A recent public meeting exposed tensions about how a city-wide video surveillance system is being used to identify crime suspects in Detroit.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 11, 2019
MarketsandMarkets says the worth of the vehicle access control market could reach $22.6 billion by 2027.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 10, 2019
Video surveillance is no longer stagnant. With new SmartTruck technology, IoT gives officials real-time, archivable coverage of facilities.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 07, 2019
When this upgrade project began in early 2017, there was a mix of standard-resolution legacy video cameras scattered throughout the facilities.
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Jun 01, 2019
According to a National Retail Federation survey, retailers in the US alone lose almost $50 billion to theft every year.
- By Duane Humphreys
- Feb 28, 2019
It’s no secret Americans like to shop online. A marketing survey showed 40 percent of U.S. internet users made purchases several times a month in 2017.
- By Dana Pruiett
- Dec 01, 2018
Beware holiday shoppers. Attempts at fraud will peak on Thanksgiving Day this year.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Nov 21, 2018
NCR plans to integrate StopLift’s artificial intelligence tech, which detects unusual and possibly fraudulent behavior in self-checkout systems, into its point-of-sale portfolio.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 13, 2018
After much research, they decided to contract Skyline Technology Solutions for their surveillance system because of their transparency, robust IT background and previous experience with medical marijuana facilities.
Apple is looking for new ways to deter theft from their retail stores.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 09, 2018
If you think your dealership isn’t conducive to outside pressures, ask the merchants of Smalltown, USA, about that new Walmart going up on the outskirts of the municipality.
- By Scott Lindley
- Sep 01, 2018
There are many aspects to consider when developing a retail security strategy, including loss prevention, physical security, asset protection, risk management, and IT.
The retail industry has become increasingly competitive as brick-and-mortar companies attempt to hold their own against online retailers offering low prices and free shipping. In this environment, retailers are seeking every possible advantage they can get in order to grow revenues while also addressing traditional security challenges like inventory loss.
- By Jennifer Hackenburg
- Jun 01, 2018
A civilian loss prevention officer and two Dallas police officers were shot at a Home Depot in the Texas city.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 25, 2018
Card information from charges in-store at Sakes Off 5th and Lord & Taylor have been found vulnerable online.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 03, 2018
Traditionally, security directors deployed physical access control systems to secure doors and IT managers controlled their networks. Physical security and IT security were managed independently and operated in silos. Today, this model is no longer successful.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Apr 01, 2018
Captis Intelligence announced today the addition of Rite Aid.
Richard Rawlings is the kind of guy that keeps track of everything in his shop, and when his Gas Monkey Garage started booming, an up-to-date security system was critical.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 01, 2017
Call it what you will, marijuana, cannabis, weed, Mary Jane or pot, it’s creating a whole new gold rush for entrepreneurs in an emerging industry, including security products and services.
For retailers of high end consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, e-readers, drones, digital cameras and fitness watches, the customer’s retail experience can be just as important as loss prevention.
- By Del Williams
- Jul 01, 2017