Loss Prevention Techniques
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TO PREVENT SHOPLIFTING:
- Request a free business security survey from your local police departments Crime Prevention unit.
- Position mirrors in the store so that all areas can be viewed from the cash register.
- Look the customer in the eye-offer assistance-talk with him/her.
- Be aware of the isolated shopper.
- Install some type of indicator that a customer has entered the shop.
- Train new employees to be alert in spotting potential thieves and in follow-up procedures after an incident.
- Keep candy and small high value items close to cash register and, where possible, in glass cases.
- Dont pile stock high on top shelves.
- Keep store areas well lit.
- No customers should be allowed to take merchandise into ice fishing shanties or pop-up blinds on display.
- Alternate the direction of clothing hangers on racks.
- ALWAYS PROSECUTE!
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