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: Each store also has a dedicated staffing budget for asset protection and security employees who identify and apprehend shoplifting suspects. General Target Loss Prevention Policy
We called stores in Arkansas, California, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, and New York for more information on the Target shoplifting policy at the store level. While most locations were unwilling to provide information due to safety and security concerns, representatives did share that Target works closely with local law enforcement. We were told that all shoplifting suspects will be arrested and prosecuted if proven guilty. Shoplifters will be responsible for all criminal fines and legal fees they incur as a result of their arrest. 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.