Title: Target Loss Prevention Policy: Fines, Legal Penalties, etc - First Quarter Finance
Headings: Target Loss Prevention Policy: Fines, Legal Penalties, etc
Target Loss Prevention Policy: Fines, Legal Penalties, etc
Table of Contents
Target Loss Prevention Policy
General Target Loss Prevention Policy
Suspect Apprehension
Legal Penalties: Target Shoplifting Fines and More
Other Store Shoplifting Policies

Content: Target shoplifting fines and fees for each individual incident will vary by state and degree of crime severity. Asset protection specialists at Target are responsible for keeping thorough documentation of each shoplifting incident at their store. They also work to identify shoplifting trends occurring within the store — such as whether shoplifters are targeting certain items — and to conduct internal theft investigations if necessary. Target’s security specialists are members of the asset protection team. They work at the front of the store and are trained in emergency response and how to handle a crisis to avoid escalating the situation. Some of their main job responsibilities include suspect apprehension assistance, merchandise recovery, and documentation of security issues. Suspect Apprehension
Once a shopper is identified as concealing merchandise, they become a shoplifting suspect. The Target security officer should attempt to give the suspect a chance to cooperate with them before an apprehension becomes physical. However, Target loss prevention and security officers do have the authority to apprehend suspects both inside and outside the store. We were told that Target advises its security personnel to perform apprehensions in pairs, if possible.