Retail's Theft Tech Tipping Point: Smart Solutions for the New Era of Loss Prevention

Retail theft has reached a technology tipping point, with retailers now embracing advanced, AI-driven solutions to combat escalating losses. The shift signals a departure from reactive tactics toward proactive, data-informed strategies that protect merchandise and improve safety. Smart surveillance, real-time analytics, and intelligent deterrence tools are no longer optional—they're becoming essential.

AInvest

Cal/OSHA’s Significant Revisions to Proposed Workplace Violence Regulation Would Create More Obligations for More Employers

Cal/OSHA has proposed sweeping changes to its workplace violence prevention standards, expanding requirements to cover more employers and mandating written prevention plans. These changes would heighten compliance demands, especially for retail and healthcare employers, by adding detailed risk assessments, training, and incident logs. If adopted, the rule could redefine workplace safety accountability across California.

The National Law Review

These were the retail C-suite moves to know in June

June saw a wave of major executive shake-ups across the retail sector, signaling shifts in strategy and leadership focus. New appointments spanned areas like technology, operations, and marketing—underscoring how companies are doubling down on innovation and customer experience. As retailers navigate an evolving landscape, the C-suite is adapting to meet the moment.

Retail Brew

AI is Powering Advancements in Dynamic Physical Security

AI is transforming physical security by enabling dynamic threat detection, real-time response, and predictive risk analysis. With tools like computer vision and intelligent video analytics, security teams can shift from passive monitoring to active intervention. These advancements are redefining how organizations safeguard people, property, and operations in increasingly complex environments.

Security Info Watch

A New Way to Think About Metrics in Security Operations

Traditional security metrics are falling short in today’s evolving threat landscape, prompting leaders to rethink how they measure success. The article advocates for outcome-based metrics that capture true business impact, like incident prevention and operational continuity. It's a call to move beyond volume counts and toward meaningful, strategic insights.

Security Magazine

Dr. Brian Cutler

Consultant & Expert Witness on eyewitness memory, interrogations, false confession & other forensic psychology topics

TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley is back on her soap box about false confessions and keeps it real with Dr. Brian Cutler – expert in false confessions — in this podcast.

Why should LP professionals care about false confessions? Does it happen in the retail interview (interrogation) room? Dr. Cutler talks about all these questions and poses some interesting points for LP interviewing pros to consider.

Are you making false promises? What about written confessions? If you care about the integrity of your interviewing craft – you’ll take a listen.

Granted, Amber did this interview a few years ago and recently felt it was important to publish. Has anything changed? What’s your opinion? Email Amber your comments here.

Connect with Dr. Cutler here.

Target is testing digital shelf-unlocking technology for shoppers

Target is testing new technology to allow shoppers to lock and unlock store shelves using their smartphones, an anti-theft solution that has been explored by competitors like Walmart.

The tech move was announced during an internal staff call Thursday by Chief Stores Officer Adrienne Costanzo, according to Bloomberg News.

The technology would enable shoppers to the ability to quickly access items without the assistance of a store employee with physical keys, marking a shift in tactics as the company works to curb retail theft.

News Nation

Idaho suspected shooter intentionally set fire, police say

Two firefighters were fatally shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Another man found dead with a firearm on Canfield Mountain is believed to be the only shooter in Sunday’s attacks, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.

Investigators are likely working to understand the motivation of the Idaho suspect who they believe started a brush fire before shooting at responding firefighters in what authorities describe as a planned ambush, a former intelligence official told CNN.

CNN

'HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT' State law enforcement seizes drugs in statewide retail bust

TWH

Get Video Verification of Point of Sale Data with POS Connect

OpenEye Web Services’ POS Connect offers businesses better visibility into operations and transactions by combining point-of-sale data with video surveillance.

This allows you to quickly add context to receipt disparities or issues and directly compare transaction data against events within security footage. 

Customizable search and alerts enable proactive response to suspicious incidents while also helping streamline investigations into past events, with cloud-managed clip sharing in OpenEye Web Services allowing you to securely get video to law enforcement. By taking advantage of point-of-sale integration with video security, you’ll be able to strengthen your business’ loss prevention efforts and uncover valuable new insights.

Walmart opens dark stores as it tackles complicated and costly process of fulfilling online grocery orders

The US retail giant is testing out whether this option will enable it to more quickly fill orders from customers who are paying extra to get items faster.

The concept of using dark stores to fulfill online grocery orders isn't new, of course; it has been in use for decades, and Walmart has been active in this space for years on a small scale.

Although the retailer operates 4,650 stores in the USA, and 90% of the US population is located within ten miles of one of its stores, fulfilling online grocery orders is a complicated and costly process. 

RTIH

Florida AG Announced 44 Statewide Organized Retail Theft Arrests

The Florida Organized Retail Crime Exchange (FORCE) played a significant role in this crackdown.

The nationwide blitz operation targeted criminals, and organized crime rings that prey on retailers.

“Due to great coordination among our state law enforcement and Florida Organized Retail Crime Exchange, 44 criminals were arrested as part of a nationwide organized retail theft blitz,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier.

“The rule of law means something in Florida; this is another example of our state working with law enforcement to stop criminals.”

West Orlando News

DoorDash,Flytrex announce expansion of drone delivery services in DFW metro

DoorDash and Flytrex have launched a drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, offering food delivery by autonomous aircraft to residents in parts of Little Elm and Frisco.

The rollout follows a successful pilot program and makes use of Flytrex’s drone fleet, which now operates daily between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Customers can order from a selection of local and national restaurants, including Papa Johns and The Brass Tap, directly through the DoorDash app.

Eligible users are given the option to select drone delivery at checkout. 

M+A Electronics

Manager, Asset Protection Technology - Victra

The Manager of Asset Protection Technology is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing support of security technologies across our national retail footprint and corporate offices. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Asset Protection Operations, this role manages an offshore AP tech team and ensures all systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business and operational goals.

Get a rare look at enterprise risk through the eyes of the C-suite where strategy, security, and leadership intersect. Don’t miss this high-level conversation at APEX!

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Searching for a Video Surveillance System? Here are the Questions You Need to Ask

Angelo Tebano

Director, North American Channel Sales| March Networks

Choosing a video surveillance system today is more complex than ever. With the rise of AI-driven analytics, camera-to-cloud, and business intelligence tools, the right solution can do far more than just record footage.  It can also enhance security, optimize operations, and reduce costs. But with so many options, how do you know what to look at for your financial, institution, restaurant or retail business? 

When looking at video security systems, here are the key factors and questions you should consider when looking at your options, along with common pitfalls to avoid.

Back to Basics: Building and Maintaining Psychological Safety

While workers face many physical hazards on the job, it’s important to consider the non-physical hazards as well.

Psychological safety is a crucial part of any workplace, meaning employees can speak up about safety concerns without fear of reprisal or criticism.

EHS Daily Advisor

Disturbing gun incident rocks Buffalo Tops store

The shadow of tragedy continues to loom over the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue in East Buffalo, where a disturbing gun incident earlier this month has resulted in multiple arrests and renewed concerns about safety at the location that became synonymous with racial violence in 2022.

On June 17, surveillance cameras inside the grocery store captured footage that would lead to a chain of events resulting in serious criminal charges against two Buffalo men.

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