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Join Cory Lowe, PhD, and Justin Smith, PhD, of the LPRC as they reflect on Smith’s offender research program. To learn more about shoplifting offenders, read Smith’s report, Who Shoplifts? A Profile of the Offenders Behind Retail Theft .

Join host Tiffany Frison and guest Beau Nutter as they discuss his newest research report, License Plate Reader Dosing and Placement: A Guide for Effective Deployment . Amid ongoing debate surrounding license plate reader (LPR) technology, Nutter explains why many states continue to permit its use and examines the data sources that informed the report’s findings. He also shares best practices for...

In this episode, host Tiffany Frison is joined by Research Scientist Sam Yeung, PhD, to discuss his latest publication, Social Engineering in Retail: A Practitioner’s Playbook . Dr. Yeung explores the growing threat of social engineering scams targeting retailers, the risks these schemes pose, and the potential operational and financial harms they can cause.

Join host Beau Nutter on this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast as he speaks with the LPRC’s newest Research Scientist, Jacob Judd, PhD(c). Together, they explore Judd’s background, research experience, and his latest study, which focused on New York’s Retail Worker Safety Law. Judd offers a practical analysis of the law’s impact on retailers and shares valuable insights on how retailers can ada...

In this episode, Christina Burton, PhD, sits down with UCF graduate student interns Amelia and Sara to discuss their work with the LPRC. They share how they are translating research into practice through R2P report writing and the development of a cargo theft mapping tool designed to support supply chain loss prevention professionals.

In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, host Tiffany Frison sits down with LPRC team member Beau Nutter to discuss the LPRC Serial Offender Program and its work to advance technology integration in retail environments. Beau shares how the program brings together research, retailers, and solution providers to test emerging technologies in real-world settings, evaluate how they work together, a...

This week, CrimeScience Podcast Host Tiffany Frison sits down with Christina Burton, PhD, to discuss her recent LPRC Research2Practice article on the LPRC’s recent and ongoing cargo theft survey. Christina breaks down the latest research, key trends, and tactics behind cargo theft, and what retailers and loss prevention professionals should know as they work to protect people and products througho...

This week, Beau Nutter sits down with Justin Smith, PhD, to discuss a recent LPRC Research2Practice article focused on theft techniques. Justin shares insights from the research, breaks down common methods offenders use, and explores what retailers and loss prevention professionals can learn from these behaviors to strengthen prevention strategies.

This week, LPRC CrimeScience Podcast Host Tiffany Frison speaks with LPRC Research Scientist Beau Nutter as they preview the LPRC Aerial Overwatch Drone Summit. They discuss what attendees can expect from the event, including key topics, emerging drone technologies, real-world applications, and opportunities to connect with leaders shaping the future of aerial overwatch. Listen in to this informat...

In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC’s Tiffany Frison speaks with Justin Smith, PhD, about a recent research report examining offender interactions with peg hook product displays. Justin also shares how he recruits offenders for research studies and why their firsthand perspectives are critical to understanding behavior and developing more effective loss prevention strategies.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, new host and LPRC team member Beau Nutter sits down with LPRC Research Scientist Christina Burton, Ph. D., to discuss new research conducted in collaboration with ALTO. They explore the report’s key findings, the research process, and how the results can help inform evidence-based strategies across the retail loss prevention and safety industry.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe speaks with Robert K. Brown of Axis Communications about the evolution of network video technology and its expanding role in retail. They explore how intelligent analytics, artificial intelligence, and integrated surveillance solutions can support loss prevention, strengthen safety, and provide broader operational insights.

In this special re-released episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Walter Palmer of CAP Index live from the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference. Tune in as they discuss the latest insights on risk, crime analytics, and how data-driven strategies are shaping the future of loss prevention. Don’t miss this on-the-ground conversation from one of the industry’s leading events...

In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, host Tiffany Frison sits down with Elissa DiPierro to explore best practices for AI prompting and practical ways to leverage artificial intelligence in everyday work. Elissa shares strategies for crafting more effective prompts, improving AI-generated results, and identifying high-impact use cases that can enhance productivity, decision-making, and inno...

SPECIAL RE-RELEASE In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe talks with Tom Arigi, Chief of Staff at the LPRC, about his four-decade career in retail loss prevention and leadership. Hear insights on mentorship, team development, and why operational excellence and people-first leadership are critical to long-term success.

In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, host Tiffany Frison welcomes Jackie Lee, M.S., to discuss her work in crime mapping, hotspot analysis, and other innovative initiatives aimed at advancing data-driven crime prevention. Jackie shares how spatial intelligence and emerging analytical tools are helping organizations identify risks, uncover patterns, and develop more effective prevention str...

Listen to this Re-Release from 2022 NRF Protect: CrimeScience Team Live from NRF Protect! Supply Chain Protection Summit in Philly August 2nd and 3rd! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss the NRF Protect Conference in Cleveland, the LPRC Team and Tech grow, Inflation and Stagflation conversation and its effects, Staffing Issues are Visible, and the protests and looting are discussed. Liste...

In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, host Alexandra Palomar sits down with Christina Burton, PhD, to discuss an R2P report examining the evolution of the CRAVED framework into the CAPTURED model. Together, they explore how this updated approach helps retailers better understand product vulnerability, offender decision-making, and opportunities to reduce theft through evidence-based prevent...

We are bringing this special CrimeScience episode from the 2024 LPRC Supply Chain Protection Summit back, as we commemorate an amazing LPRC Supply Chain Protection Summit this year! Take a listen! LIVE from the 2024 LPRC Supply Chain Protection Summit, it’s the CrimeScience Podcast! This week our hosts discuss some of the newest and latest trends, technology, and LPRC news live from Lebanon, TN! O...

On this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC Host Tiffany Frison welcomes new LPRC team member Beau Nutter, Research Scientist, for a conversation on the future of real-time intelligence in retail. Beau shares his background, his role at LPRC, and how the fusion of technology signals is helping organizations create smarter, faster, and more informed responses to today’s evolving retail c...

Take a listen to this special re-release! In this episode, the LPRC and hosts take a look at AI & Machine learning in 2018 and how it was leveraged in retail settings. Take a glimpse into the past and compare the transformation of AI over the past decade. 

In this episode, Director of Research Dr. Cory Lowe sits down with Eric Trehern from The Home Depot LIVE at the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference! They explore how retailers are leveraging real-time data, technology, and cross-industry partnerships to improve awareness, decision-making, and operational response across the retail environment.

In this episode, Dr. Cory Lowe, Director of Research, and Scott McBride from American Eagle discuss how research and real-world retail strategies come together to tackle today’s biggest challenges. From theft prevention to innovation in-store, they share practical insights on what’s working – and what’s next – for the future of retail.

Listen in to this early episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, as they recount the evolution of the Retail LP industry.

In this special episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Julie Lawson of the Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF). Julie highlights LPF’s 20th anniversary, reflecting on its impact on the industry while sharing exciting updates to their Certification programs. Tune in to hear how LPF continues to evolve and elevate education in loss prevention.