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      <description><![CDATA[Soft targets are open to the public and often unprotected

 	Soft targets are public and private venues with easy access.
 	Soft targets have few restrictions and relaxed rule enforcement.
 	They lack active supervision and immediate forceful response.



Most Public Settings Soft Targets

Soft targets, are they a factor related to mass shootings?

 	Interview with reporter Michael Hernandez with the Anadolu Agency.








Podcast Time Stamps:

[02:33] -- Media questions about what should be done about mass shootings.
[02:45] -- Do mass shootings occur more often at soft targets?
[04:00] -- Interview with reporter Michael Hernandez begins.
[05:00] -- Soft targets vary by degree, business type, and location.
[06:15] -- Nightclubs restrict access and act as gatekeepers.
[07:00] -- Always a sliding scale of soft targets evolving to hard targets.
[08:30] -- International airports are harder targets due to police presence.
[09:05] -- How do you prevent a mass murder at a soft target?
[12:00] -- Mass shootings require a forceful law enforcement response.
[13:15] -- Ongoing political argument to restrict access to assault rifles.
[13:25] -- We need a lawful mandate to identify those planning mass murder.

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Soft Targets Transition to Hard Targets

 	Businesses begin to add layers to their security plan.
 	Adjust business hours to limit access.
 	Add barriers, and limit available entry doors and escape routes.
 	Add better lighting, video cameras, and door hardware.
 	Add a restrictive policy, procedures, and rules.
 	Add personnel to monitor or limit access.
 	Add perimeter surveillance for early intervention.

Security Plan is Important for Soft Targets

 	Start a dialog at your company about workplace violence potential.
 	Do you have a security plan to address violence and active shooters?
 	Make it a priority to evaluate the nature of your business.
 	Make it a priority to conduct a crime risk assessment.
 	Develop a security plan to address the risk assessment findings.
 	Follow through and execute a training program for all employees.




Update: Istanbul Airport Terrorist Attack

 	Ataturk Airport is an example of an outer soft target and porous security.
 	Airports need perimeter traffic to flow well to avoid bottlenecks.
 	Large bottlenecks of people and cars create more security issues.
 	Airport security design hardens the target in layers as you move inside.


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      <description><![CDATA[Parking lot security decisions about being safe are initially our responsibility. Where, when, and how we choose to park our vehicle determines what our parking lot security crime risk will be.



Keep the line of sight with the main entrance

 	Parking security is using your vehicle as a personal safe room.
 	Parking lot security is highest while safe inside your locked car.
 	Parking security is most critical while walking outside of a car.
 	Parking lot security risk is affected most by young male predators.
 	Parking security is about detecting predators looking for a victim.
 	Parking lot security is being alert to the conditions and risks.








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[01:00] – Customer confrontation questions about parking lot security.
[01:40] – Least amount of personal security and control is in a parking lot.
[03:00] – Compare the amount of personal security and control in your home.
[03:50] – Decisions about our family safety are initially your responsibility.
[05:00] – Locking your car doors and windows is the first step.
[05:30] – A locked vehicle is a significant barrier to personal assaults.
[06:10] – Select a parking space with line-of-sight to the destination.
[06:40] – Parking lot predators are usually young males.
[08:15] – Only leave the safety of a locked car when deemed safe.
[08:30] – Conduct your own parking lot security experiment.
[09:40] – Watch how retail store customers behave in a parking lot.
[10:15] – Consider if this is how parking lot perpetrators view you.
[11:10] – Have a family meeting and make a parking lot security plan.
[11:50] – Make locking your vehicle doors the first part of your daily routine.



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Parking Lot Security Decisions can make you safe

 	If you think about it, we're all strangers in a large parking lot, making parking security difficult.
 	We are taught to share the space, and we give little thought to others walking nearby.
 	Parking lot security is at the highest level while inside your locked vehicle.
 	Pick a parking space with good visibility and a line of sight to the store entrance.
 	Only exit the safety of your locked vehicle after first scanning the area for potential threats.
 	The most common parking lot threat is a male standing or seated nearby watching you.
 	The most critical parking lot security point is at the driver's side door as you enter and exit the car.
 	The crimes of robbery, purse snatch, carjacking, and abduction occur precisely at this point.

Test your own parking lot security experiment

 	Next time you enter a large parking lot, stay seated inside your car and watch customer behavior for about 15 minutes.
 	Imagine that you are a male parking lot predator looking for an easy victim to rob.
 	Use a rating system between 1 and 5 to score the most likely and least likely victim to be attacked.
 	Watch people walk to and from their cars, totally consumed by their thoughts or talking on their cell phones.
 	Watch people as they approach their cars and fumble for their keys.
 	Are they looking around to see if a potential predator is standing or sitting in a car nearby?
 	Did any of these customers spot you sitting alone in your car watching them?
 	Did they turn their backs and attention completely away from you to load their shopping bags into the car?
 	Make note of how children and infants affect the timing of the transition in and out of the vehicle.
 	Observe how easy it would be for you to approach and attack these inattentive customers.
 	Develop your own parking lot security plan for your family based on these observations.




For more information on parking lot security

 	Carjacking Robbery @ CrimeDoctor.com/20
 	Carjacking Facts @ CrimeDoctor.com
 	Parking Lot Crime Prevention @ CrimeDoctor.com


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 	Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases

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“You won’t find a better book on this subject!”


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      <description><![CDATA[Convenience Store Security &amp; Loss Prevention Challenges 

 	Big three: Armed Robbery, Employee Theft, and Shoplifting.
 	Employee theft is the greatest profit killer in C-Stores.
 	Shoplifting is the second biggest cause of inventory loss.



This Liquor Store is a Robbery Magnet

Convenience Store News Magazine interview by Tammy Mastroberte.







Podcast Time Stamps:

[03:15] -- Interview begins with Convenience Store News Magazine.
[03:20] -- Big three: Armed Robbery; Employee Theft; and Shoplifting.
[04:25] -- 2500 sq.ft. box. It should be easy to control access and inventory
[06:35] -- Four main categories for providing adequate c-store security.
[08:00] -- Employee theft is the greatest loss factor for the last 40 years.
[12:15] -- Dishonest employees learn to bypass technology deterrents.
[15:25] -- Detailed shift training, accuracy, and accountability are critical.
[25:00] -- Strict cash control at all times is the greatest robbery deterrent.
[27:00] -- Time delay safe; Drop-safe; Video surveillance with monitor display
[30:00] -- Robbers talk about easy targets and the best store chains to rob.



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Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention

 	Convenience store security store design, including crime risk analysis.
 	A well-lighted exterior and highly-visible store interior are beneficial.
 	Use security hardware and equipment to support design flaws.
 	Liberal use of cash policy signs and decals for robbery prevention.
 	Hire employees who are honest, capable, and accountable.
 	Not all new hires have the dexterity, speed, and accuracy for c-stores.
 	Train with clearly defined and articulated procedures.
 	Insist that every shift employee follows identical procedures.
 	Audit some product or procedure every shift, every day.
 	Rotate employees to compare shift sales and product movement.
 	Convenience store security should be built in, not layered on top.
 	Convenience store loss prevention is a seamless part of a daily routine.

