LPRC

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....

2022 LPRC IMPACT was a great success! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss the IMPACT Conference and the great preparations taken, the record-setting conference attendance, and a look at the LPRC moving forward into 2023! Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe PhD, talks with Esther Alcaraz of ALTO about how law, community, and innovation come together to fight organized retail crime. Hear how ALTO supports retailers and prosecutors, builds safer stores, and partners with the LPRC to turn research into real-world impact.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with fellow LPRC team member Dr. Sam Yeung regarding his latest Research2Practice article. Dr. Yeung explains in detail some of the latest social engineering scams and helps share some mitigation tactics to avoid falling victim to them. You won’t want to miss this episode!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with James Wolfinbarger of Motorola Solutions about his remarkable journey from leading the Colorado State Patrol to driving innovation in public safety technology. James shares lessons from pivotal moments like the Columbine tragedy and 9/11, and how those events shaped his focus on technology adoption. They dive into the evolutio...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe talks with long-time industry expert Mike Lamb about his career journey. They explore how loss prevention is continually evolving and how the need to build robust technology ecosystems can help better protect the average consumer.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe speaks with Dr. Justin Smith about his latest LPRC Research2Practice (R2P) Report centered around ink tags. Dr. Smith talks through the project design and some of the critical opportunities and improvements with the technology. This is the first of many R2P Recaps, and you won’t want to miss this one!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe speaks with Dr. Justin Smith about his journey from criminology research to applied innovation at the LPRC. Dr. Smith shares how his academic work on innovation resistance informs real-world challenges in loss prevention, from testing theft deterrent solutions like the Kanga Safe bag to offender interviews and cutting-edge research on...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe talks with James Stark of Axis Communications about his career journey from retail and law enforcement to leading roles at Neiman Marcus and Pier One. They explore how loss prevention is evolving to balance customer experience with security, the role of visual sensors and business intelligence in retail, and leadership lessons learned...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Chris Henningsen, Manager of the Real-time Crime Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discuss how to set up a SOC, technology upgrades in the field, and the continued collaboration with the Real Time Crime Center Association. Listen in to learn a little bit more about Real Time Crime Center strategies!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Raul Aguilar, Senior Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships at the Auror. They discuss Raul’s extensive law enforcement background at HSI, the various law enforcement and retailer collaboration operations, and an examination of the technologies used to help identify criminal networks. Listen in to learn a little bit more abo...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Candace Blue, program manager at the American Restroom Association, LIVE at the LPRC labs. They discuss Candace’s background at the American Restroom Association, restroom protection strategies, and her travels on The Great American Toilet Tour. Listen in to learn a little bit more about restroom protection strategies!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Basia Pietrawska, a long-time leader in loss prevention and criminology. They discuss Basia’s background, growth in the industry, and her academic pursuits. They also look at the growth opportunities for the industry, and they delve into her new roles within it, including supporting the LPRC.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Liz Burkholder, a seasoned leader in loss prevention and retail operations. They explore the evolving role of operational audits, total retail loss, and how cross-functional leadership and servant-minded collaboration drive more effective LP programs. Liz also shares insights on navigating career growth, the value of professio...

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Read Hayes shares the amazing things that the LPRC team is currently working on. This includes the development process of a new LP Museum and a brief history of the different industry organizations!

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, the team welcomes Scott Ziter, an experienced leader in loss prevention and safety operations. Scott shares insights from his extensive career in the retail sector, including his current role overseeing asset protection for Northeast Shared Services. The discussion explores evolving challenges in retail crime, the importance of collaboration, and i...

In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Read Hayes, sits down with Research Scientist, Dr. Caleb Bowyer. The conversation explores Dr. Bowyer’s background and his role with the Affect, Detect, Connect framework in relation to loss prevention and life safety protection. They focus on the “Detect” part of the framework while lev...