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: Searching pockets and handbags might be illegal in your state, so leave that job for the police upon arrest. After the safety issues are resolved, you should ask the shoplifter to voluntarily retrieve and return all the stolen merchandise. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be allowed to question the shoplifter in others you might be required to call the police before questioning. In most states, you are allowed to ask the shoplifter for identification and complete a written report to help you determine if you will prosecute or not. Most shoplifters will cooperate and hope to be released. In the case of young children, the elderly, or those with diminished mental capacity, you may wish to release the shoplifter to relatives instead of the police. Check with your company policy and legal department for precise instructions in this area. Simple requests should be honored for those held in custody, if safe to do so. Handicapped persons should be accommodated because of stairs or footpath issues. If safe, shoplifters can be offered water, prescription medication or restroom access if your merchandise has been recovered.