Related Convenience Store Security Links

 	Convenience Store Robbery and Cash Handling.
 	Gas Station Security - Car Burglary Sliders.


Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation
Download the 115-page eBook written by Security Expert Chris E. McGoey

 	Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation
 	Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases

Chris McGoey has authored a tremendous practical guide about premises liability litigation for attorneys, security consultants, risk managers, landlords, law enforcement, and business operators.
“You won’t find a better book on this subject!”


If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book”

 	115 pages 8.5 X 11″ — Instant Download (PDF) – Revised 2023.
Copyright © 2009 – 2023 Aegis Books, Inc.

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Jonesborough, Tennessee
951-461-8950
Chris@CrimeDoctor.com]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Juvenile Shoplifting - Petty Theft with Low Risk of Incarceration

 	Juveniles working gangster-style with adults makes crime a felony
 	Adults directing children to steal $350 of Red Bull Energy Drinks
 	Adult parents throw 12-oz cans at a clerk, escalating to a robbery



Organized Retail Thieves rented a U-Haul Van to Steal Red Bull







Podcast Time Stamps:

00:50 -- Episode 44 podcast begins with security expert Chris McGoey
01:00 -- AM/PM Convenience Store video caught a juvenile shoplifting in the act
01:30 -- Watch the mother attempt to distract the cashier from seeing the theft
02:50 -- Watch the father throw 12oz Red Bull cans at the cashier and help the kids to escape
03:20 -- Father's use of force escalates juvenile shoplifting to felony robbery
04:40 -- Red Bull Energy Drink is a hot Organized Retail Crime theft item
05:35 -- Organized thieves clean out entire shelves to sell on the black market
07:00 -- Organized Retail Crime is a multi-billion dollar loss for the retail industry



Juvenile Shoplifting of Red Bull Video (starts after a short delay)

Link to YouTube video


Juvenile Shoplifting Training by Disgraceful Parents

 	Children learn what they hear and see, especially the parents' gangster lifestyle
 	These children are learning not to respect people, the law, and the rules of society
 	These children are taught that the use of force and intimidation is like a game
 	Many adult career criminals say they started with juvenile shoplifting
 	Petty theft is often overlooked by the justice system as a phase of growing up
 	Our future depends on parents raising productive and law-abiding children
 	Juvenile shoplifting escalates to fraud, burglary, robbery, assault, and worse
 	Law enforcement and juvenile courts intervene when parents fail in their duty
 	Juvenile shoplifting or petty theft is charged as burglary if adults aid and abet
 	Bad parent role models, bad friends, and early incarceration set the path for life

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Use Juvenile Shoplifting

 	Retail loss prevention agents see adults using kids as shields to shoplift
 	Store personnel need training on how to approach and deter organized thieves
 	Organize Retail Crime (ORC) prefers big box stores with poor customer service
 	Loss Prevention door-greeters are successful in preventing cart push-outs
 	ORC shoplifting crews from foreign countries plagued cities, then moved on
 	ORC works in teams and often cleans out the entire shelf stock of targeted items
 	Stolen items are sold at black market stores, restaurants, bars, and swap meets
 	The black market is easier now with illicit online sales on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook
 	Organized Retail Crime is a multi-billion-dollar loss to retailers every year
 	Big box store loss prevention has partnered with police to arrest theft crews
 	ORC sting operations and legislation enacted to prosecute ORC leaders

Common high-theft items by ORC shoplifters:

 	Red Bull Energy Drinks
 	Razors and blades
 	Over-the-counter pain medication
 	Baby formula and diapers
 	Batteries
 	Pregnancy test kits
 	Teeth whitening strips
 	Tide laundry detergent
 	Diabetic test strips
 	Allergy medication
 	Condoms

Related Juvenile Shoplifting Podcasts

 	10 Things Loss Prevention Agents Want Shoplifters to Know
 	10 Things Shoplifters Don’t Want You to Know
 	Loss Prevention Procedures Reduce Liquor Wine Store Theft


Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation
Download the 115-page eBook written by Security Expert Chris E. McGoey

 	Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation
 	Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases

Chris McGoey has authored a tremendous practical guide about premises liability litigation for attorneys, security consultants, risk managers, landlords, law enforcement, and business operators.
“You won’t find a better book on this subject!”


If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book”

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Copyright © 2009 – 2023 Aegis Books, Inc.

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Jonesborough, Tennessee
951-461-8950
Chris@CrimeDoctor.com]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do armed security guards require more regulation?

 	Should there be a national standard for background checks?
 	Is there a national clearinghouse for armed security guards?
 	Is mental health screening necessary for armed security guards?
 	Do armed security guards need more use-of-force training?





Play CNN Hired Guns video then listen to the podcast dialog









Podcast Time Stamps

 	[00:40] - Should the government create laws for armed security guards
 	[01:25] - Armed security officers are not police officers
 	[04:10] - Interview with investigative reporter Lisa McCormick begins
 	[08:00] - At what level of government should regulations be enacted
 	[12:00] - Need for a national armed security guards clearinghouse
 	[18:15] - The Armed security guards agency is the easiest to regulate
 	[21:15] - Property owners who hire armed guards are responsible
 	[23:00] - Interview follow-up and remarks




Armed Security Guards in the News
Investigative reporter Lisa McCormick from WDAF-TV in Kansas City called to get my opinion about the need for armed security guards' licensing and background checks in Missouri, Kansas, and other states.

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Armed Security Guards - Big Questions

 	Should Missouri, Kansas, and other states create laws requiring background checks of armed security guards?
 	What are the risks of not having screening and training regulations for armed security guards?
 	Do I agree that the industry of armed security guards is a haphazard system of lax laws with minimal oversight and almost no accountability?
 	Are more hours of scenario training required for armed security guards?

Armed Security Guards - Answers are Complex

 	Should the federal government provide a framework for private security guard screening, especially for the small armed segment of that industry?
 	The federal government should assist with the coordination of a national clearinghouse for background checks and ease current obstructions
 	Is the state government good at setting regulations and standards, but not at staying on top of licensing complaints and local enforcement?
 	Local municipal government is best at enforcement if they consistently undertake the duty statewide and have budget assistance to do so.
 	There needs to be a hybrid method of adopting Federal &amp; State standards with local enforcement and oversight, without being burdensome.
 	We can do better, for example, a licensed manicurist has stricter licensing and training requirements than an armed security guard.

Armed Guard Capable of Using Deadly Force
More Resources on this Subject:

 	Video source: CNN and Center for Investigative Reporting with Anderson Cooper.
 	CNN's year-long report on Armed Security Guards, called Hired Guns, part two.
 	Related guard licensing story of a shooting death at a Florida nightclub.
 	Armed and Dangerous - An illustrated story reads like a graphic novel.


Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation
Download the 115-page eBook written by Security Expert Chris E. McGoey

 	Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation
 	Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases

Chris McGoey has authored a tremendous practical guide about premises liability litigation for attorneys, security consultants, risk managers, landlords, law enforcement, and business operators.
“You won’t find a better book on this subject!”


