Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention Briefing

This Liquor Store is a Robbery Magnet

Convenience Store News Magazine interview by Tammy Mastroberte.

Podcast Time Stamps:

[03:15] — Interview begins with Convenience Store News Magazine.
[03:20] — Big three: Armed Robbery; Employee Theft; and Shoplifting.
[04:25] — 2500 sq.ft. box. It should be easy to control access, and inventory
[06:35] — Four main categories for providing adequate c-store security.
[08:00] — Employee theft is the greatest loss factor for last 40 years.
[12:15] — Dishonest employees learn to bypass technology deterrents.
[15:25] — Detailed shift training, accuracy, and accountability are critical.
[25:00] — Strict cash control at all times is greatest robbery deterrent.
[27:00] — Time delay safe; Drop-safe; Video surveillance with monitor display
[30:00] — Robbers talk about easy targets and best store chains to rob.

Convenience Store Security and Loss Prevention

• Convenience store security store design including crime risk analysis.
• Well-lighted exterior and highly-visible store interior are beneficial.
• Use security hardware and equipment to support design flaws.
• Liberal use of cash policy signs and decals for robbery prevention.
• Hire employees that are honest, capable, and accountable.
• Not all new hires have dexterity, speed, and accuracy for c-stores.
• Train with clearly defined and articulated procedures.
• Insist that every shift employee follows identical procedures.
• Audit some product or procedure every shift, every day.
• Rotate employees to compare shift sales and product movement.
• Convenience store security should be baked-in not layered on top.
• Convenience store loss prevention is a seamless part of a daily routine.

Related Convenience Store Security Links

• Convenience Store Robbery and Cash handling.
• Gas Station Security – Car Burglary Sliders.