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External Loss Prevention

Hear from retail LP professionals and others talking to the external side of retail loss prevention. Get advice and tips in dealing with opportunist shoplifters all the way to organized retail crime. Check out the videos below.

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You took it all!

Alan was full of wild stories from the 'olden days' of LP - but we thought this story was the most entertaining of all!

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Safety in a Stop

Steve talks about things to consider when making an external apprehension.

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Are cameras better?

Jordan talks about the difference between working the cameras and working the floor and the inherent advantages and disadvantages to both.

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You took it all!

A conversation with Alan Chambers

Alan was full of wild stories from the 'olden days' of LP - but we thought this story was the most entertaining of all!

Alan's Bio/Experience

Starting in the industry in the 70's, Alan helped create the industry as it is today. Alan Chambers held various LP positions such as Detective, Manager, and Director before leaving the industry in the late 80's.

Additional Information

External LP is the meat and potatoes of retail loss prevention. Get advice on external issues, and see how others are dealing with it. As organized retail crime continues to hit American retailers, see how reatilers are fighting back. Learn the different approaches that big box retailers, specialty retailers and even small boutiques are taking when it comes to ORC. As the market changes, so does the approach in dealing with external theft. Hear from the people that are making those changes.