If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book”

 	115 pages 8.5 X 11″ — Instant Download (PDF) – Revised 2023.
Copyright © 2009 – 2023 Aegis Books, Inc.

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Contact Security Consultant Chris E. McGoey
Jonesborough, Tennessee
951-461-8950
Chris@CrimeDoctor.com]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Travel security plans will make you safer while abroad.

 	A good security plan anticipates and reduces the risk of loss or harm.
 	The security plan is an emergency document retrieval system.
 	A travel security plan includes home and vehicle protection while abroad.
 	Your security plan includes packing smart for international travel.
 	The security plan is in control of luggage and documents.
 	A security plan is health management for common ailments.



You Must Safeguard Your Passport While Traveling







Podcast Time Stamps:

[01:30] – International travel requires research and planning.
[02:00] – American travel company provides a US point of contact.
[02:50] – Select an established itinerary in risky locations.
[03:40] – United States State Department travel warnings.
[04:25] – Pre-pay to reduce the need to carry excess cash.
[04:58] – Emergency document retrieval plan.
[06:56] – What if you lose all your luggage and passport?
[08:50] – Advantage of a local tour company in an emergency.
[09:35] – How to recover critical documents and credit cards.
[10:30] - Place emergency documents in cloud storage.
[12:20] – Travel security plan for home and car protection.
[14:35] – Make home appear occupied while abroad.
[16:20] – Pack smart and travel light internationally.
[18:10] – Leave electronic devices at home…Unplug.
[19:40] – Carry duplicate copies of critical documents.
[22:20] - Divide cash between travelers and pockets.
[21:25] – Carry prescription medication in original bottles.
[23:05] – Health management is a priority for international travel.
[25:30] – Create multiple backup and contingency plans.



Security plan for international travel anticipates the risk of loss or harm.Tweet This
Travel security plan to be safe at your destination

 	Research your international travel destination fully.
 	Use a reliable US travel company that communicates well.
 	Pick an established itinerary to eliminate surprises.
 	Prepay most travel expenses to reduce the need to carry cash.
 	Hire local guides to arrange safe lodging and clean restaurants.
 	Use local guides to handle language translations and transactions.
 	Check the US State Department website for international travel warnings.
 	Obtain the critical addresses and phone numbers of contacts at home and abroad.
 	Identify emergency medical treatment centers in major cities.
 	Research availability for emergency medical evacuation service.

Travel security plan for emergency document retrieval

 	Prepare an emergency contact list at home and for each destination.
 	Prepare a travel schedule itinerary and hotel contact list.
 	Scan all critical travel documents and upload them to cloud storage.
 	Copy credit cards front and back.
 	Copy original medicine prescriptions.
 	Copy eye-glass lens prescription.
 	Pre-authorize expenses for emergency home repairs.
 	Provide house and car keys to a capable guardian.
 	Provide a list of instructions in case of an accident or death.
Provide a copy of a durable power of attorney for medical care.
 	Provide a copy of a will and the estate executor's contact info.
 	Set up password-protected cloud storage for document retrieval.

Travel security plan for home protection

 	Give a key to a neighbor or house sitter.
 	The home should look occupied during the day and night.
 	Maintain routines of occupancy cues.
 	Occasionally, park a car in the driveway.
 	Do not stop the newspaper or mail service.
 	Continue to put out garbage for scheduled pickup.
 	Continue yard service or snow removal.
 	Ask a neighbor to pick up the newspaper, mail, or doorknob trash.
 	Don’t advertise on social media that you are abroad.

Travel security plan for airport transportation

 	Get a ride to the airport. You'll be too tired to drive.
 	Your car at home means you're home to burglars.
 	Don't leave your parking lot entry ticket in the vehicle.
 	Watch your luggage on/off the parking lot shuttle bus.
 	Don’t travel abroad with car keys or house keys.
 	You may have to fly home to an alternate airport.

The travel security plan includes packing smart

 	Pack Light. Don't be a fashion statement to strangers.
 	Don't dress flashy or out of character for the country.
 	Dress to blend in. Buy local clothing if needed.
 	Don't wear expensive clothes or flashy jewelry.
 	Don't openly display religious or political jewelry.
 	If possible, carry your luggage onto the airplane.
 	Carry one small suitcase and one tote bag or backpack.
 	Time to unplug and leave electronic toys at home.
 	Don’t attract attention to the camera &amp; video equipment.
 	Don't wear brand-new white sneakers (American giveaway).
 	Almost every country worldwide has cell phone technology.
 	Clean out your wallet - Remove unnecessary items.
 	Minimize credit cards and the amount of cash on hand.
 	Bring extra copies of critical travel documents.
 	Carry your own passport or a copy at all times.
 	Divide cash between travelers and in different pockets.

Travel security plan for health management

 	Bring first-aid supplies to treat common travel ailments.
 	The most common is food poisoning or water-borne intestinal illness.
 	Beware of eating uncooked salad and unwashed fruit.
 	Also common are regional flu and colds due to close contact with others.
 	Visit your doctor for updates on vaccines and special prescriptions.
 	Keep medicine and herbal remedies in the original containers.
 	Get plenty of sleep and stay well-hydrated to avoid getting sick.
 	Sleep and water will help keep your immune system healthy.
 	Wash your hands frequently. Use hand sanitizer to kill germs.
 	Use a saline nasal spray to reduce bacteria in your sinus cavity.
 	Wear good shoes to prevent trip/fall injury and sun protection.
 	Limit alcohol use and late-night social encounters with locals.
 	Avoid disputes and hostile political encounters possible.
 	Don't engage in risky behavior or escalate to a physical altercation.




Resources Mentioned in this Episode

 	United States State Department travel warnings &amp; alerts.
 	10 Reasons Why Burglars Choose Your Home - Episode - 002.
 	Home Security Burglary Robbery Safe Room – Episode - 005.


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      <description><![CDATA[Bar bouncers are caught on video acting like thugs and brawlers intentionally punching, kicking, using knee strikes, and stomping on patrons just like in the movie Road House.



 	A reporter from the St. Augustine Record newspaper in Florida asked me to view video footage posted on YouTube and comment on the behavior of several Conch House Marina bar bouncers.
 	You be the judge about how the bar bouncers handled the melee when you view this video for yourself. The bar bouncers are the big guys dressed in orange t-shirts.






Link to Conch House Brawl Video


My video observations

 	Conch House Marina dock was critically over-crowded.
 	Bouncers were acting like thugs rather than protective security.
 	Bouncers yelling "chill out" is not effective in crowd control.
 	I counted six people down with injuries or unconscious.
 	I saw bouncers throwing sucker punches.
 	I saw a bouncer using a chokehold on a patron.
 	I saw a bouncer kicking, kneeing, and stomping on a patron.
 	I saw blatant excessive force by multiple bouncers.
 	I saw bar bystanders get knocked over like bowling pins.
 	I saw a general lack of a bar security plan and training.

Your list may be much longer than my quick outline. The punching, kicking, knee strikes, stomping, and choking that I witnessed on this video was offensive rather than defensive force, and were not reasonable, under these circumstances.
There’s a lesson here about bar bouncers
It’s not always wise to hire bar bouncers whose main attribute is their large size if the job description requires someone to have a calm professional demeanor and adequate training to manage a large crowd and drunk and disorderly customers.

