Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention Briefing

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Crime School is a talk-show about criminal activity, how it impacts your life, and what you can do about it. Discussions about crime and loss prevention will provide the education and training you need to make better-informed decisions about making places safe and secure for your family whether at home, at your place of business, or when out in public.

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Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention Briefing

Crime School

35 minutes 36 seconds

2 years ago

Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention Briefing

Convenience Store Security & Loss Prevention Challenges

* Big three: Armed Robbery; Employee Theft; and Shoplifting.

* Employee theft is greatest profit killer in C-Stores.

* Shoplifting is the second biggest cause of inventory loss.

Convenience Store News Magazine interview by Tammy Mastroberte.

Podcast Time Stamps:

[03:15] -- Interview begins with Convenience Store News Magazine.

[03:20] -- Big three: Armed Robbery; Employee Theft; and Shoplifting.

[04:25] -- 2500 sq.ft. box. It should be easy to control access, and inventory

[06:35] -- Four main categories for providing adequate c-store security.

[08:00] -- Employee theft is the greatest loss factor for last 40 years.

[12:15] -- Dishonest employees learn to bypass technology deterrents.

[15:25] -- Detailed shift training, accuracy, and accountability are critical.

[25:00] -- Strict cash control at all times is greatest robbery deterrent.

[27:00] -- Time delay safe; Drop-safe; Video surveillance with monitor display

[30:00] -- Robbers talk about easy targets and best store chains to rob.

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Robbery Prevention Decals Advertise Cash Handling Policy

Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention

* Convenience store security store design including crime risk analysis.

* Well-lighted exterior and highly-visible store interior are beneficial.

* Use security hardware and equipment to support design flaws.

* Liberal use of cash policy signs and decals for robbery prevention.

* Hire employees that are honest, capable, and accountable.

* Not all new hires have dexterity, speed, and accuracy for c-stores.

* Train with clearly defined and articulated procedures.

* Insist that every shift employee follows identical procedures.

* Audit some product or procedure every shift, every day.

* Rotate employees to compare shift sales and product movement.

* Convenience store security should be baked-in not layered on top.

* Convenience store loss prevention is a seamless part of daily routine.

Related Convenience Store Security Links

* Convenience Store Robbery and Cash handling.

* Gas Station Security - Car Burglary Sliders.

* Crime School Podcast Episode Index

* Crime School Podcast Homepage

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