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Summary: Excellent Book for external security
Review: I found this book to be very informative and an excellent reference for external secrurity problems. It is a little thin on issues of internal theft, but still a very impressive work.
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Summary: An excellent tool for any LP staff
Review: I got more information out of Rich's book than any of the criminal justice texts I've read over the years. Having worked for companies with good loss prevention programs as well as companies with poor programs I can relate to the "Policy B" stores talked about in the book. Rich- Any tips for dealing with companies that pay lip service to LP but balk at using anything other than 1950's technology that you can include in the next revision?
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Summary: Far beyond expectations.
Review: The first two weeks, the section on video surveillance and terms and equipment saved us a few hours of research, cleared up some confusion and saved us ordering some things for a job that just wouldn't have worked. At that point, we would have been happy if that was all we ever got from this book. But we're finding a WHOLE lot more. Probably what I like best is it's written like a book and not a technical manual, so it's enjoyable to read. Also, unlike most security things I read, it goes way beyond "what to do and why." It does a great job with the most important part: "Exactly HOW to do." Great Example: The author claimed that someone with no experience could follow directions in the book to hook up a VCR, TV, mini-camera, plus cable and power sources and have it all up and recording in just two minutes. Our part-time secretary is a Culinary student. She followed the directions and actually had it recording with a few seconds to spare. THAT was pretty neat.
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Summary: Increase Awareness, Reduce Loss, Avoid Liability
Review: Those are the tenets of the corporation I work for, and this book is a perfect addition to a library for anyone who wants those results. Rich has communicated effectively the steps and tools necessary to reduce loss in your retail location and NOT GET SUED. Many self help books can be dry reading. Not this one. Every point made is followed up by a story or anecdote that assists the reader in visualizing the problem and how solutions can be applied. Whether you are a loss prevention professional, a private investigator, or a store owner/operator this is a must read if you want to reduce your losses.
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