From watching the video, I suspect that many of the Conch House bar bouncers:

 	They had little or no security experience.
 	They received little or no training in crowd control.
 	They were not taught about the lawful limitations of using excessive force on customers.

In a crisis, like this one, inexperienced and untrained bouncers will fall back on their physically aggressive instincts to solve what should have been a crowd management problem addressed in the planning stage.

That's why these things can happen.
Duty of bar bouncers
A bar bouncer is supposed to monitor the crowd so everyone has a good time but within reasonable limits.

 	Watch that everyone behaves according to the rules of conduct.
 	Patrons don't become overly intoxicated.
 	Or become bothersome to others.

The best bouncers are personable and friendly and can talk to intoxicated patrons without appearing threatening or intimidating. After all, these customers are the same welcomed guests that you admitted at the door, charged an entry fee, and served your food and your intoxicating alcoholic beverages. Bar management has a responsibility to protect them in the same manner as any other guest.

The best bouncers know that their job is not to bounce anyone…but rather talk to people. The mere presence of a well-trained bouncer will remind the patron that their conduct is being scrutinized and that their patronage can be revoked.

Conch House Reggae Sunday Party
Conch House formula for premises liability
The owner of Conch House was the architect of the nature of this facility and what it became on this day. I’ve been told that it's family-owned, and for many years, it was a nice place to visit, have lunch or dinner, and relax overlooking the marina. I don't know why or when the nature of this family restaurant and bar changed to a wild entertainment facility, but on this day at least, the party was executed poorly.

The Reggae Sunday party promotion on this Memorial Weekend 2015 may come back to haunt the owners and managers when the lawsuits that are sure to come are served. More than likely, the lawsuits will allege failure to provide adequate security and failure to properly hire, train, and supervise bouncers before turning them loose on the guests.

Conch House Reggae Sunday over-crowded docks.

A negligence claim for failure to provide adequate security may get some traction here because:

Conch House is private property, and the bar owners determined:

 	Who comes to the Reggae Sunday party?
 	How many people come to the party?
 	How many people are allowed to party in the narrow dock space?
 	If minors were admitted to co-mingle with adults.
 	If already intoxicated, people could enter.
 	How many drinks are served to each person?
 	Whether intoxicated people can continue to drink.
 	The timing and method of rule enforcement and patron conduct.
 	Who was hired to work as a bouncer?
 	If bouncer backgrounds and job references were checked.
 	If bouncers have proper licenses, if required.
 	If bouncers have completed security and use-of-force training programs.
 	If bouncers exhibit proper use of force training on the job.
 	If bouncers are supervised at all times and respond to instructions.
 	If bouncers understood the use of force policy for safely removing persons.

Dozens of people were injured during this melee, and some were injured at the hands of the bar bouncers so I suspect that hiring, training, and supervision shortcuts were taken that contributed to the unsuitable bouncers being employed here.

Poor business decisions made the Conch House too intense on this day and placed too much responsibility in the hands of unprofessional bar bouncers to control patron conduct and foreseeable over-intoxication.

In hindsight, this was a big mistake.

I’ll follow this story to see what additional facts are known or if any criminal charges were filed against the bouncers.
Bar Bouncers - Epilogue
Conch House Marina got a lot of public scrutiny and negative press

 	The City looked into the venue's operating license and permits to hold such an event.
 	The Fire Marshal looked at whether the venue violated the maximum capacity.
 	One victim was hospitalized with a broken nose when he tried to help his girlfriend, and he was beaten up by security.
 	Another victim went to the hospital spitting up blood after he was attacked by several bouncers, knocked unconscious, and tossed into the water.
 	St. Augustine police say no arrests have been made yet, but they are still investigating.
 	According to their website, Coach House Marina and Reggae Sundays are back in business, as usual.


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      <description><![CDATA[ATM robbers may be waiting at your Automated Teller Machine.

 	ATM cash withdrawal after-hours is high-risk if alone and female.
 	Learn how ATM robbers think and view you as a potential victim.
 	Think about times and locations where your ATM use was risky.
 	Have a family meeting to discuss ATM security plans for late-night ATM use.









Podcast Time Stamps:

[1:10]  - ATM robbers want the element of surprise.
[1:48]  - Some ATM locations are better for robbers.
[2:40]  - My ATM is your ATM.
[3:28]  - Robbers don’t like ATMs in supermarkets.
[4:10]  - Robbers prefer to confront a single ATM victim.
[4:45]  - Robbers expect ATM victims to cooperate.
[5:20]  - Robbers hate attentive ATM customers.
[5:58]  - Robbers will use excessive force if you resist.
[6:25]  - Video surveillance cameras are not a big concern to ATM robbers.
[7:05]  - Good lighting doesn’t matter that much to ATM robbers.



10 things Robbers don't want ATM victims to know.Tweet This
ATM Robbers Don't Want You to Know
1. ATM robbers want the element of surprise
ATM robbers are usually male and under 25 years old.  They look a little scruffy because they are likely intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. If you look around, the ATM robber is usually a suspicious-looking male within 25 yards, standing in the shadows or sitting in a car. ATM robbers often work alone, but sometimes use a partner for a lookout or getaway driver.
2.  Some ATM locations are better for robbers
ATM robbers prefer isolated machines with poor line-of-sight from the street or parking lot. They like to hide nearby behind some obstruction until the right moment.

Robbers also like the bank drive-thru-lane machine because they can sneak up on your open car window while you focus on punching in your ATM code number. They know you can't run while buckled into your car seat.

ATM robbers have the advantage because they pick the best time, the location with the best hiding places, and escape routes.
3. My ATM is your ATM
Once robbers stake out your machine, they don’t have to do anything but hang around nearby, watch, and wait. ATM robbers strike between 8:00 pm – 4:00 am when ATM traffic is slowest.

Robbers don’t have a bank account or a bank ATM card, so when they need quick cash, they’ll use yours. They hope you withdraw $300, but will settle for less. They may also demand your phone, wallet, purse, watch, or jewelry.

Occasionally, robbers will steal your car too, and may take you with them to another crime scene.
4. Robbers don’t like ATM security in supermarkets
Robbers can’t see the machine from the parking lot or know when someone approaches it. There are cashiers, video surveillance, and too many witnesses. Large stores may have security watching.

Robbers lose the element of surprise if they enter the store with their faces covered or guns out. They don’t have a view of the parking lot from inside to know if the police are waiting outside.
5. Robbers prefer to rob a single ATM victim
Robbers prefer to rob a woman who arrives alone at an ATM. They prefer that you don’t pay attention to your surroundings or talk on your phone at the ATM.

Sometimes they pretend to use an adjacent ATM so you'll think they're okay. Attempting to rob two or more people increases their risk or likelihood of resistance.
6. Robbers expect ATM victims to act a certain way
Robbers wait for you to approach the machine, oblivious to your surroundings. They'll wait for you to focus all your attention on the ATM, insert your ATM card, enter your PIN code, and request cash. They will suddenly and silently appear behind you, armed with a weapon just as your cash dispenses.

