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: 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. After apprehending a suspect, the loss prevention officers may take the suspect to their office to question them and await the arrival of police. Suspects are not required to speak to store officers. Target will have law enforcement proceed with an arrest if stolen merchandise is found on their person. Specific laws regarding apprehension and detention of larceny suspects may vary slightly by state. Legal Penalties: