According to a recent study conducted by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, retail theft may be growing at a greater rate than most would guess. It is estimated that there are 27 million shoplifters operating in the United States today – a number that breaks down to about one out of every 11 shoppers. The cost to the retail industry is approaching $50 billion per year according to a recent NRF Survey.
To impact the world of retail theft, store owners and loss prevention managers must provide key information to their law enforcement agency and other store owners that can help detect retail crime patterns, identify potential shoplifters, and inform of shoplifter MO’s.
Introducing SmartForce BulletinWizard for Retail Theft
At Adventos™, we make it our mission to provide solutions that connect law enforcement agencies and their community partners with crime information that can reduce, prevent, or deter crime.
The SmartForce™ BulletinWizard for Retail Theft helps businesses curb retail theft by providing loss prevention managers a way to communicate key information and to alert their local law enforcement agency as well as other retail partners simultaneously about suspects, MO’s, etc. using law enforcement and loss prevention friendly language.
The major benefit of the solution comes by way of the Retailer Crime Bulletin Board, a common bulletin board with secure group sharing functionality that makes communication easier than ever between the retailer, their local law enforcement partner, and other retailers who may want to participate in thwarting shrink.
With the Retail Theft BulletinWizard, you can maintain superior visibility over factors such as:
- People who have attempted to steal from you in the past, or those who you believe have stolen from you.
- The specific type of property, goods or other assets that were targeted and stolen.
- Check or credit card fraud.
- Information about any attempts you’ve made to identify these people.
As mentioned, it is also possible to use the solution to identify certain trends and patterns as they develop – many of which would have previously gone undiscovered. You can see repeat offenders and how often they target your location, or which “hot ticket” items are the most common theft targets so you can make better and more informed decisions on how to protect your property. Our retail partners will also be pleased to know that a direct connection with local police departments is included in the cost of your subscription.
For questions about the SmartForce BulletinWizard for Retail Theft or how to order this new tool, please don’t delay – contact Adventos today at (303) 800-5039.
