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Volume 4, Issue 2 |
December 2006 |
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CORPORATE OFFICE Per Mar Security Services
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Prevention Is Cheapest Tool Against Shoplifting Happy Retirement Pearl Mertens Officer Krueger Presented With a Citation and Exemplary Performance Award |
Gift Card Fraud WarningThe crooks have found a way to rob you of your gift card balance. If you buy gift cards from a display rack that has various store cards you may become a victim of theft. Crooks are now jotting down the card numbers in the store and then wait a few days and call to see how much of a balance THEY have on the card. Once they find the card is "activated", they then go online and start shopping. You may want to purchase your card from a customer service person, where they do not have the gift cards viewable to the public. As the holiday season approaches, remember to keep purchases, purses, backpacks and other bags out of view by locking them in your trunk. Criminals know to walk through shopping center parking lots to look for your newly purchased gifts. Also, be sure to keep the receipts separate from the purchased items. Criminals often return the items for cash or a gift card before you ever know they're gone! More information on gift card fraud can be found at www.snopes.com. |
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Prevention Is Cheapest Tool Against ShopliftingIn general, retailers should spend most of their time and resources on preventing shoplifting, not prosecuting shoplifters who have been caught. Deterrence makes better use of resources, and it consists of three main areas: educating employees, incorporating deterrence in store layout, and utilizing security guards and security technology. Employees should be trained to spot the following warning signals: customers carrying "concealment" devices or wearing "concealment clothing"; merchandise hidden on the lower rack of shopping carts; price labels that have been switched; and merchandise like toolboxes or garbage cans in which shoplifters hide stolen items. Store layout should include sufficient lighting in all areas of the store, alarms on unlocked exits, and end-displays that are low in height. In addition, entrances and exits should be in a common area, general displays should be orderly and neat, and small high-priced items should be kept behind the counter or in locked display cases watched by store personnel. Stores should use security devices such as convex wall mirrors, two-way mirrors, and CCTV, while also employing uniformed security guards and undercover detectives. Source: Statesman-Journal (OR) (11/28/06) ; Wilkins, Jimmie top |
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Attaboy Phil Wiese!Below, a note from one of our clients commending the Security Officer posted at his business. I want to commend the "A" Street gate guard for his dedication over the last two days. The weather has been horrible (rain, cold, etc.) This guy has had no guard shack for a shelter, yet I see him standing out there regardless of weather conditions for 12 hours at a time. He is always polite and has no complaints about his plight. He maintains his professionalism and follows all of the procedures (ID check, etc.) to the letter. I don't know if these folks qualify for R & R, but if they do, this guy deserves one or, at the very least, recognition for his dedication. Thank you.
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Happy Retirement Pearl MertensOn Friday, November 17, 2006, we wished a fond farewell and happy retirement to Pearl Mertens. Pearl worked as a Security Officer for 33 years and her last assignment was with our Green Bay, WI office. Please join me in wishing Pearl the best of luck during her retirement.
top Officer Krueger Presented With a Citation and Exemplary Performance AwardPer Mar Security Officer Tiffany Krueger works as a Mobile Officer at a high profile, prestigious Davenport institution. Recently, while Tiffany was conducting her duties, she observed an assault taking place near the customer’s property. She witnessed two males assaulting an elderly gentleman, when she approached the area she turned on the yellow amber light located on the top of the mobile vehicle and the two young boys left. She then contacted the Police and waited with the gentleman until they arrived. Tiffany was able to provide an accurate description so that the two males were later apprehended by Police. Officer Krueger was presented with a Citation and Exemplary Performance Award by General Manager Gene Hoth and Supervisor Derek Burkebyle.
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