They will threaten to hurt you if you don’t follow my commands and hand over your cash and other property without resistance.
7. ATM robbers' least favorite customer
The ATM user who arrives by car with one or more passengers. The driver stays inside with the motor running and headlights aimed at the ATM.

Before approaching the machine, the ATM user carefully scans the area looking for me and usually spots me. These people quickly leave the area without using the ATM.

The robbers' greatest fear is that you called the police to report their presence.
8. ATM robbers will use excessive force if you resist
Robbers intend to take your cash and other property by use of force. They come prepared with a gun or a knife to persuade you. They are desperate for cash and will threaten you with a weapon at first contact.

Robbers don’t care if they hurt you. If you resist or try to fight, they will use an excessive amount of force without hesitation.
9. Video surveillance cameras are not a big concern to ATM robbers
Despite what the news says about ATM Security Tips, most bank ATMs have video surveillance cameras these days. A passive video camera will not physically prevent robbers from attacking you. They desperately need money, so they will risk being recorded on video.

Robbers try to avoid the video camera view and wear a hat, a mask, a bandanna, sunglasses, or a hoodie to disguise their image.
10. Good ATM lighting doesn’t matter that much to robbers
Despite what you’ve read on police websites, most bank ATMs have good lighting these days. Good lighting doesn’t matter if you're not watching out for robbers.

As long as the ATM is not busy and robbers have some cover from the street, they will still approach from your blindside and you’ll never see them coming.

ATM Robbery and then Carjacking



 	The photo above is a snippet from actual video footage from a Wells Fargo Bank drive-thru ATM robbery. - [8:15]
 	The robber forced the female victim into the trunk of her own car and drove it away.
 	Fortunately, the robber soon abandoned her car. She was unharmed and locked in the trunk overnight.
 	This ATM drive-thru robbery and kidnapping scenario was terrifying for the victim and her family.


Footnote: - [7:38]

 	This information was gathered from actual interviews with robbers and ATM victims.


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      <description><![CDATA[Crime risk factors have a direct correlation to the nature of the premises.

 	Properties open to the public operate at a greater crime risk.
 	Cash-based late-night businesses have a greater crime risk.
 	The nature of the premises may foresee the level of crime risk.



This Liquor Store is a Robbery Magnet







Podcast Time Stamps:

[01:40] - Business owners are reluctant to change the way they operate.
[01:58] - Quick fixes are like Band-Aids that need to be reapplied often.
[03:00] - Major risk factor is the Nature of the Premises.
[03:37] - Examples of different business model effects on crime.
[04:56] - Each business type attracts a different type of customer.
[05:25] - The restaurant wants to add an entertainment and liquor license.
[06:55] - Banks offer different levels of risk after hours at ATMs.
[07:50] - Hotels lease out ballrooms for parties increases assault risk
[08:27] - Convenience store check-cashing increases robbery risk.
[08:52] - Parking lot use and risk vary throughout the course of the day.
[09:40] - Expected property use versus actual use.
[10:20] - Tweaking the nature of the premises and business.
[11:10] - Most apartment crime risks can be fixed in the office.
[12:05] - Summary of risk factors and an action plan.
[13:00] - Failure to correct the nature of the premises causes liability.



Crime at a business is based, in part, on the nature of the premises.Tweet This
Crime Risk Factors
Three primary crime risk factors should be considered when designing a security plan for a business open to the public.

 	Nature of the premises.
 	Crime Demographics.
 	Location.

The property owner and business operator have the most control over the nature of the premises than any other risk factor.

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“You won’t find a better book on this subject!”


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      <description><![CDATA[Restaurant Robbery Prevention - What are the Key Robbery Factors?

 	Fast food, quick service, on major thoroughfares, open late at night
 	Source of cash, easy access, good escape routes, cooperative cashiers



Houston Restaurant Robbery Pattern Along Major Thoroughfares in April 2017




 	Interview by Andrew Kragie with the Houston Chronicle newspaper





Podcast Time Stamps:

[00:40] -- Introduction by Crime School show host Chris McGoey
[03:58] -- Restaurant robbery prevention interview begins with Andrew Kragie
[04:40] -- Restaurant robbery prevention - nature of the premises and location
[05:15] -- Why do robbers target fast-food and casual restaurants?
[06:25] -- Restaurant robbers have a profile and foreseeable method
[07:00] -- Restaurant robbery often involves serial robbers who favor certain chains
[07:45] -- Robbers will return to the same chain restaurant after a big score
[08:20] -- Robbers like easy access, available cash, and good escape routes
[09:00] -- Most robberies in Houston are on highways and major thoroughfares
[11:40] -- Restaurant take-over robberies happen less often due to risk
[12:25] -- Subway Restaurant is the most robbed fast-food chain, says Houston PD
[15:20] -- Video surveillance cameras should be highly visible for deterrence
[17:40] -- Good cash control practices are critical in using a drop safe for large bills



Why are restaurants in Houston, Texas, prime robbery targets?Tweet This

Subway Restaurants are Often Robbed due to their Small Size and Available Cash



Restaurant Robbery Prevention Security Plan

 	Conduct a robbery risk assessment of the nature of the restaurant and the location
 	Partner with local police in property assessment and crime data analysis
 	Review robbery history at the location and nearby for trends and patterns
 	Evaluate robbery trends by month, day of the week, and time of day
 	Analyze every robbery incident for the method of operation, access, and escape
 	Review money handling policies and reduce available cash to a minimum level
 	Use a timed-delay drop safe and immediately deposit all large bills
 	Keep a minimum amount of cash on hand at night and let the world know it
 	Trained all cashiers in cash handling techniques and enforced high standards
 	Use highly visible video surveillance cameras and signage as a deterrence
 	Provide good supervision of the seating area, parking lot, and drive-thru lanes
 	Train all personnel in restaurant robbery prevention, safety, and security




Related Restaurant Robbery Prevention Articles and Podcasts

 	 Fast Food Security – Violent Crime at Quick Service Restaurants
 	Armed Robbery and Homicide at Wendy's
 	Armed Robbery and Homicide at Burger King


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      <description><![CDATA[Crime Prevention Works.

* If we can get people to make that commitment, to prevent crime, we can give them the tools they need to do it. Ideally, we should all be working together in partnership toward that same goal.



* Our guest, internationally known crime prevention expert Tim Zehring knows that crime prevention works best with a plan.
* If you&#8217;re interested in the field of crime prevention you simply must listen to this episode.


