Title: How to Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Headings: A Guide to Preventing Retail Theft or Shoplifting
Retail Small Business Loss Prevention
A Guide to Preventing Retail Theft or Shoplifting
How to Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Clues to Identify a Shoplifter
Using Preventive Measures Against Shoplifters
Stopping Shoplifters With Strong Policies

Content: Take the following into consideration when writing your shoplifting policies. How do you approach a customer you suspect? Is your policy to confront a suspect, and if so how do you confront them? Who do you call or contact after an incident? What documentation do you need after an incident and what information will it contain? Make sure that you take the time to role-play with your employees on the proper procedures. This is not something they should "shoot from the hip." Train them well. Retailers are constantly struck by outside influences out of their control. And the truth is, the overwhelming majority of shoplifters are not professionals.