VIDEO: 2 Pennsylvania State Troopers shot responding to retail theft
Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were shot while responding to a retail theft call at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Franklin County. The suspect opened fire during a pursuit, critically injuring one trooper before being shot and killed by police. The second trooper was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the suspect may have been connected to a broader retail theft operation under investigation.
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Man detained after shoplifting at Home Depot, saying he had explosive device in backpack; store evacuated
Police in southwest Miami-Dade arrested a man accused of stealing from a Home Depot and claiming he had a bomb in his backpack. The store was quickly evacuated as a bomb squad responded to the threat. No explosives were found, and the suspect was safely detained without injuries. He now faces charges for theft and making a false report of a bomb.
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Accused Walmart shoplifter charged with attempting to stab police officer with screwdriver
A Michigan man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to stab a police officer with a screwdriver during a Walmart shoplifting arrest. Officers say the man became aggressive when confronted outside the store. The officer managed to disarm and arrest the suspect without sustaining major injuries. Authorities described the attack as another example of escalating violence tied to retail theft incidents.
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2 arrested after police discover $40,000 worth of stolen merchandise in Chino
Chino police arrested two suspects after uncovering roughly $40,000 in stolen merchandise from multiple retailers. The suspects were found with a vehicle full of high-end goods, including clothing and electronics. Investigators believe the pair were part of an organized theft ring targeting stores across Southern California. Both were booked on felony charges for possession of stolen property and organized retail theft.
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Grandmother shopping at Barnes & Noble killed when car crashes through store
A tragic accident in Lake Charles, Louisiana, left a grandmother dead when a car crashed through a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Witnesses say the woman was shopping when the vehicle plowed through the front entrance, striking her and another shopper. The driver reportedly lost control, and police are investigating whether a medical emergency played a role. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while another person was hospitalized with injuries.
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Strategic Storytelling: Frameworks Everyone Can Use

Tom Meehan, CEO CONTROLTEK
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Storytelling isn’t just for writers, speakers, or CEOs—it’s for all of us. Whether you’re leading a team, giving a presentation, teaching a class, pitching an idea, or just trying to make your message stick, the ability to tell a clear, compelling story is a game-changer.

The good news? You don’t have to be a natural storyteller. You just need the right frameworks. Here are a few proven storytelling structures you can use in almost any situation.

The SCQA Framework

SCQA is Situation → Complication → Question → Answer.
You start with the Situation to ground everyone, then add a Complication that brings tension.

Next comes the Question that shows what’s missing, and finally the Answer that fixes it.
It’s great for presentations, essays, business plans, even tricky conversations because it puts the problem front, then the solution.

💡 Tip: if you’re short on time, say the Answer first, then walk back through Question, Complication and Situation to keep things clear.

The ABT Framework

ABT is just three beats: And → But → Therefore.
And tells what’s normal, But drops a problem, Therefore gives the fix.
Because it’s short, it works for elevator pitches, quick emails, or fast talks where people only have a few seconds.

💡 Tip: try to keep the whole thing under 30 seconds; the rhythm works best when it’s snappy.

Judge dismisses NRF's challenge to New York surveillance pricing law

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Four Sacramento residents arrested for string of retail theft in the region

The Modesto Police Department arrested four people from Sacramento on Monday for theft at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Modesto, after previously committing theft at the store in Turlock.

The Turlock Police Department informed their Modesto counterpart of suspects traveling north who might target the Modesto Dick’s Sporting Goods as they did in Turlock.

Employees at the Modesto store observed suspects entering within minutes of the warning given by TPD. Due to the early warning, MPD said that store staff and loss prevention personnel intervened as two of the suspects selected high-value merchandise valued at up to $1,300.

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Survey Exposes National Security Blind Spots in Corporate America

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Top Five Benefits of Video Surveillance Systems for Convenience Stores

Convenience store owners know security is a top priority given they often operate 24/7 in high traffic environments and have unique challenges. C-stores are prone to ongoing security issues and instances of crime, like assaults, robberies, break-ins, vandalism, loitering, carjacking and more. The need for cost effective security and anti-crime solutions are paramount. Furthermore, C-stores can be prone to theft, fraudulent activities, and operational inefficiencies that can quickly erode profits.

March Networks understands these pain points and offers cost-effective intelligent video surveillance solutions tailored specifically for C-stores. Additionally, our continuing focus on privacy and data security makes our solutions ideal for C-stores that are looking for the highest level of cyber protection – at a cost-effective price point.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top benefits of intelligent video surveillance systems and highlight how March Networks partners with convenience stores to addresses these specific challenges.

Publix embraces open carry as shoppers split on safety concerns

Publix says it will now allow open carry of firearms in its stores, following a recent change in Florida law.

Reactions from shoppers in Hollywood were mixed.

“I come from Virginia — they’ve had open carry for years,” shopper Chris Zuk said. “Not a big deal at all.”

Others were less comfortable.

“I like westerns, but I don’t want to see nobody walking around with a weapon on their side,” shopper Darryl Williams said.

The new law allows open carry but includes restrictions: it’s still prohibited for those under 21 or with felony convictions. Private businesses can also opt out.

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Amazon says it had nothing to do with 250 Maine ballots in one of its boxes

Amazon says it had nothing to do with hundreds of Maine ballots allegedly showing up in an Amazon box at a home in Newburgh.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a Newburgh woman claims she received 250 blank Maine absentee in an Amazon box on September 30. The package appeared to have been opened and resealed.

The state says the ballots were found the same day the town of Ellsworth reported it was missing a shipment of 250 ballots.

Bellows says the woman's and a blogger were notified of the incident on September 30, but not anyone in her office or police.

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Broken Opt-Outs, Big Fines: Tractor Supply Shows Privacy Enforcement Has Arrived for Retail

California’s $1.35 million penalty against Tractor Supply marks a turning point in retail privacy enforcement. Until now, many retailers assumed regulators were more interested in tech giants than store chains. That assumption is over.

The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has made clear that practices like broken opt-out mechanisms, incomplete privacy notices, and weak vendor contracts won’t pass scrutiny.

This isn’t an isolated case. Sephora (AG, 2022), Honda and Todd Snyder (CPPA, 2025), and Healthline (AG, 2025) have all faced CCPA enforcement—accelerating over the last two years. Enforcement is expanding beyond the tech sector into every business that handles sensitive consumer data. 

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IMPD: 3 injured in shooting at CVS store on east side of Indianapolis

Three people were injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Tuesday night.

According to IMPD, officers were called to the CVS store located at 4401 E. 10th St. around 6:41 p.m. to investigate a reported disturbance. When police arrived at the scene, they located two female victims who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds inside the CVS.

While police were working at the CVS, they received an additional report that indicated a male victim had walked into Community East Hospital with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. 

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Senate Approves New Workplace Safety Agency Leaders: What Employers Can Now Expect From OSHA and MSHA

When the Senate approved David Keeling to take over as the head of OSHA and Wayne Palmer to lead MSHA yesterday, it ushered in a new day for employers across the country.

You can expect to see workplace safety policies, priorities, and regulations shift over the course of the next few years now that new leadership is officially in place.

How will these moves translate into action? What should employers expect? And more importantly, what should you do? Here is your guide to these changes.

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