Shoplifting is always going to be an issue if you work in the retail industry. It’s just a fact of life. Thankfully, working in the security industry like I do, I get to be in the know when it comes to preventative measures for problems like this. And lucky for you, I’m sharing my wealth […]
Read moreWe were on a roll last week with delayed egress, and I really want to keep surfing that wave. We had such a great response to our latest edition of the LockNet Video Newsletter (which covered delayed egress) that it seems appropriate to share it here. Last week I touched on the signage requirements for […]
Read moreDelayed egress continues to make its way into random conversations I’ve been having this week, and I feel like this may have been the universe nudging me to write a post about it. I’m not one to argue with the universe. As we’ve discussed here and here, it isn’t the simplest of topics. There are […]
Read moreWe had some big things happen this week! Well, I’m exaggerating a little. We had precisely one big thing happen this week, but it’s something I’ve been working on for awhile. LockNet officially launched its first ever video newsletter and I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it. The New LockNet […]
Read moreEarlier this week, we gave you the basics of delayed egress, and I discussed my love of blooper videos of people (like myself) walking into doors. Now, part two: Delayed egress is a really easy way to decrease merchandise theft, but you have to be careful. There are many instances where delayed egress isn’t allowed […]
Read moreDo you want to know one of my favorite things? (I’m going to tell you regardless, but keep reading! It’ll be fun!) I love those blooper videos of people walking into doors; they never fail to make me laugh. And while yes, I’m copping to a chuckle at someone else’s misfortune, it’s okay (at least […]
Read moreIf you go to any loss prevention show, you know shoplifting prevention is always a hot topic. According to the most recent Jack L Hayes theft survey, more than $159 million was recovered from shoplifters in 2014. No wonder shoplifting prevention is top-of-mind! While at loss prevention shows, we are regularly asked, “What products do […]
Read moreWe did it! LockNet survived another trade show season. Not only do trade shows offer opportunities for us to meet old and new clients, it gives us a general idea of where the security industry is going. We keep track of the topics that are most talked about at the trade shows throughout the season […]
Read moreOur sales team just got back from the National Retail Federation— Loss Prevention trade show, and the hot topic was delayed egress. One after another, people came by the booth to get more information. Questions ranged from how delayed egress works, to when it is allowed, to the issues with its implementation. Given the recent […]
Read moreWould you be shocked if one of your managers allowed your stock room to look like this? Not only is this unsightly and a great way to lose inventory, but it’s also a breaks several important code violations. For example, per NFPA life safety code, all marked exits must be clear and accessible. Facility Directors […]
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