Guard Dogs Employed to Provide a Physical Deterrent To Shoplifting
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
In order to off-set shoplifting that costs the retail industry over $100 billion every year, The Home Depot store has deployed guard dogs to protect their inventory.
Two security guards wearing bulletproof vests and MSA Security caps now patrol the store with a trusty German shepherd in tow.
While cameras and other technological anti-theft measures are effective, the more traditional forms of security such as guards and guard dogs will provide a more physical deterrent to thieves.
SOURCE:
Crabree, E., Home Depot installs new ‘mobile’ anti-theft measure – but guard insists shoppers will not be physically hurt by scheme, The U.S. Sun, 04/22/2024.
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Body Cameras Enhance the Safety of Civilians & Officers
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Incidents of abuse, aggression, and even violence are being experienced by retail professionals more frequently than ever. Alongside other preventative and reactive solutions, technology is coming to the forefront as a way of tackling this growing epidemic.
Body cameras promote transparency by providing an objective record of police-civilian interactions. They help ensure that everyone is held accountable for their actions, provide an unbiased account of events, and help protect agencies from libel. Body cameras enhance the safety of officers and civilians.
SOURCE:
Wolfe, C., Body Cameras: What’s Their Role in the LP Toolkit?, Loss Prevention Magazine, 05/06/2024.
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Mindful Interviewing – The Cognitive Technique
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
The cognitive interview (CI) technique: the benefits of mindful interviewing has facilitated authentic recollections from eyewitnesses, guided by principles of “cognitive evidence.”
Individuals often recount events with false memories. Often eye witnesses believe they saw something, when in fact they didn’t.
“Mindful interview standards’ ‘ reset the individual’s mindset, how the questions are framed, practice intentional listening, and being mindful of cognitive evidence. The authenticity and credibility of the information gathered which is impacted by the interviewer’s style, approach, and sensibilities when conducting an interview.
SOURCE:
Zamora, G., What Can We Learn from Subject Interviews?, Loss Prevention Magazine, 05/09/2024.
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