Active Shooter Incidents, Part III: Effective Preparedness, Training, and Strategies

This podcast episode dives into how employers can shift from reactive to proactive when preparing for active shooter incidents. Experts outline the importance of tailored training, behavioral threat assessments, and strategic drills that reflect real workplace risks. It’s a wake-up call for organizations to move beyond compliance and build readiness into their culture.

Ogletree Deakins

5 Ways Identity-based Attacks Are Breaching Retail

As cybercriminals move beyond brute-force hacks, identity-based attacks are becoming the stealth weapon of choice in retail. This article exposes how tactics like credential stuffing, session hijacking, and insider impersonation are slipping past traditional defenses. With billions in losses at stake, retailers must rethink authentication and user verification strategies—fast.

The Hacker News

Drones and the Future of Perimeter Security

Drones are moving from novelty to necessity in the world of perimeter security, according to LandSkyAI’s CEO. With AI-enhanced vision, autonomous patrols, and real-time threat detection, drones offer a scalable solution for covering large, complex areas. The future of securing physical assets may be airborne—and already is in some industries.

Security Info Watch

Next-Generation Security: Video Analytics Transforms On-Premises and Hybrid Video Solutions

Traditional video surveillance is evolving into an intelligent, analytics-driven system capable of detecting threats before they escalate. This piece explores how next-gen video tools are enabling faster response times, deeper insights, and more seamless integrations across cloud and on-prem environments. The result? A smarter, more agile layer of defense for modern security teams.

Security Magazine

Kroger turns to AI for inventory security, experience boosts

Kroger is tapping into artificial intelligence to solve two critical retail pain points: shrink and efficiency. By integrating AI into inventory tracking and operational workflows, the grocery giant is identifying risks faster and optimizing how products move through the supply chain. The initiative is part of a broader tech-forward strategy aimed at staying competitive in a high-pressure market.

CIO Dive

Reactions to False Confession

TalkLP Podcast

TalkLP podcast host, Amber Bradley, recently released a conversation she had with false confession academic expert Dr. Brian Cutler.  And there have definitely been some reactions.... see below and check out the podcast here. 

Fully validated

"I recently listened to your podcast with Dr. Cutler and found it intriguing. While false confessions are indeed a real phenomenon, a skilled interviewer ensures the credibility of such admissions. For instance, if the subject confesses to having $2,000, the interviewer should verify this amount. They might ask the subject what the money was used for and wait for a detailed response. If the subject claims they used the money to pay their rent, the interviewer should follow up by asking about the rent amount. If they say their rent is $1,000, the interviewer should then inquire whether they fell behind or had other expenses, continuing this line of questioning until the admission and its reasoning are fully validated."

--William Ramos, CFI Legacy

Not if you're doing it right

"Interesting podcast.  For me, I often feel like as long as I'm going by the WZ method - I don't have to worry about false confessions.  I mean, I typically don't even interview to get the confession unless I have the evidence to support the conversation.  Although - Dr. Cutler brings up some interesting points I never thought of -- and I love your example of the cashier simply reaching for some ciggys."

--Anonymous 

Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles

Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management have completed their $1.007 billion cash purchase of Chesapeake, Virginia-based Family Dollar. The deal was first revealed in March and Dollar Tree announced the sale's completion in a news release on Tuesday, July 8.

[Daily Voice]

Two charged in shoplifting incident tied to national retail crime ring

Clay County prosecutors have charged two suspects in connection with a coordinated theft at an Ulta Beauty store in Liberty, Missouri.

Darlin Yinneth Panqueva Puentes and Jean Carlo Para Perez are each charged with felony stealing after surveillance video captured them allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from the Ulta store on South Stewart Road on Sept. 20, 2024.

Court records linked both suspects to similar thefts across multiple states.

ABC 9 News

McAfee: Prime Day event also prime time for scammers

With Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sales event here, the prevalence of online scams has increased.

That’s according to a new report from online protection leader McAfee, which found that more than 36,000 fake Amazon sites and over 75,000 delivery and Amazon impersonation scam texts were reported leading up to Prime Day.

McAfee says that this year, 81% of Americans say they plan to shop online during Prime Day, making it a major opportunity for both retailers and scammers. 

CSA

Shoplifting turns violent, employee and shoppers hit with ‘chemical spray’ from a suspect

WPHL News

Every year at APEX, one moment steals the show… but only for those in the room. Performer? Athlete? Icon? We’re not saying - because the reveal is part of the magic. Miss it, and you’ll just have to hear everyone else talk about how epic it was.

Is Loitering Putting Your Business at Risk?

Jeff Hanna

Channel Account Manager

March Networks

Imagine walking into your business and noticing someone in the ATM lobby—standing around or lying down with no apparent purpose. It might not seem like a big deal initially, but loitering can significantly impact your business’s reputation and security. 

Whether it’s an ATM vestibule, convenience store parking lot, restaurant patio, or other public area, it’s still your customers’ first impression of your business.

Ensuring they enter a welcoming, efficient, and secure establishment is crucial to a positive customer experience.

But how can you manage it effectively without constant supervision?

The Hidden Dangers of Loitering

Loitering can lead to several issues that might not be immediately obvious. First and foremost, it can make your customers feel uneasy. No one wants to walk into an area where people are lingering without reason. This discomfort can cause potential customers to turn away, leading to lost business opportunities and lost revenue.

Convenience Store Operators Launch a Counterattack on Crime

The convenience channel has been plagued by rampant shoplifting and organized retail crime (ORC) for years.

Over the last five years, chains such as Wawa Inc., Stewart's Shops and QuikTrip Corp., to name a few, have even shuttered stores after surges in theft, robberies, and verbal and physical assaults created an unsafe environment for customers and employees, and an unsustainable business environment.

CS News

Man dies after shooting during altercation at Mesa Home Depot store

Mesa police say a man shot during an altercation outside of a Mesa home improvement store on Monday has died.

The incident took place at The Home Depot near Dobson Road and Rio Salado Parkway around 11:30 a.m.

Police say an altercation occurred between two adults, including one who was shot and taken to a hospital with serious injuries. That person, only identified as a man, later died from his injuries at a hospital.

ABC 15 News

New York Attorney General Convicts 36 Members of NYC-Based Organized Crime Ring

NY Attorney General Letitia James announced late last week that her office had convicted 36 members of an ORC ring, including its leader, Roni Rubinov.

James’ office said Rubinov and the ring he oversaw stole, then resold, millions of dollars’ worth of goods in the NYC area between 2017 and 2022.

During an investigation, the AG's office’s Organized Crime Task Force and the NYPD retrieved over $3.8M worth of stolen goods, more than $300k and over 550 stolen gift cards from Rubinov.

Yahoo! News

OSHA Proposes Rule to Clarify Limits of General Duty Clause Enforcement

OH&S

Theft and scams on the rise with retail summer deals

With summer deals and online shopping on the rise, you never know if the next click will give scammers the opportunity to trick you.

Last year, more than 58 million packages were stolen, totaling $12 billion in losses, according to security.org.

When you’re shopping online, it’s recommended to use a credit card because it will give you the most protection.

Heather Clary is the media relations coordinator for the Better Business Bureau, serving greater Kentucky and south central Indiana.

WKBO News