Use of checkpoint security system checkpoint security tags an effective method of retail theft prevention

Using a checkpoint security system with checkpoint security tags is a very effective means of retail theft prevention.  Studies show that the presence of anti shoplifting devices and systems will deter 75% of the shoplifting traffic from attempting theft.  85% of retail theft losses through shoplifting are by impulsive shoplifters.  This group will steal when the opportunity is open and they see something they would like to have for themselves.

So you may be wondering who will not be deterred by the presence of a checkpoint security system with checkpoint security tags in use.  Professional shoplifters make up the smallest share of shoplifting losses at about 5% and it takes more than just the installation of a security system to deter them.  Professional shoplifters will usually  “case out the target” before the actual event.  If you have installed  anti shoplifting devices in use and you have a well trained staff getting full use of the systems and other loss prevention procedures you will send a message to would be thieves: “move on to an easier target”.

Using checkpoint security tags on merchandise will reduce losses of higher theft merchandise by making it difficult to get the merchandise out of the store without being noticed.  Although not impossible to remove checkpoint security tags it is a major effort that takes time.  Time is not what shoplifetrs want to waste.  They will only take itmes they can very quickly with slight of hand conceal.

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