Tag: Loss Prevention Foundation
Vector taking applications for loss prevention scholarships
February 5, 2014SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security is accepting applications for its 2014 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program through March 31, the company announced recently.
The scholarships cover all course and exam fees for retail loss-prevention professionals working to obtain LPF's Loss Prevention Qualified or Loss Prevention Certified certifications.
“Over the years, LPQ and LPC certifications have become immensely popular and well-respected,” said Michael Grady, Vector executive...
Vector Security announces scholarship winners
April 23, 2013SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH—Vector Security, a provider of security solutions based here, has announced the winners of its Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarships, according to a company statement.
The LPF is a nonprofit organization that educates and certifies retail loss prevention and asset protection professionals.
The scholarships provide financial support to loss prevention professionals in the United States and Canada seeking to obtain LPQ (LPQualified) and LPC (LPCertified) certifications. Vector...
Dallas PD stops responding to retail thefts under $50
March 2, 2012Whit Richardson
DALLAS—The Dallas Police Department in February changed its policy for responding to shoplifting calls. From now on, the department will no longer routinely dispatch officers to shoplifting calls that involve merchandise valued at less than $50.Gene Smith, president of the Loss Prevention Foundation, said that this type of policy is increasingly being seen in municipalities across the country as police departments try to maximize tightening budgets. "It is a trend," he said. "It gets down to...