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Interface shares best practices for mall-based security

Interface shares best practices for mall-based security

ST. LOUIS – Business security managed service provider Interface Systems is joining forces with businesses to hold an educational session at the upcoming RILA Retail Asset Protection conference.

The session, titled "Securing Mall-Based Retailers - Best Practices & Partnerships" is a joint project between Interface Systems and Helzberg Diamonds, Signet Jewelers, and Brookfield Properties. In its official release Interface announced that panels would include Tim Lapinski - divisional vice president, Helzberg Diamonds, Chris Hackler - vice president, global asset protection, Signet Jewelers, Dan Ryan - senior vice president, Brookfield Properties, and Matt Smitheman - senior security consultant, Interface Systems.

“With the rise in mall crime such as grab-and-go, smash-and-grab, ORC (Organized Retail Crime), and mall shootings, retailers and mall property managers are looking for innovative solutions to help them bridge technology and communications silos between key stakeholders,” said Smitheman.

Panelists will be covering different aspects of mall security like employee training, emergency public address announcements for active threats, and next-generation security technologies which includes remote video monitoring.

Currently the session is scheduled to be held on May 1, 2023, from 2:45 p.m .to 3:30 p.m. at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colo.

For more information, please visit www.rila.org.

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