Title: Shoplifting Policies and Procedures for Retailers
Headings: Shoplifting Policies and Procedures for Retailers
Shoplifting Policies and Procedures for Retailers
Stopping a Shoplifter
Know the Law

Content: all colors, creeds, and races commit this crime equally. Because statistics prove shoplifting to be such a common occurrence, retailers and staff should be prepared to handle it when it happens. Take the following questions into consideration when writing your shoplifting policies and procedures : Is your goal to prosecute or get the merchandise back? Does your store have a zero-tolerance policy for shoplifting? Will you prosecute shoplifters under 18 or over 65? Is there a minimum qualifying dollar amount to prosecute? How will you confront and detain the shoplifter? What will you do if the shoplifter shows remorse or offers to pay? Who is responsible for calling the police?