – they have to go unnoticed when they steal your merchandise. So giving customers attention by providing good customer service can go far in reducing theft.

 

There are tools available to use in your anti shoplifting crusade for your business. Checkpoint Security system has tags that affix to your high theft merchandise that can be a deterrent to the potential shoplifter. Checkpoint security tags are easily attached but hard to remove by a shoplifter. When the item is purchased, the tags are easily removed with a key by your employees. Checkpoint security tags can then be reused on other high theft and high ticket merchandise that you wish to display.

 

Organized retail crime, which includes shoplifters stealing for resale of your merchandise, can be hard to combat. These groups are often familiar with anti shoplifting techniques and other methods of retail theft prevention. However, these groups know that businesses with Checkpoint Security tags can be difficult to steal from, and Checkpoint systems can be enough of a deterrent to send the shoplifters on to the next business. Protecting your business and its assets with anti shoplifting devices is the best way to maximize profits while sending a message – that you are serious about retail theft prevention. Don’t be that easy target that the organized shoplifters want to frequent.

 

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

 

 For more information on Anti Shoplifting , Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

We all know that it is essential element of retail theft prevention using anti shoplifting devices on our products.  We also know that it takes time and payroll to put these anti shoplifting devices on the product.  Now you can put that payroll to a much better use thanks to the Checkpoint Security System.

 Checkpoint systems are constantly trying to make their retail theft prevention solutions better for your business.  One way they have done that is to work with many leading manufacturers to have their Checkpoint security tags applied before the products ever ships.  This means as soon as it comes to your store it can go straight to the shelf and is worry free.  This provides one less thing for your staff to have to worry about and still keeps the product safe.  It also means that you can reduce payroll or at least use it helping customers.

 There are a variety of items that this service from Checkpoint systems is offered for.  They can put soft tags on boxed and package items.  One benefit is the Checkpoint security tags can be put inside the package making it harder for a skilled shoplifter to remove the tag.  The tags can also be built into the hang tag of apparel.  The shoplifters don’t know it is there, but your product it still protected.

 In order to raise profits we as business leaders have to constantly challenge ourselves to work smarter and not harder.  I’m glad to know I have a good business partner with the Checkpoint security system to share that vision.

  Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

 For more information on Checkpoint Security System, Anti Shoplifting or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

I hope the answer is “Yes”.  My follow up question is, “How do you know?”  One of the biggest obstacles I have faced in my career is getting stores involved in routinely testing their anti shoplifting systems.

 Think about it.  Would you buy register equipment and allow it to sit unplugged?  “Probably not.”  So then why would you pay for a Checkpoint security system and not routinely check to see that it works?  Now don’t get me wrong, the Checkpoint Security system is great and rarely goes down.  However, power outages, leaky roofs, tampering, etc. can all impact the various Checkpoint systems and cause them to not work.

 Here is an example.  I routinely walk into stores and attempt to test the Checkpoint systems EAS only to find it has been turned off.  When I ask the MOD why the system is off they either don’t know or tell me it is because it kept beeping.  Generally within 3 minutes of looking I can find the Checkpoint security tags that are too close to the pedestals and creating the false alarms.  One of the other major reasons for false alarms is the Checkpoint security tags are not being deactivated properly at the registers.  Many times this is due to the deactivator being unplugged so the cashier can plug up their phone charger or a fan.  In both of these circumstances the Checkpoint systems worked fine, but the store did something to create an issue.  Had they been testing their systems daily they would have found and fixed the issue rather than turn off the system that they made quite an investment in.

 Anti shoplifting devices can only do their “job” in retail theft prevention when they are turned on and tested regularly.  So I ask again, “Is your system working?”

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

 For more information on Anti Shoplifting, Retail theft prevention or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Checkpoint Security System or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

One of the first things I learned in business it that to be successful one has to be proactive rather than reactive.  It is always easier and cheaper to prevent problems than it is to fix the problem after the fact.  Shoplifting is no different.  If you react to shoplifting you still lost the product.  Proper retail theft prevention helps you to keep the loss from happening to begin with.

The only way to get ahead of theft is to utilize anti shoplifting technology.  One thing I have learned is that if thieves put half as much ingenuity into legitimate business as they do finding ways to steal, they would make a rather good honest living.  I have seen some crazy work-arounds to anti shoplifting devices in my career.  As shoplifters advance and figure out how to beat a system, we as retailers have to step up our game to find a new system if we still want to prevent theft from taking place.

Enter Checkpoint systems.  I have found Checkpoint systems to be a leader in innovative retail theft prevention.  They are constantly looking for new retail theft prevention solutions and stay ahead of the crooks looking to take your profits.  They offer a few major solutions.  One is Checkpoint security tags.  Checkpoint security tags are sensor tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be used to create a customized solution for your business.  The Checkpoint security tags can be hidden in product, or if needed they can stand out to boldly show that your item is protected.  Additionally, the Checkpoint security system is a great way to protect your store, money and merchandise when you aren’t there.  The Checkpoint security system can give you more peace at mind as break-ins are becoming a popular move for Organized Retail Crime.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Checkpoint Security System,  Anti Shoplifting or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia