So I’m a loss prevention agent, I just started two weeks ago at a new placement. I flip between two stores throughout the week. I’ve found that at one of the stores my co-workers are much more bright, happy and over all pretty positive to be around. The other store I work at though, they all seem miserable or cranky. I like everyone and get along with them, they’re nice to me as well. I want to help make the place more positive and lighten the mood for everyone even in a small way, to make people enjoy their day more, as it seems everyone is on edge. I was wondering if you guys had any advice to cultivate a more positive environment? I do try to smile and ask people how they’re doing and genuinely listen to what they’re saying to me. I understand this isn’t my responsibility, but I just like helping people.

So I’m felon not for stealing or drugs but Assault under extreme emotional disturbance. A couple years back I went off my meds and assaulted a loved one. I got the call today for an interview tomorrow he mentioned there was a background check I didn’t say anything at that time. Which I feel stupid for now. I feel like I should have mentioned I’m a felon. Is there any chance I can get this job. It’s actually something I think could be fun. It’s for Walmart.

so basically i got work as a security guard at a national supermarket problem is im supposed to always be on the door unless i see a customer acting suspicious immediately upon entering i have no access to cameras no colleagues or other security guard to talk to and awful line of sight to abut 80 percent of the store. I cant see shit and the place where the store is is between two of the roughest places in the county i know that people are stealing but cant really stop them because if they see me then they will just leave upon identifying me watching them (its a small store relatively speaking just got awful sight lines) any advice can give more information if needed.

Does anyone have any experience or information what it’s like working for them? I saw a job, asset protection investigator, but don’t want to leave where I’m at if it’s horrible, not supportive, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Hey all im on the fence about which one i would go with if i get an offer from both! have anyone worked for both or left one for the other? Pros? Cons?

Hey i got offered 24.50 yesterday for APS at my local home depot is that a good offer? Pros and Cons of APS at Home Depot?

They laid off a bunch of roaming LP Agents today and are going through a re-org. They are the most robbed store in the mall and it’s going to get comical. At Macys almost every other apprehension we get has their merchandise and we just toss it 😂😂 because they never want to help or come down and get it.

Anyone else hear this news or deal with Victoria Secret LP?

I'm super nervous this is my first "professional" job interview.

What should I wear?

And what questions are they likely to ask?

Are there things should and shouldn't say?

Any and all advice is appreciated, I am 20 and this would be my first LP/AP job.

I was caught shoplifting at Simon's back in December and they let me go without police coming or being charged by police (apparently they were too busy). I received this letter and it was in French so needed to use Google Lens to translate.

Do I have to pay this to avoid Simon's pressing charges? Am I understanding this accurately? What do I do in this situation, pay the $550 and they will drop everything? I wasn't arrested by police or charged at the time so I'm confused if I don't pay this then I will police coming to my door to arrest me? The wording is a bit confusing thank you so much in advance!

Additionally the lawyer is in Quebec but the offense occurred in Ontario does that make a difference?

The wording is:

Madam,

We have been informed by our client, La Maison Simons Inc., that you committed theft on 10/12/2024 at its establishment. To this end, an arrest report was prepared and our client has informed you of her intention to claim the damages she suffered as a result of your crime.

We have been instructed to claim from you the total amount of $550.00 representing the investigation and handling costs incurred by our client. In the event that you fail to pay the aforementioned amount by January 30, 2025, we have been instructed to commence all appropriate civil legal proceedings to collect the amount claimed, without further notice or delay.

If the relevant authorities decide to file criminal charges, evidence of victim compensation could, in the event of a conviction, be taken into consideration in determining your sentence.

PLEASE ACT ACCORDINGLY.

Me Karl Sacha Langlois, LL.L., B.A.Α., ΟΜΑ

Lawyer

Please contact Ms. Pierrette Lemmetti at 450-443-1576 or 1-833-553-8185

Civil Prosecution Action - P.O. Box 93 St-Bruno Branch, Saint-Bruno Quebec J3V 4P8

PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED PRE-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE

Also there is no actual law firm letter head it only says "A.P.C. Action Poursuite/Civil Suit"

Has anyone worked at Ollie’s before…done some research but wanted to know if anyone had any first hand knowledge about the company

I am the director of a thrift business for a non profit. The thrift store gets AMAZING donations from the community so our shop has higher end designer and collectables on the sales floor as well as usual thrift faire. As of now our loss prevention consists of floor awareness. Period. I am in the process beefing up our handling of loss prevention. I have worked in corporate retail for 35+ years and am knowledgeable in loss prevention. The problem is we are part of a social services agency, in the same building. We have an on site food shelf, we have housing services and homelessness prevention. So a segment of our shoppers are also participants in the agency. A lot of our participants come here with current and real daily traumas that they experience in our current society. I am trying to keep the store inviting to people and not seem criminalizing when they come in. I am considering starting to using RFID tags on the higher end items, but then I would have to install the door towers, which could set some people off. Does anyone one have any suggestions? The money I am losing goes to pay for food for our food shelf as well as paying for the housing services. I am not saying that I suspect the participants in all the shrink, it is actually the opposite. I am concerned that we may be becoming an easy mark as professionals figure out our security ain't that tight. I will note that the high end stuff on the floor is a recent addition. We used to go directly to ebay, but now we are trying to give our customers first crack on these things. We do have 3 locked display cases that the jewelry and smaller things that can slip into pockets go into. Thanks for any advise you can give.

https://youtu.be/Iwxui4wNYls Curious how fast this walmart API was fired considering the guy who he had arrested and was assaulted by the cops never passed last point of sale

What am I supposed to look for while auditing employee transactions? How do I know if they are doing something shady?

I have no training in this area of LP, is there any trainings you guys recommend?

I've been working LP at Sephora since November and so far it's going well. I've focused alot on training the staff and they are getting pretty good at spotting and detering external theft.

Next week I'm going to start putting my time and energy into learning the operation side of the buisness, however I have never had a jib before this where I was able to focus on operational shrink. What kind of things should I be looking for? Any advice to cut down on Operational shrink?

I am 20 I recently graduated and I don't want a normal or normal paying job, I want something more engaging and that pays more.

I got an interview for Nordstrom rack for a asset protection agent, but I am not sure if this is what I want to do I don't want my job to be I have to wrestle some pregnant lady or drug addict into hand cuffs lol. I know what the people are doing is wrong but I still feel bad being the one to do it. But I think I can get over that.

I also am worried due to my age and lack of experience I could be wasting my time going to this interview, with no experience how hard is this to get into?

And what are typical things you do as lp/ap?

Have an interview coming up and was wondering about the job.

-how is the lp office/ cameras

• is starting pay negotiable because top end is 34 and I think I can get close due to my experience just don’t know if pay negotiation is a thing there
• do I make my own schedule

I’ve heard Kohls has gone to deterrence over apprehensions. Is this true? -is there a dress code?

Anything else I should know?

I recently got an offer letter for an API position at my local store. I live in Oregon where Marijuana is legal and was wondering if the pre employment drug test includes Marijuana. Anyone In a legal state know??

Hey just wanted some advice. Back in 2021 I promoted to a management role. I moved out of state and ended up having to step down to move back due to family reasons. I’ve been successful in my role but it seems like I’m somewhat blacklisted from promoting again because although I go above and beyond, and am a high performer I have not received another opportunity. Would anyone have some insight on what I should do next. Should I try to move to a different company or do something different to open up opportunities again? Thanks in advance

To my fellow AP/LP brethren here, let's say your cashiers or customer service minions accept an online return for a high value ($500-$1,000) item not stocked in store but is really a decoy, counterfeit, or similar looking item. Everything looks legit/checks out and they accept and process the return.

Let's assume no ID was required/given and the perp walks out clean.

At this point, the return is tossed in with the others in usual pile. God knows what happens to the item from here..

I guess 2 things?

A) Are you specifically sifting for that return at some point? (Even if if wasn't suspicious at the time of return?)

B) Even if it eventually gets "discovered" as illegitimate. Are you doing anything from here?

I started the API position for Walmart earlier this month and so far its been pretty chill and ofc being that im training right now i have to mirror someone’s schedule and shadow them throughout the day. Most of the day is of course just sitting there watching the cameras, and it does get boring pretty quickly and i currently have no earbuds right now so besides playing music/podcasts i was wondering what some of you all do to help pass the time? I do pushups and shadow boxing a little bit (sparing is my hobby) but definitely cant do that through a whole 8 hour shift 😭

How much does a corporate loss prevention manager make.

What is the difference between the Investigative Interview in person seminars for $500 compared to the 10 hour online course for "WZ Loss Prevention" that's on the "WZAcademy' website for $300?

I'm going to be attending the seminar in May, but I'm curious if the 10 hour course is also worth it/what exactly it is.

Do any of you have an opinion between these two?

I work in a central analyst role and just started with a new company. I’m looking to see what other types of XBR software is used out there. I have experience with a few but want to know what other vendors I could explore.

How likely is Nordstrom to call previous employers? I had a not so great departure from my last job but my only other expirence is at a restaurant. I only worked at the place for 3 months so should I even put it?

And what should I expect? An any advice for working and the interview? I am 20 and this will be my first LP job.

I've been approached by the owner of one of the stores my current company provides security and loss prevention for to run a new in house loss prevention team. This would be my first managerial role in the industry, so any tips on training, hiring, what questions to ask when I'm interviewing someone would be greatly appreciated!

Any info on sportsman’s warehouse loss prevention/AP still cameras or ptz setup? On hand or hands off, big or small teams? Apprehension or paper shrink and MPP focused. TIA