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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.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Fred Becker of Bloomingdale’s, live from the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference. A longtime leader and Vice Chair of the BOA Operations Committee, Fred shares insights from over 15 years of shaping IMPACT and advancing retail loss prevention. Tune in for a conversation on leadership, collaboration, and the future of the ind...

In this special episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Rick Beardsley of At Home, live from the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference. They explore the intersection between loss prevention and operational efficiency by leveraging new technology. Don’t miss this insightful conversation straight from one of the industry’s premier events.

LIVE FROM 2026 LPRC IMPACT: In this special 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’...

2026 LPRC IMPACT is next week! Take a listen to this hidden gem from 2019 LPRC IMPACT. In a special episode of CrimeScience, we feature insights from IMPACT veterans, industry partners, retailers, and technology partners on why LPRC IMPACT is the conference to attend!

As we are two weeks away from 2026 LPRC IMPACT, we are bringing back an early LPRC CrimeScience Podcast episode – LIVE from 2018 LPRC IMPACT! Register today for 2026 LPRC IMPACT at lpresearch.org/impact/

As we get closer to 2026 LPRC IMPACT & the opening of the LP Museum at the LPRC, we are happy to share this past episode! In this episode, special guest King Rogers (Master Technology Group)  discusses the history of the LPRC, his experience in building AP/LP programs, his future in the industry, and much more, with co-hosts Dr. Read Hayes (LPRC) and Tom Meehan (CONTROLTEK). 

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast , host Tiffany Frison sits down with Dr. Sam Yeung to unpack his latest R2P, Decoding the Scam: How Narrative DNA Protects the Modern Retailer . Discover how text analytics and cognitive science are helping retailers uncover hidden scam patterns, from impersonation tactics to gift card and bitcoin schemes. Tune in to learn how better data, smarter a...

LPRC CrimeScience Episode 204 with Guest & LPRC Director of Research Cory Lowe, PhD This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host Read Hayes, PhD and Director of Research Cory Lowe, PhD dive into the LPRC’s strategic focus for 2025, highlighting the CONNECT initiative and how it aims to link people, places, processes, and techno...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, new host Tiffany Frison takes listeners inside the LPRC labs to explore research conducted directly with offenders. Learn how offender insights are helping shape smarter, more effective retail crime prevention strategies.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Alex Palomar sits down again with Christina Burton to continue exploring the real human impact of retail crime. Tune in as they discuss why victim perspectives matter, how frontline voices can drive better solutions, and what it takes to build safer retail communities.

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 LPRC CrimeScience Podcast – The Weekly R2P Review, we delve into a groundbreaking guard study featuring insights from Dr. Sam Yeung. Dr. Yeung shares key findings that highlight the implications of guard presence on crime rates and overall safety. Listen in to the newest R2P Report!

As we start off the new year, let’s take a look at this special Flashback from 2 years ago! LPRC Kickoff was a great success, this week our hosts discuss the amazing things the LPRC is doing! On this episode, our hosts discuss their experience at the NRF Big Show, Supply Chain disruptions that are around the corner, AI deep fakes are getting better, LPRC Integrate and Ignite are around the c...

Happy New Year from the CrimeScience Podcast team! As we are 3 months away from our 2026 LPRC IMPACT we wanted to re-release this gem from the past. For this week’s episode, we have two special guests!  Fred Becker (Bloomingdale’s) and Dave Magersupp (Verizon)  discuss thehistory of LPRC IMPACT, what to expect at this year’s event, the significance of IMPACT on the industry, and more, wi...

This is a special re-release of a special early episode of the CrimeScience Podcast! The post  Episode 16 – The Offender Perspective ft. Stephanie Lin  appeared first on  Loss Prevention Research Council .

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, the new host of the CrimeScience Podcast, Alex Palomar, research project coordinator at the LPRC, talks with  Justin Smith , PhD (LPRC), about the most recent research2practice article centered around the effectiveness of Public View Monitors (PVMS). Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at this latest article!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, we have a new host of the CrimeScience Podcast, Alex Palomar, research project coordinator at the LPRC! Alex talks with  Christina Burton , PhD (LPRC), about the most recent research2practice article centered around the Voice of the Victim study. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at this latest article!

SPECIAL RE-RELEASE – December 2023! LPRC Kickoff has a New Venue, this week our hosts discuss the continued growth of the LPRC! The hosts also go into a recap of the latest AP/LP news and industry conference takeaways. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more! The post CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 168 with Dr. Read Hayes, Tom Meehan & Tony D’Onofrio...

The RFID Lab at Auburn University is a research institute focusing on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, aviation, supply chain, and manufacturing. Justin Patton, Director of the Auburn University RFID Lab, joins Dr. Read Hayes for a discussion on the lab’s origin, mission, past project highlights, and next steps.  The post CrimeS...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD, speaks with Mark Stinde , Vice President of Asset Protection at Casey’s , about his career journey and the evolution of retail loss prevention strategy. Mark shares insights from his decades in the field and discusses how the Total Retail Loss framework guides modern asset protection by aligning safety, operations, and profitability...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD (LPRC) talks with Christina Burton , PhD (LPRC) about the groundbreaking Canadian Retail Crime Survey developed by the Retail Council of Canada and the LPRC. They explore how the study provides the first comprehensive look at retail crime across Canada, the rise in violence and organized retail theft, and how trends compare to the U....