Articles Tagged with ''theft prevention''

The problem with low end bids in the security guard industry

December 3, 2021

We must quell prevalent myths about security guards. Security guards do not resemble the stereotype of lazy, untrained, perhaps overweight and inhospitable male bodybuilders.

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Former U.S. Golf Association employee charged with stealing $3.4 million in U.S. Open tickets

August 19, 2021

In a case of insider theft, federal prosecutors charged a former U.S. Golf Association employee with stealing more than $3.4 million in U.S. Open tickets, reselling them for a profit.

Retail shrink totaled $61.7 billion in 2019

July 14, 2020

Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the number of shoplifting, organized retail crime and employee theft incidents, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey released by the National Retail Federation.

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Why security is more important now than ever

Sean Foley

June 23, 2020

The Wall Street Journal recently stated that commercial burglaries have almost doubled in New York City since March 12 when a state of emergency was declared. Reason being, thieves are targeting nonessential businesses that have shuttered locations as a result of government directives or are robbing essential businesses that would likely have more cash on hand. Multiple retail organizations are also reporting an increase in shoplifting attempts and point of sale shrink since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. In times like these, as a rise in theft, burglaries and other disturbances are expected, security is more important than ever.

Portland, Ore. Police Bureau Expands Online Reporting System

February 18, 2020

The Portland, Ore. Police Bureau (PPB) is expanding the online reporting system to allow members of the community a more convenient way to report crimes and free up officers to respond to emergency calls.

Violent Crimes in the U.S. Decreased During 2018

October 4, 2019

For the second consecutive year, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation decreased when compared with the previous year’s statistics, according to FBI figures released.

Video Management Systems for Your Security Enterprise

How can a VMS provide you with a set of tools to give you timely access to your surveillance video?

Adam Stone

August 12, 2019

Security professionals must understand drones, conduct security, assess limitations and implement a drone response plan to mitigate its threats and attacks.

Sen. Rick Scott Unveils Budget for Port Security and Infrastructure in Florida

June 5, 2019

Senator Rick Scott highlighted his Fighting For Florida budget, which includes more than $140 million to improve security and infrastructure at ports.

Security Risk Management in Maryland's Seaports

How David Espie, Director of Security, secures Mayland's Seaports.

Adam Stone

June 5, 2019

How does David Espie secure Maryland's seaport while managing more than 1,000 acres, 4,000 entries and exits and billion dollars' worth of cargo?

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Cargo Theft Numbers Decline

March 20, 2019

Cargo thefts across the United States were down 19 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, along with a 2 percent decrease in theft values, according to a report from SensiGuard.

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