Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention Briefing Crime School

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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