Criminology Exploring Criminal Behavior Tara Franklin 12082016 Professor Sunshine Richards introduction Shoplifting is to steal items displayed goods in stores Merriam Webster 2016 During the holiday seasons retail stores are at risk for shoplifting and suffer the effects of losing ID: 635532
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Loss Prevention Presentation
Criminology Exploring Criminal BehaviorTara Franklin12/08/2016Professor Sunshine RichardsSlide2
introduction
Shoplifting is to steal items displayed goods in stores (Merriam Webster, 2016) During the holiday seasons, retail stores are at risk for shoplifting and suffer the effects of losing revenue due to shoplifting. With proper training in preventative measures on how to spot and prevent shoplifting, this training could reduce the effects that shoplifting causes to businesses and communities. Slide3
Background on Shoplifting
According to National Association 27 million people are shoplifters, 1 in 11 (National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, 2014)Three percent of shoplifter who are professionals, shop lift for a living or financial gain. In other cases, people steal to fulfill their drug addiction or for something they are lacking such as materialistic reasonsThere isn’t a profile for a shoplifter (Shoplifting Statistics, 2014)
It cost US retailers bout 42 billion a year due to products missing because of shoplifting (Fisher, Anne, 2015)Slide4
Why do they do it?
There are two types of shoplifters. There are professional and non-professional and each kind of theft is done for different purposes. Some people shoplift just for the pleasure of it. They seek out something to fill a void and the act of stealing fulfills this need. Three percent of shoplifter who are professionals, shop lift for a living or financial gain. People steal to fulfill their drug addiction or for something they are lacking such as materialistic reasons.Slide5
Preventative Measurements
Design the store to increase visibility (Shoplifting Security Measures, 2008)Dressing room limits (Shoplifting Security Measures, 2008Alarms, CamerasKnow your inventory and keep close eye (Shoplifting Security Measures, 2008)Slide6
Techniques used by Shoplifters
Walking without a purpose (Shoplifting Security Measures, 2008)Hanging around and not necessarily purchasing itemsUsing item to conceal merchandise (Waters, Shari, 2016)Take advantage when stores are busy like during holidaysSlide7
Effects of shoplifting on stores and communities
It cost US retailers bout 42 billion a year due to products missing because of shoplifting (Fisher, Anne ,2015)Reduces profits which cause price increase and effects shoppers pockets (Kokemuller, Neil,2016).Time spent in court dealing with pressing chargesSlide8
Conclusion
Shoplifting causes a domino affect by not only affecting stores but the damage trickles down and affects consumers as well. With proper store policy and procedures and providing staff with the necessary training in loss prevention, this simple solution to combat shoplifting could lead to a successful profitable year in retail. Slide9
Reflection
I was able to demonstrate my dependability with this project by providing employees a plan to prevent loss for Macy’s Department stores. This company depended on a plan to prevent profit loss due to the affects of shoplifting. I was also able to use my communication skills by writing out an effective guide for employees to understand the effects of shoplifting, what to look for, and preventative steps to take ,which will be beneficial for the companies future.Slide10
resources
Merriam-Webster,2016, retrieve from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopliftShoplifting Prevention Tips. (2008). Security Today, retrieved from https://securitytoday.com/articles/2008/08/08/shoplifting-prevention-tips.aspx
Waters, Shari. (2016). How to Identify Shoplifters, retrieved from
https://www.thebalance.com/shoplifting-prevention-101-2890256
Kokemuller
, Neil. (2016). The Effects Shoplifting Has on a Business, retrieved from
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-shoplifting-business-59560.html
Shoplifting Statistics. (2014). National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, retrieved from
http://www.shopliftingprevention.org/what-we-do/learning-resource-center/statistics/
Fisher, Anne.(2015). U.S. retail workers are No.1 in employee theft, retrieved from
http://fortune.com/2015/01/26/us-retail-worker-theft/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplift
Merriam-Webster,2016, retrieve from
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplift
Shoplifting Prevention Tips. (2008). Security Today, retrieved from
https://securitytoday.com/articles/2008/08/08/shoplifting-prevention-tips.aspx
Waters, Shari. (2016). How to Identify Shoplifters, retrieved from
https://www.thebalance.com/shoplifting-prevention-101-2890256
Kokemuller
, Neil. (2016). The Effects Shoplifting Has on a Business, retrieved from
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-shoplifting-business-59560.html
Shoplifting Statistics. (2014). National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, retrieved from
http://www.shopliftingprevention.org/what-we-do/learning-resource-center/statistics/
Fisher, Anne.(2015). U.S. retail workers are No.1 in employee theft, retrieved from
http://fortune.com/2015/01/26/us-retail-worker-theft/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplift