Fast-Frictionless Self-Checkout Shopping Increases Retail Shrink
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
As predicted retail shrink is on the rise as frictionless commerce creates challenges for retail and loss prevention. Consumers prefer and will pay more for simple, fast, and efficient shopping experiences.
Over 50 percent of consumers will switch to a merchant with less friction in the shopping experience. Retailers with self-checkout lanes and apps experience a loss rate of more than double the industry average.
SOURCE:
D’Onofrio, Tony, “will-the-steal-slow-self-checkout-and-frictionless-commerce.” Loss Prevention Media, 03/28/2024.
https://losspreventionmedia.com/will-the-steal-slow-self-checkout-and-frictionless-commerce/
#protectionservices #securitystandards #frictionlesscommerce #lossprevention #secruitythreats
Mass Shootings: Schools Now Target-Harden Campuses
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Target-hardening at schools has been a hot topic in the United States, especially as mass shootings continue and school administrators take on a more active role in security.
Schools started adding bulletproof windows and desks, stronger locks on doors, alarm systems that directly communicate with law enforcement, and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled camera systems, among other target hardening techniques. They have conducted drills and established better emergency response plans.
SOURCE:
Jones, Kevin, “Schools Crisis Intervention In Schools.” Security Management Magazine, 03/01/2024.
https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/03/schools/crisis-intervention-in-schools/
#protectionservices #securitystandards #target-hardening #artificialintelligence #secruitythreats
AI security cameras interpret scenes, monitor risks, and alerts security to threats.
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Threats of theft, vandalism, and terrorism are a continual concern for those responsible for the security of high-risk facilities. Perimeter security is vital to maintaining safety, safeguarding assets and ensuring continuity of business at these sites.
AI (artificial intelligence) video security cameras with built-in analytics interpret scenes, monitor risks, and alerts security to threats.
SOURCE:
Carstensen, Jon, “Early Detection and Deterrence Enhance.” Security Today, 03/21/2024.
https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2024/03/21/Early-Detection-and-Deterrence-Enhance.aspx
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