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Atlanta Division: Violence in Ferguson Missouri
Violence appears to be the norm during dark hours in Ferguson Missouri over the past few nights. Police are trying to keep the community safe from the "provocateurs" that appear to be using the tragic death of a young man as an excuse to cause havoc within this and...
Orlando Division: Racial Profiling
Significant penalties may occur if your loss prevention officers do not document that they are not profiling people for shoplifting and other crimes by their race, sexual orientation, or any other protected criteria. Barneys of New York recently agreed to pay $525,000...
Orlando Division: Theft by Employees
Internal theft; theft by employees increased 6.5% in 2013. This is a significant increase considering the rate of theft was high prior to the increase. 1.1 million people were arrested for shoplifting (theft) in 2013. There is no value in subtlety when it comes to...
Jacksonville Division: Cargo & Inventory Thefts
Cargo and Inventory thefts have reached an all time high in 2012 and 2013. In addition to the number of significant theft are the increased value of the thefts. Criminals have recognized the value in stealing entire shipments. Shipments are often found in containers...
Tampa Bay Division: Electric Fences?
St. Petersburg City Council has been asked to consider allowing land zoned for industrial use to be protected by electric fences. City Council discussed the idea and then sent it back to committee for further discussion. The potential for trouble is obvious for this...
Miami Division: Guns not allowed in Target Stores
Guns are not welcomed in a number of retail outlets including Target, Chili's, Jack in the Box and Starbucks among others. A group named Open carry Texas has opposed these requests whereas the Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense supports the move. As in so many issues...
