lack of observation of the crime. A later effort, called "benefit denial" by Read Hayes, was intended to reduce the incentives for people to take the items by destroying the usefulness of items that were improperly removed from stores through the use of measures such as exploding dye packs (ink tags). CCTV CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) is the use of a surveillance system to record any theft or misconduct. It has been widely used all over the world and has affected the decrease in crime globally. It is used to strengthen the central control, responsiveness and crime combating capacity which increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the retail loss prevention methods and strategies. See also McAfee Institute Package pilferage Package theft Retail Revenue protection Shopkeeper's privilege Shoplifting Store detective Tamper resistance Marge Be Not Proud eleventh episode of the seventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons which deals with this subject. References Further reading External links HowStuffWorks: How anti-shoplifting devices work Retailing-related crime Theft Security Protective service occupations