

10 tips to prevent retail crime
- Say hello to people as they enter your store. Offer to help them while in departments. Contact acts as a deterrent.
- Have your cameras easily visible so shoplifters know they are being watched.
- Change locks or codes when employees with access change. If you have access control then disable their card.
- Don't have employees carry a cash drawer through the store. Have drop locations and remove cash after hours if available or if you must have a manager or security escort them.
5. Design your store so cases and isles can be viewed easily. - Place video cameras in blind spots throughout the store and by cash registers. Cameras by the doors are good as a deterrent and to help identify criminals.
- Require management to ring up employee purchases.
- Within HR ask integrity questions on the interview.
- Have an anonymous drop box for employees to submit theft reports. This can help you understand who you need to keep an eye on and protect the whistle-blowers.
- Keep loading doors closed when not in use, have two employees check in items and put a camera in the loading area. Well-placed lighting can prevent a lot of issues.
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