LP Magazine

04/10/2026

If you missed last week's news in LP, we've got you covered 👇Governor Bob Ferguson vetoes $500K meant to fight retail theft | Deputies recover $1M in LEGO products from stolen trailers in Southern CA | Man accused in nationwide $350K Home Depot theft scheme arrested

Governor Bob Ferguson Vetoes $500K Meant to Fight Retail Theft | Deputies Recover $1M in LEGO Products From Stolen Trailers in Southern CA | Man Accused in Nationwide $350K Home Depot Theft Scheme Arrested

04/10/2026

Hank Siemers explains how high jewelry security has evolved into a strategic, intelligence-driven operation that protects people, assets, and brand prestige before, during, and after elite global events.

Hank Siemers explains how high jewelry security has evolved into a strategic, intelligence-driven operation that protects people, assets, and brand prestige before, during, and after elite global events.

04/10/2026

CONTROLTEK has appointed Timothy Beckett as key account manager for Canada to help expand its EAS and RFID business and strengthen customer relationships across the region.

CONTROLTEK has appointed Timothy Beckett as key account manager for Canada to help expand its EAS and RFID business and strengthen customer relationships across the region.

04/10/2026

Axon unveils new AI-powered tools to streamline real-time public safety operations, enhance situational awareness, and improve response coordination across video, 911, and reporting workflows.

Axon unveils new AI-powered tools to streamline real-time public safety operations, enhance situational awareness, and improve response coordination across video, 911, and reporting workflows.

04/10/2026

According to the DIKI Model of Intelligence, intelligence is actionable—this is, ultimately, what distinguishes it from other types of knowledge, information, or data...

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04/08/2026

A total of 313 restaurant and food service professionals and solution providers gathered at the Marriott Hotels in Allen, Texas to connect and learn about the biggest challenges and best practices at the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) Annual Conference on March 22-24.

A total of 313 restaurant and food service professionals and solution providers gathered at the Marriott in Allen, Texas to connect and learn about the biggest challenges and best practices at the Restaurant Loss Prevention Security Association’s (RLPSA) Annual Conference on March 22-24.

04/08/2026

A lot of promotions and big career advancements this month. Safe to say people are on the move! 😉

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.

04/07/2026

We can all recall a time when a brief comment or small gesture left a lasting impact. Sometimes these "small" moments go a long way, especially in the LP industry.

As Debbie Maples puts it: "A quick acknowledgment, a thank-you, or a moment of listening can change how someone views LP entirely."

What are small ways you've left a lasting impression on your employees? For Gary Johnson, CPP, it can be as simple as listening and asking the right questions. Joe Laufenberg, LPC sometimes writes small notes of appreciation.

This article argues that in loss prevention, brief but intentional human interactions build trust, strengthen compliance, and create lasting cultural impact.

04/07/2026

🧸 When Truffles, a three-foot-tall brown bear in a blue hat and overalls, was stolen from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in downtown Chicago right before Easter, police jumped on the case... 👀

When Truffles, a three-foot-tall brown bear in a blue hat and overalls, was stolen from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in downtown Chicago right before Easter, police jumped on the case.

04/06/2026

Adam Gilvin explains why OSINT is getting riskier for LP teams: "If it's online, it's fair game" is no longer true—how data is collected and used now carries real legal risk.

Loss prevention professionals must navigate the “Gray Data Zone” of open-source intelligence by balancing speed and investigative value with strict legal, ethical, and documentation standards to ensure credibility and compliance.

04/06/2026

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing criticism after vetoing $500,000 in funding meant to combat ORC...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing criticism after vetoing $500,000 in funding meant to combat organized retail crime.

04/02/2026

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of March, 2026!

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of March, 2026.