Title: Shoplifting Detention - How Retail Stores Detain a Suspected Shoplifter?
Headings: Shoplifting Detention – How Retail Stores Detain a Suspected Shoplifter?
Shoplifting Detention – How Retail Stores Detain a Suspected Shoplifter?
Shoplifting Detention
Shoplifting Detention: The Policy Decision
Shoplifting Detention: Approaching the Suspect
Shoplifting Detention: The Stop
Shoplifting Detention: The Use of force
Shoplifting Detention: Processing the Shoplifter
Shoplifting Detention: Written Incident Reports
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Content: In most states, to make a citizen’s arrest, you must see the crime (misdemeanor) committed in your presence or in the case of a felony committed outside of your presence, you must be certain that the crime actually occurred. Shoplifting Detention: Approaching the Suspect
To approach a person suspected of shoplifting will necessarily involve a confrontation. This confrontation can go smoothly and professionally or become hostile and aggressive. It is a good policy to have extra personnel involved for back-up and for witness purposes. A good rule is to outnumber the suspected shoplifter by a least one. Alert personnel usually prevent the suspect from fighting or attempting to flee. A female back-up is best if a female suspect is being detained. The approach should always occur from the front, if possible. The store representative should immediately and clearly identify themselves and it is helpful to have some form of identification such as a uniform, or name tag to avoid confusion over who you are or what authority you possess.