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Training

We offer training programs on various aspects of safety and security. Please view our many programs below. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail us.

Shoplifter Awareness
According to the University of Florida 2002 National Retail Security Survey, it is estimated that there was $31.3 billion in retail shrink reported. Of that, over $10 billion was attributed to shoplifting. The average dollar lost per incident was $207.18. This program will teach you how to protect yourself and how to make your business less attractive to the shoplifter. We will review what a typical shoplifter may look like and what drives them to shoplift. We will provide some past case histories for your review. Surveillance video of prosecuted shoplifters will be provided so you can observe first hand how this crime can affect your business.

How to Identify if you have a Dishonest Employee
According to the University of Florida 2002 National Retail Security Survey, it is estimated that there was $31.3 billion in retail shrink reported. Of that, over $15 billion was attributed to employee theft. The average dollar lost per incident was $1341.02. This program will identify how to protect your business from a dishonest employee. Topics covered will include: employee hiring and background checks, policy and procedure adherence, awareness programs, and what motivates an employee to be dishonest. We will provide you with past case histories and surveillance video of prosecuted employee cases will be reviewed.

Point of Sale
Do your cashiers know how to identify counterfeit money? Do they know how to prevent a quick change artist from stealing cash from the register? Do they know what to look for on a check and credit card? In this program, we will provide you with some scenarios that were prosecuted and explain how each could have been prevented. We will offer suggestions for policies and procedures to implement to prevent such incidents.

Electronic Surveillance
Lights, camera, action. Do you know if your company requires a surveillance camera system? How much money can you spend and is it worth it? We will explain when a camera system is beneficial. Do you require an electronic article surveillance system? We will also discuss if this program will be an asset to your business.

What is shrink and how can I control it?
This program discusses what contributes to your shrink problem and how you can control it. You will need to know where your problem is before you can address the issues related to it. A complete threat analysis survey should be completed to identify the areas of concern. We will discuss the numerous ways to protect yourself and your profits from losses related to theft and safety.

Shoplifter and Dishonest Employee Investigations
We provide shoplifter and dishonest employee investigations. We also assist the store owners on how to conduct an investigation and when to get local law enforcement involved. We will teach you some of the requirements to pursue an investigation and what you should be looking for.

White Collar Crimes
Worthless Check Collection & Prosecution, Credit Card Fraud, Refund Fraud
White collar crime is one of the least prosecuted and known crimes of today. There is not that much information provided to protect the business owner from these areas. We will provide you with some information and how to investigate and prosecute those who take advantage of you. Will also provide you with information on how you can recover some of your losses civilly.

Safety Awareness
When was the last time you had someone check your business for safety hazards? Could you pass a fire department inspection if you were required to? Do you know what to look for to prevent an accident? Safety awareness is one topic which is rarely thought about but can cause the greatest negative impact to your business. We will teach how to perform a safety checklist and identify problems that you may have never thought of.

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