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Show Notes &#8211; 003
Crime Prevention Works

* Crime prevention is similar to fire science
* Elements necessary to commit crime
* Bad Seed Theory
* Motivation versus consequences
* It&#8217;s everyone&#8217;s job to prevent crime
* Business crime prevention
* Criminal deterrence
* Why criminals are like big heavy rocks and some are like weeds
* Proactive versus reactive law enforcement
* Why property owners have more power than the police
* Why a public-private partnership works best
* Misconceptions about the job of law enforcement
* Crime prevention works
* Crime Free programs



People feel that that the government should be responsible for our crime problems…but &#8220;we are the government, we are the people…the police are the public and the public are the police. The police are only members of the public that are paid to give full time attention to duties that are incumbent on every citizen in the interest of community welfare and existence” – Sir Robert Peel &#8212; 1829


Crime is Frustrating

* Crime victims are often frustrated because they believe that as taxpayers the laws of society, the police, or property managers should protect them from criminal acts of others.
* The police are frustrated because after they arrest the perpetrators, witnesses won’t always testify; the courts won’t always prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law; or convicted felons are released early from incarceration.
* The courts and prosecutors are frustrated when the law favors the rights of criminals over victims; the police don’t provide proper evidence necessary for conviction; witnesses become uncooperative and unwilling to testify.
* Property owners and business operators are frustrated because they believe individuals don’t do enough to protect themselves from harmful situations; some victims fail to control their risky behavior while using their property and then decide to sue when injured.

Clearly, every person and every relevant public agency has a role to play. Crime prevention works. Ideally, we should be working together in partnership toward the same goal.
From all perspectives, there is a need for a consistent information exchange to improve understanding about this public and private partnership. It this way we can improve and promote the shared responsibility for a unified crime prevention effort.
Crime Prevention Defined
Most criminologists generally define crime prevention as the anticipation, recognition, and assessment of crime risk, and the development of a plan to reduce or eliminate those risks.
This axiom is well-known to crime prevention professionals, but is easier to say than it is to accomplish if working without a well-articulated and defined plan. Crime prevention is only a well-intended theory until an assessment is made and security plan of action is implemented.
Arrest &amp; Incarceration Model
The arrest and incarceration model of crime prevention will temporarily prevent crime by separating perpetrators from society. The crime rate just transfers to our jails and prisons where many will refine their methods of operation.
Ask any professional crime analyst&#8230;how is arresting and incarcerating criminals working for us as a national crime prevention ...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Carjacking robbery often occurs at the point where you enter or exit your parked vehicle.

 	The carjacker is a young male 90% of the time.
 	The carjacker is often under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 	The carjacker is usually armed with a gun or a knife.
 	Carjacker prefers a lone victim that's not paying attention.
 	Carjacker often waits nearby within 75 feet or less.
 	Carjacker will approach the driver's door as you enter.
 	Carjacker will threaten or use force to get your vehicle.



Podcast Time Stamps:



[00:44] - Carjacking robbery scenario.
[01:34] - Carjacking robbery definition and origin of the name.
[02:24] - What can be done to prevent becoming a victim of carjacking?
[03:00] - Carjacking pattern of selecting vehicle and victim.
[04:15] - Carjacker will sometimes wait for the right victim.
[04:55] - Carjacker will be close by if you're watching out for him.
[05:50] - Reverse engineer the carjacking robbery to prevent it.
[06:33] - Recommended carjacking preventive steps.
[08:30] - Variables in carjacking scenarios and responses.



Carjacking is one of the most dangerous crimes that can occur to a person.Tweet This

Carjackers Look for Vulnerable Inattentive Drivers
Carjacking Robbery

 	Carjacking robbery is one of the most frightening and dangerous crimes

 	To a person, a family, or a business traveler.


 	Carjacking robbery is a crime against a person.

 	By means of force, fear, violence, or intimidation.


 	Carjacking robbery frequency gets buried in the statistics

 	Auto-theft or strong-arm robbery or assault with a deadly weapon.


 	Carjackers are desperate criminals that don't care if they hurt you.

Carjacking Dangerous Point of Entry

 	Carjacking incidents often occur at the driver's door.
 	Critical carjacking time is entering and exiting the driver's door.
 	Most carjacking victims say they never saw the robber approaching.
 	Carjacker wants the vehicle key immediately for a quick getaway.
 	Carjacking victims get trapped between the driver's door and seat.
 	A weapon is usually displayed along with a crude threat to use it.
 	An excessive amount of force will attack any resistance.
 	How you react in the first few seconds can be life-changing.

Carjacking Robbery Target

 	The target of a carjacking robbery is usually the vehicle.

 	Carjacker just needs transportation.
 	Carjacker needs a vehicle for use in another crime.


 	Sometimes the target of a carjacking is the occupant.

 	The victim goes along with the vehicle.
 	The secondary crime scene is almost always worse.






More on Carjacking Robbery

 	Visit CrimeDoctor.com for the article - Carjacking Facts


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“You won’t find a better book on this subject!”


If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book”

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      <description><![CDATA[Home burglar alarm decisions are part of your family security plan.


 	* What home alarm system feature is important for you to consider?
 	* Do I need to pay to have my home burglar alarm system monitored?



 	* Interview by Mark Toner writing for Nationwide Insurance.





Podcast Time Stamps:

00:39 -- Show introduction by Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey.
01:32 -- Home burglar alarm system is just another tool in the security toolbox.
01:50 -- Most homeowners don't use their alarm system once installed.
02:35 -- Interview with Mark Toner begins.
04:50 -- Alarm industry mainly is a subscription-based monitoring vendor.
07:20 -- Most homeowners just want a basic burglar deterrent system.
08:05 -- Central Station monitoring is an option that is not needed in many cases.
09:25 -- Remote alarm monitoring service is critical for fire response.
10:40 -- Before buying, make a family commitment to use the system every day.
12:10 -- Great feature hardly ever used is bedtime perimeter alarm setup.
14:15 -- Quality system components and installation prevent false alarms.
15:35 -- Are DIY off-the-shelf discount alarm systems any good?
16:45 -- False alarms are the #2 reason why people stop using the home alarm.
18:00 -- Awareness and a home security plan is the most important factor.



Home Burglar Alarm Systems are Part of Your Family Security Plan

Why do homeowners stop using their burglar alarm system?Tweet This
Home Burglar Alarm Decisions Depend on Needs

 	* Most people don't feel the need or want the expense of an alarm system.
 	* Apartment enters usually don't have an option for a home alarm system.
 	* Home alarm systems are designed to make noise and deter burglars.
 	* Alarm systems are programmed to report break-ins, but it's not required.
 	* Most homeowners don't require all the bells &amp; whistles that drive up costs.
 	* Most alarm system owners don't use it on a regular basis if at all.
 	* Add a home alarm system to your family security plan and use it.




Other Home Burglar Alarm Related Podcasts

 	* Home Security Alarm –Best Practices for Making Places Safe
 	* 10 Reasons Why Burglars Choose Your Home
 	* Home Security Burglars, Robbers, Safe Rooms


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WANTED: Show Guests with Crime Stories
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 	* Do you have a business with crime problems to solve?
 	* Do you have crime or loss prevention programs to share?
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      <description><![CDATA[Adult Shoplifters are using Kids for theft at a Florida Walmart.


 	* Why do adult shoplifters use children to commit theft from retail stores?
 	* Arrest reports show that parents teach their children how to be thieves?



 	* Interview by Jim Ross with the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper.





