Loss prevention is one distinct area of private security.
Sometimes falling under the umbrella of protection of assets or risk management, the main goal of loss prevention is to reduce losses. Losses can occur in various ways, through internal or external theft, shoplifting, robbery, lawsuits or accidents and injuries.
The Loss Prevention Agent is given the delicate responsibility for dealing with many of these issues; so, loss prevention training is no longer a luxury.
The following list of topics is covered in the Center for Law Enforcement and Security Training's Loss Prevention training course:
- The Role of the Loss Prevention Agent
- Prevention versus Apprehension
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Criminal and Civil Law (Infractions, Misdemeanors, felonies & Wobblers)
- Search & Seizure
- Merchant's Privilege
- "Detention" versus "Arrest"
- Acting in a "Reasonable" Manner
- Risks in Dealing with Suspected Shoplifters
- Unreasonable Restrictions on the Ability to Move about in Public Places
- Observation Skills
- How to Recognize Behavior that Might Indicate Shoplifting
- How to Approach and Stop a Person Suspected of Shoplifting
- What a Reasonable Investigation Would Entail.
- Interviewing Versus Interrogation Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Use-of-Force
- Arrest & Control
- Tactical Handcuffing
- Report Writing
- Law Enforcement Liaison
- Testifying in Court.
Successful completion may qualify an agent for BSIS certification, Powers-to-Arrest.
For more information on California licensing requirements, martial arts classes, shooting instruction or Executive Protection Specialist materials and residential courses, please contact: Jon Felperin, Director. jfelperin123@earthlink.net.
