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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Businesses increasingly rely on temporary employees to meet fluctuating demands, particularly during peak seasons. However, the pressures of economic instability and reduced organizational resources make this workforce particularly vulnerable to unethical behaviors, such as theft and fraud, which can have significant financial and reputational repercussions for businesses. Seasonal […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Building strong relationships with law enforcement has always been crucial to a successful loss prevention program. Historically, the relationship between retail stores and local law enforcement has been a part of both community safety and retail performance, reinforcing the critical elements of security and well-being. Trust and respect […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – A new form of theft has developed – strategic cargo theft. Strategic cargo theft is defined as deceiving a party at various points within the supply chain to hand over their freight to thieves. This form of theft involves the manipulation of data, paperwork, and identities from a […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer just buzzwords; they’re reshaping the very fabric of how we protect our spaces, assets, and people. These smart systems are not just observing – they’re thinking, predicting and enabling security professionals to do more with less. AI and […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Effective data collection and management in the aftermath of violent incidents are key for preventing future occurrences. During violent incidents, chaos and stress can lead to critical details being overlooked. A standardized approach to data collection ensures that no pertinent information is missed. Intelligence from mobile phones, tablets, […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Retailers are increasingly focused on establishing additional layers of control – so it makes sense why License Plate Recognition (LPR) is becoming a common talking point when it comes to LP strategies. The scope of loss prevention has expanded to human safety first and foremost. This shift is […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Organized retail crime (ORC) has been the buzzword in the retail loss prevention world for well over the past decade. During that time, the lack of support from the criminal justice system has certainly negated most of those efforts. Criminals will establish fake trucking and brokerage companies with […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Every year, thousands of American workers report being victims of workplace violence, with assaults resulting in 57,610 injuries in 2021-22 alone, according to the National Safety Council. These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for managers and safety professionals to implement a structured, approach to incident response. By […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – SMB retailers operate on narrow profit margins, they typically don’t have the budget or resources to invest in the training, security systems, and personnel to combat theft like larger retailers do. Offenders might also be more familiar with SMB retailers’ store layouts and know they lack specific security […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Consistent with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to enhance the passenger experience, TSA published a final rule in the Federal Register that would allow passengers to continue using mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) for identity verification at TSA airport security checkpoints once REAL ID enforcement begins on May […]
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