Articles Tagged with ''security investigations''

Video Surveillance -- Privacy Law

Court Approves Warrantless Hidden Surveillance Cameras

November 5, 2012

After hidden surveillance camera footage is used in a court case against two alleged marijuana-growers, a judge rules in favor of law enforcement agents, which sparks a debate over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.

Wal-Mart Names Global Chief Compliance Officer

October 26, 2012

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has reorganized its compliance department and hired a global chief compliance officer.

Surveillance in Schools Promotes Safety, Understanding

September 4, 2012

When voters in the Longview Independent School District (ISD) in east Texas approved a $266.8 million bond issue in 2008, it paved the way for construction of seven new elementary schools, three new middle schools and a complete renovation of Longview High School. Recognizing the critical need for a secure environment for students, staff and school visitors, the bond also provided funding for a new, district-wide video surveillance system.

Security News -- Theft Prevention

Mother and Son Stole $2M of Toys in Nationwide Scam: Authorities Report

August 16, 2012

By hiding more expensive toys in the boxes of low-ticket items, this duo stole and resold nearly $2 million of toys, authorities report.

Using Intelligent Video to Solve Investigations

Brian Lane

August 14, 2012

Today’s security investigators and loss prevention professionals routinely face the mammoth challenge of finding a small snippet of valuable footage among hours of recorded video.

Security News -- Fraud Prevention

22 Charged in Scheme to Cheat Comcast

August 8, 2012

An elaborate scheme to defraud Comcast of more than $2.4 million has been uncovered, and 22 are charged in connection with the conspiracy.

The Top 5 Considerations of IP and Trade Secret Theft Investigations

Jim Scarazzo Veeral Gosalia

December 13, 2011

The biggest threat to a company's intellectual property doesn't come from the outside; it comes from within. According to a recent study, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that 75% of employees steal from the workplace.

Think You Know How to Investigate a Theft or Fraud? Think Again. Here’s the Right Way to Do It

Many investigators actually have very poor interview skills – here’s how to conduct an interview the right way to gather the information that you need.

James D. Ratley

May 10, 2011

An interview is a structured question-and-answer session designed for a purpose – to elicit information.

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, Regina Lester, Vice President of Security & Safety Operations at Toledo Zoo, will share her insights on implementing security technologies in the entertainment sector and the challenges all organizations face — large and small — when it comes to balancing budget and security.