Podcast Time Stamps:

00:39 -- Show introduction by Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey.
03:39 -- Interview begins by Jim Ross with the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper.
03:50 -- Police arrest parents shoplifting with 12-year old daughter at Walmart.
04:52 -- What is the frequency of older kids shoplifting with adults or parents?
05:10 -- In a case like this, is the child a victim, a shoplifter, or both?
06:00 -- Was a book written about using children called "Oliver Twist".
07:00 -- Adult shoplifters believe children make them look less suspicious.
08:10 -- Parents normally do not shoplift in front of older children.
10:05 -- Most adults will not shoplift in front of their significant other.
13:00 -- Adult shoplifters hope loss prevention agents will be fooled by this.
13:44 -- Crime School Host Chris McGoey gives his thoughts about the story.
14:50 -- Corporate retailers have policy challenges regarding shoplifter detentions.
20:00 -- Corporate policy needs to address every detention/arrest protocol.
20:55 -- Criminal charges are sometimes reduced or dismissed by courts.
21:25 -- Retailers are sometimes exposed to civil liability from judicial decisions.
24:00 -- Whose rights are more important to protect: Criminal v. Retailer?
25:58 -- Shoplifters can file civil lawsuits when criminal cases are dismissed.



Parents Accused of Shoplifting with their Kids at Walmart



Adults using kids to steal like from the book, Oliver TwistTweet This
Adult Shoplifters with Children Challenge Loss Prevention

 	* Older children usually do not shoplift together with adults.
 	* Likewise, significant others generally do not shoplift together.
 	* Adults with infants in large baby carriages sometimes require monitoring.
 	* Adult shoplifters believe that children nearby makes them less suspicious.
 	* Do a Google Search of "Walmart children shoplifting with parents Florida"
 	* Some adult shoplifters will abandon their children in-store to avoid capture.
 	* Retailers need complex policies how to deal with adult shoplifters with children.
 	* Difficult to formulate a nationwide shoplifter apprehension policy.
 	* Legal/practical implications require local detention/apprehension standards.
 	* Cannot afford to let local police sort-it-out after a family theft apprehension.
 	* Decisions relating to the prosecution of a family of shoplifters requires caution.
 	* The criminal justice system can expose a retailer to detention/arrest liability.
 	* Shoplifters rights often get top priority during the judicial process.




Other Adult Shoplifters Related Podcasts

 	* Juvenile Shoplifting Until Adults Throw Red Bull Cans at Cashier
 	* 10 Things Loss Pre...]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Robbery Homicide of a Tampa Florida Convenience Store Owner


 	* How mom and pop stores and small budgets prevent armed robbery?
 	* How to reduce the robbery-homicide risk in a high-crime neighborhood?



 	* Interview by Tony Marrero with The Tampa Bay Times.





Podcast Time Stamps:

00:40 -- Show introduction to Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey
03:40 -- Interview begins with Tony Marrero at Tampa Bay Times newspaper
05:40 -- In 2011 and 2017, same-store owner confronted robbers and was shot
06:50 -- What can mom and pop stores do to prevent armed robbery violence?
08:00 --  Neighborhood exhibited high-crime posture with bars on windows
09:20 -- Store needed security bars on openings, and windows blocked with signs
11:20 -- Do bullet-resistant barriers prevent violence like robbery homicide?
15:45 -- Video of 2011 robbery available to view at CrimeSchool/43
17:15 -- C-store chains use time-delay drop-safes to support cash control
18:15 -- Hard to get store operators not to resist during robbery homicide threat
20:30 -- Poor high-crime neighborhoods need stores, but cost more to secure

Beloved convenience store owner fights with robbers. Is shot and killed!Tweet This





Store Owner Killed During Armed Robbery in Tampa Florida

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Robbery Homicide Crime Risk Preventive Steps

 	* Ask the local police for help in evaluating business crime risk at your location
 	* Evaluate prior crime risk, neighborhood crime, and quality of escape routes
 	* Limit hours of operation for isolated stores in residential neighborhoods
 	* Maximize visibility in and out of the store by keeping windows clear of signs
 	* Multiple clerks on duty may prevent some robberies, but not always
 	* Use a time-delay drop safe in high crime stores to help reduce cash on hand
 	* Implement and enforce strict cash handling policies to limit available cash
 	* Don't accept bills larger than $20 and let customers see bills being dropped
 	* Use door, window, and drop safe signage to support your cash handling policies
 	* Use video surveillance cameras as a robbery deterrent and training aid
 	* Get robbery prevention training and teach staff to act safely during a robbery
 	* Don't argue or fight with armed robbers. Keep the robbery transaction short
 	* Having in-store weapons increases the chance of robbery homicide for everyone
 	* Fighting with armed robbers for their gun increases robbery homicide risk
 	* After risk assessment, develop a comprehensive security plan to reduce risk




Other Robbery Homicide Related Podcasts

 	* Restaurant Robbery Prevention in Houston
 	* Fast Food Security – Violent Crime at Quick Service Restaurants
 	* Convenience Store Robbery Cash Handling


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      <description><![CDATA[Loss Prevention Procedures are the Glue that Prevents Retail Theft

 	* Employee theft is always the most likely suspect in large inventory loss
 	* Shoplifting loss is the most controllable expense, but needs a plan
 	* Loss prevention procedures reduce employee theft and shoplifting



 	* Interview by Mike Bederka with Small Business Smarts





Podcast Time Stamps:

[02:30] -- Retail security consultant can help design loss prevention procedures
[03:15] -- Interview begins with Mike Bederka at Small Business Smarts
[03:30] -- Employee theft and shoplifting account for most inventory loss
[04:30] -- Existing staff not always suitable following a large inventory loss
[05:20] -- Many owners feel they cannot control chronic shoplifting
[06:30] -- 99% of customers act similarly while shopping; Shoplifters do not
[07:20] -- How can a retail stores eliminate shoplifting blind-spots
[08:58] -- Excellent customer service is best  solution to thwart shoplifters
[10:00]-- Watch for areas frequently used by shoplifters for product staging
[11:05 ]-- Genuinely greet every customer by looking at them in the eye
[11:35] -- Keep all merchandise "faced" on the shelves to spot missing bottles
[12:35] -- Some liquor store serial shoplifters always steal the same items
[15:15] -- Best run stores train and enforce detailed loss prevention procedures
[16:05] -- Employee thieves like to blame bad inventory loss on shoplifters



Podcast about preventing employee theft and shoplifting lossTweet This

Loss Prevention Procedures with Reduce Employee Theft and Shoplifting Losses



Loss Prevention Procedures Cut Inventory Loss

 	* Liquor, wine, spirits, and beer super stores as large as 25,000 square feet
 	* People under 21 years are sometimes excluded from browsing in a store
 	* High retail prices make bottles of liquor, wine, and spirits a theft target
 	* Loss Prevention Procedures are your tools to reduce inventory shrinkage
 	* Procedures need to be clearly defined, well articulated, and enforced
 	* High standards in hiring, training, and closely supervising employees is required
 	* Holding employees accountable for accurately following procedures is key
 	* Loss prevention procedures provide the audit trail needed to check performance
 	* Inventory control requires consistent execution of loss prevention procedures
 	* Shoplifting occurs in a store you own, control, and set the rules of engagement
 	* Shoplifting occurs when liquor store staff are passive and inattentive
 	* Well-organized liquor wine spirits specialty store displays helps spot bottle loss
 	* Technology is the back up not replacement for good loss prevention procedures

Related Loss Prevention Procedures Articles &amp; Podcasts

 	* Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention Briefing
 	* 10 Things Loss Prevention Agents want Shoplifters to Know
 	* 10 Things Shoplifters Don’t Want You to Know]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:48:57 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hotel Room Security Plan to Protect Valuable Items

 	* Assume that in your absence a hotel room is not secure.
 	* Leave valuable items at home or have a plan to protect it.




