When it came to loss prevention back in the day, retailers hired security guards, off-duty police officers, or other such folks to catch criminals trying to rip off their stores. The effectiveness of a retailer’s business security was mainly judged in terms of the number of arrests its security personnel made.
Times have changed, however. Now the name of the game is “loss prevention,” minimizing retail loss rather than making a lot of arrests. To that end, retailers are turning to innovative technology to help them mitigate theft and fraud.
Here are the four trends in “asset protection technology” for 2016, according to the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).
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How to Teach Your Teens to Be Safe Drivers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIf your teen is on the road to getting on the road, they will likely need your assistance as a driving instructor to supplement any drivers’ education programs. For most parents, this can be a daunting task.
At American Alarm, we care more about just your home and business security—we care about your personal safety too. To that end, here are some tips to make teaching your teenager to drive less nerve-wracking while ensuring that you help your child become a safe and careful driver.
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Loss Prevention Tech Trends for 2016
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamTimes have changed, however. Now the name of the game is “loss prevention,” minimizing retail loss rather than making a lot of arrests. To that end, retailers are turning to innovative technology to help them mitigate theft and fraud.
Here are the four trends in “asset protection technology” for 2016, according to the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).
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Winter Pet Safety
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFire Inspections: Is Your Commercial Building Up to Code?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamPutting an efficient and effective fire prevention program plan in place, ensuring that your commercial fire alarm system is operating properly, and adhering to your state’s fire code and ordinances could prevent many of these fires. Before the fire inspectors in your town come out to inspect your building, you should be sure your property is up to code.
Here are 10 of the fire safety codes that must be adhered to in commercial buildings in Massachusetts: (Check the applicable laws in your state to identify the fire safety codes for commercial buildings.)
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How to Stay Safe After a Car Accident
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFiguring out what to do after a crash can also be overwhelming. At the minimum, you’ll have to exchange information with the other drivers involved in the accident. You should always be prepared—this means keeping a pen and paper, some type of camera, and a copy of your insurance card and registration handy.
Here are some additional tips to help you remain calm and stay safe after an accident.
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Smoked Out—Missing, Broken Detectors Blamed For Worcester Deaths
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Did you forget to lock THIS door?
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Travel Safety During the Holidays
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIf you’re planning a family trip this year, these holiday travel tips will help you arrive at your destination safely.
However, before you set off for [insert name of your relative/family friend here]’s house, you should ensure that your home security system is working properly. Test all your burglar and fire devices as well as cameras. Let your alarm company know that you’ll be doing this and that you’ll be traveling so they know how to respond to signals when you’re gone.
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Personal Safety: Tips and Tools For The Holidays
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4 Holiday Retail Loss Prevention Tips
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamShoppers are flooding the malls, big box stores, and smaller neighborhood shops looking for just the right gifts for family and friends. With all the extra foot traffic, businesses must be extra vigilant, paying particular attention to thwarting shoplifters, which may include employees.
Here are four holidays loss prevention tips to help you protect your bottom line:
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