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In this article, we interview Barry McDonnell, fo

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I think they continue because the courts are so overloaded that it has become all-too-common to plea even shoplifting to lesser offenses, with almost insignificant sentences. Shoplifters stand to make a lot of money by stealing merchandise and then re-selling it. Any fines the courts impose are usually minimal, so it is just a

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Are you a subscriber, or just a casual reader? Do you bookmark your favorite blogs and check them regularly, or do you subscribe in a reader and get the articles delivered right to you?
I believe that there are definitely some advantages to being a subscriber. Whether you use an online reader like Bloglines, Pageflakes, Yahoo!, etc. or a sta

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What if you had video or a still photo of a shoplifter, burglar, etc. who had victimized your business, but had no way to distribute it to the public to help Police solve the crime?

Well, now there is a free resource that allows businesses to post those videos or photos online where it can be viewed by the world. Businesses can even offer

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A few weeks back, I mentioned that I had been invited to participate in something new and exciting in the world of blogging. As I am just starting to build my blog, in a VERY unique niche, I needed all the exposure I could get. So I eagerly accepted Mert Erkal’s invitation to be part of the first ever Bloghology. The countdown is on, and the

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Every successful business sets goals. In fact, most businesses have many goals, both short term and long term. Sometimes, though, small and medium sized businesses may overlook one very important goal: The shrink goal. To reduce shrink, you need to know your current shrink level, have a plan to reduce it, and have something (a goal) by which

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Even small businesses can, and should, have a security audit in place. Depending on the size of the business, and the specific need, the audits could range from a simple checklist to a full-blown multi-area, detailed, audit process. When it comes to security, here are some things that every business owner should be checking on a regular basis

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If you run a business that sells merchandise, or if you have cash on hand, you probably need a Closed Circuit Television system. The question you must answer is “How much do you want to spend on it?” There are a lot of choices out there, from eBay sellers like this, to corporate solutions like American Dynamics , Checkpoint, or Pelco

Remem

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I saw this as one of the search phrases used to get to my blog today, and I have to be honest, it made me laugh. I just couldn’t resist.

I hope you enjoy this little post that answers a question used in a search engine to reach the Bunker Blog, a loss prevention resources blog written by Joe at Joesbunker.net. This is very direct. Good stu

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This guy stole! Plain and simple, he’s an admitted thief. But you know what? He probably won’t be off the team, and he’ll probably pay his fine, maybe get some community service, and that will be that. In the meantime, young kids are watching football, and at least to some, he’s a hero. So, what do you think they’ll see? Maybe they’ll think i

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The couple were in the store a couple times earlier and left. They were suspected since each time, the female would distract the employees while the male stole the goods(mostly electronic stuff). When they came back in the 3rd time, Cheryl finally caught on and while watching them she noticed their "scheme". She told the other clerk on duty

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I appreciate the compliment. I only wish I could figure out a way to do even more to raise public awareness of this all-too-common problem that faces society today.

It amazes me to think that there are people out there who make their living by stealing from all of us. But, I’ve been in the business long enough to know that there are plenty

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Most major retailers use electronic article surveillance, or inventory control tags, to help protect their inventory and deter theft. With this system is a set of pedestals that work as receivers and alarms at the front doors. The problem is that, when this system is not used effectively, it becomes dead weight to the business. Tags cost mone

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Simple, concise review of the Peopleized! site, a social networking site with a twist. You can interview or be interviewed by other members, and then use any interview for your own blog! Great site for networking! Also includes links to Peopleized and an example of a Peopleized interview. The Bunker is a blog about Retail Loss Prevention. Tak

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