 	* Interview by Marissa Laliberte with Reader's Digest.




Podcast Time Stamps:

[02:25] -- Hotel room security - Interview begins with Reader's Digest.
[03:40] -- There's no guarantee that your hotel room will be secure.
[04:45] -- Electronic devices are high-risk for loss and ID theft.
[06:30] -- Theft of belongings can leave you stranded without a backup plan.
[07:30] -- If ID, credit cards, and airline tickets were stolen, could you recover?
[08:45 ]-- Where do you hide things in a hotel room that are deemed safe?
[09:00] -- Do you believe that the hotel room safe is secure for valuables?
[10:00] -- If you can't afford to lose it, don't leave it unsecured in a hotel room.

Hotel room theft can make you angry and then strandedTweet This

You Can't Assume that an Unoccupied Hotel Room is Totally Secure



Hotel Room Security Plan to Prevent Loss or Recover

 	* Play "what-if" all necessary travel credentials were stolen?
 	* How long would it take you to recover from the loss and get back home?
 	* Make a detailed hotel room security plan before your next trip.
 	* Create backups of critical items and leave them with a relative or friend.
 	* Store a scanned copy of a cloud-server that you can retrieve remotely.
 	* A hotel room security plan gets cash and credit cards within 24-hours.
 	* Your hotel room security plan starts before you leave home or it's too late.




Related Hotel Room Security Articles &amp; Podcasts

 	* Travel Security Plan – Safe While Abroad
 	* Hotel Motel Security Advice for Travelers


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      <description><![CDATA[Safe living alone is taking charge of your environment and lifestyle.

 	* Millions of people are safe living alone because they plan it that way.
 	* Safe living alone requires an intentional security vigilance and mindset.
 	* Most people living alone build a safety network of friends and neighbors.




 	* Interview by Emily Bell with Zillow magazine.




Podcast Time Stamps:

[00:40] -- CrimeSchool.com/38 show introduction and initial thoughts.
[01:58] -- Interview about safe living alone with Emily Bell at Zillow.
[02:45] -- Location of the residence is a factor that determines crime risk.
[03:20] -- Type of housing and density affects crime risk.
[04:00] -- On large rental housing properties most people appear as strangers.
[04:45] -- Safe living alone involves intentional control over the environment.
[05:20] -- Lifestyle choices makes a difference in crime risk and safe living alone.[06:25] -- Most crime victims involving strangers were not paying attention
[09:00] -- Should people pretend to others that they are not living alone?
[09:35] -- Advantage to safe living alone is being in charge of environments.
[10:30] -- Level of awareness when out in public makes a difference to safety.[11:20] -- Looking down at smartphones too often compromises awareness.
[14:00] -- Smartphone apps will not help during a physical confrontation.
[15:00] -- Safe living alone requires a security plan for being able to see at night.[16:00] -- Should women carry pepper-spray for self defense against assailants?



Safe Living Alone Requires an Intentional Security Vigilance and Mindset

The best home security phone app is between your earsTweet This
Safe Living Alone Security Plan Tips

 	* Do crime risk research for a location before selecting a residence.
 	* Higher floor apartment units limit criminal access from the ground level.
 	* Develop a network of family, friends, and neighbors to support you.
 	* Call on this network to stand by while repairmen are in your home.
 	* A security plan and safe routines will reduce exposure to crime risk.
 	* Ask for help to test the quality of doors, locks, and window access points.
 	* Make sure rental housing units replaced or re-keyed all door locks.
 	* Lock doors, windows, and use an alarm system every time you go out.
 	* Use light timers to simulate occupancy or if planning to return at night.
 	* Be on high-alert outside your apartment or vehicle door and scan area.
 	* Carry a flashlight if often out at night and need to walk in dark areas.
 	* Don't use full name on a mailbox if it describes a woman living alone.
 	* Be sure telephone answering machine doesn't announce alone status.
 	* Beware of social media postings that identify location or living alone status.
 	* Never open your door to strangers without knowing who is on the other side.
 	* Rely on your fear instinct and investigate or avoid suspicious circumstances.
 	* Plan your movements day and night and make contingency plans to be safe.




Related Safe Living Alone Podcasts

 	* Home Security Burglars, Robbers, Safe Rooms]]></description>
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      <title>ATM Smartphone App – Will Bank ATM App Prevent Armed Robbery?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:41:36 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ATM Smartphone App Promises Convenience, not Safety.

 	Major US banks move towards card-free ATM  access.
 	ATM Smartphone App replaces the plastic access card.
 	Will this make ATM use safer for us or just for the bank?



A phone app makes you look at two screens now instead of one




 	Interview by Aaron Smith with CNN Money.





Podcast Time Stamps:

[01:50] -- Interview begins with Aaron Smith - CNN Money.
[02:00] -- Must login to ATM Smartphone app to obtain new account code.
[02:12] -- Customer must enter 8-digit App code and PIN code into ATM.
[02:59] -- Banks are concerned with losses from fraudulent ATM card use.
[03:40] -- Physical robbery risk in front of ATM machine is unchanged.
[04:40] -- ATM Smartphone App may give a false sense of security.



Will a smartphone app keep us safe at the ATM?Tweet This
ATM Smartphone App - No Personal Safety Features Yet

 	Must own an updated smartphone and be tech-savvy to use the App.
 	A smartphone App does not lower robbery risk at ATM machines.
 	ATM robbers don't care how you get the machine to spit out cash.
 	Need to enter an 8-digit smartphone account code into the ATM keypad.
 	Keypad entry errors can cause more delays than the current card system.
 	We still need to enter a PIN code when prompted by the ATM machine.
 	We still need to view the ATM screen menu to make transaction selections.
 	Smartphone App requires you to focus on two devices instead of one.
 	Robbers might prefer that you use an ATM Smartphone App.
 	ATM robbers can steal your smartphone phone as well as your cash.
 	ATM robbers stealing smartphones will inhibit fast 911 call reporting.

ATM Smartphone App Future Opportunities

 	It should greatly reduce the risk of fraud losses for the major banks.
 	The adoption of NFC* could shorten the time in front of the ATM machine.
 	A bio-metric eye scan should reduce keypad or screen interface time.
 	NFC and bio-metrics could drastically shorten time at ATM Machines.

* NFC - Near Field Communication - ATM machines will recognize your phone when in close proximity or by tapping an ATM sensor.



Related ATM Smartphone App Articles and Podcasts

 	ATM Security - 10 Things ATM Robber Don't Want Victims to Know
 	Bank ATM Machine Late Night Use Advice Article 


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