Shoplifting and other forms of theft are major business concern when the country is experiencing the best of economic times. In fact, studies show that the average small business can lose more than $50,000 every year due to theft. Even in good times, this will put a serious dent in many companies' profits...

The prime function of security cameras, and the inspiration behind many investing in these camera systems is to capture evidence should a crime occur on their property. However, security cameras have another hidden benefit and one that many don’t realize the gravity of until they see it for themselves. Security cameras work as an effective deterrent against crime, and the open presence of a security camera may stop crime from happening in the first place.

It is somehow not uncommon to read of incidences of retailers falling victims to organized retail theft crimes. In fact, data from the National Retail Federation reported that close to 90% of retailers across the United States experienced thefts in different forms costing millions and millions of dollars in losses. It is important to acknowledge that retail theft is slowly changing its dynamics. Some time back, retail robbers in had a taste for expensive electronics which they would then easily cash on by selling them at an overwhelmingly cheap price in the black market. Nowadays, simple and everyday necessities are becoming a favorite for retail robbers. Reason? Products such as baby formula and laundry soaps are ever in demand and they are much easier to steal.

It is a sad fact of life that sometimes the people who we trust the most, our employees, take things from us. There is a variety of different reasons why a good employee would do something that hurts our business, it could be because they are facing outside stressors such as financial difficulties, or drug use, for others it can be something as simple as being disgruntled with their job. When these losses occur, it is important to not only send a message that this behavior will not be tolerated, but also to recoup whatever losses have occured...