Marty Andrews, CFI

New Report on CA’s Retail Theft Crisis - Shoplifting in CA has reached peak levels not seen since 2000! Moreover, well established underreporting of theft events by demoralized retailers and incomplete police/law enforcement data means that the crisis is certainly worse than documented in official reports. Given the evidence depicted in non-stop videos of theft on the news and social media & the countless closures of many retail stores, none of this is a surprise to those who have been paying attention. The political majority in Sacramento, influenced by radical progressive groups, has allowed this to happen for years & downplaying the crisis has only eroded their credibility. #Caliornia #RetailTheft #FixProp47 #VoteYesProp36 #Prop36istheFix https://lnkd.in/gDD88yKK

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As an investigator, it's crucial to adopt a client-centric mindset that enhances the overall experience and fosters lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Approach each case from the client's perspective, not just your professional standpoint. Explain the entire investigative process, from start to finish, without assuming prior knowledge. Lay out your expectations clearly and encourage the client to share their own. Maintain unwavering honesty about time, effort, cost, potential outcomes, and possible challenges. Provide regular updates to the client, using email, text, or communication from your team. Encourage them to ask questions and approach their concerns with empathy and patience. Acknowledge the intimidating nature of the investigative profession and strive to create a comfortable, approachable environment. Avoid "nickel and diming" the client, and consider providing occasional small gestures of goodwill. Uphold the highest ethical and moral standards, and if a client's request falls outside these boundaries, take the time to explain your position. Allow the client to see your human side and make them feel truly valued as an individual, not just another case. By adopting this client-centric approach, you can build lasting relationships and enhance the overall investigative experience. #Investigations #ClientCentric #TrustBuilding #Transparency #EthicalStandards #InvestigativeServices #BusinessGrowth #clientsfirst #privateinvestigator

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12 ARRESTED IN CCSO RETAIL THEFT MISSION The latest Clark County Sheriff’s Office retail theft operation resulted in a dozen arrests, including the apprehension of two prolific retail theft subjects. On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, CCSO’s Tactical Detective Unit, with the assistance of the Special Investigations Unit, Special Victims Unit, Patrol Deputies, and several retail partners, conducted the retail theft operation in Hazel Dell. Detectives made 12 arrests, including 10 for theft, one for trespassing, and one for a felony warrant related to organized retail theft. In addition to the cases created during the retail theft operation, investigators apprehended multiple prolific organized retail theft subjects with several pending cases. Often, retail theft suspects are not stealing items for personal use but are part of organized theft rings that steal items to be sold for cash or returned to stores for a fraudulent “refund.” Many of these subjects are also involved in other crimes, such as vehicle theft, illegal possession of firearms, drug distribution, identity theft, and more. These missions aim not only to disrupt retail thefts but also to impact additional associated criminal activity. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and our retail partners will continue conducting additional retail theft missions in other areas of our community. Those engaging in retail theft in Clark County will be arrested and jailed.

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A suspected shoplifter picked the wrong store on the wrong day. That same day, an organized retail theft task force happened to be working in the area. The task force is made up of officers from Daly City, San Bruno and San Mateo. Daly City Police Department San Bruno Police Department San Mateo Police Department #Proactive #Collaboration #LawEnforcement #ORCTF #AssetProtection #LossPrevention #OrganizedRetailCrime

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EAS is proven as per report here by Sensormatic. Question Is there a need for superior EAS Security Tags

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If it can be easily flipped, it is a 🎯 target. #OSINT #ContextualIntelligence #CargoTheft #supplychain #supplychainsecurity #supplychainvisibility #supplychainriskmanagement #supplychaindisruption #logistics

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How To Protect Yourself and Family When Crime Hit a Tipping Point https://lnkd.in/gXmBcS3u #WPG #ExecutiveProtection #ArmedSecurity #RiskVulnerabilityAssessment #EstateSecurity #PrivateInvestigations #GoldStandardService #privacyisluxury

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Attention trademark/IP lawyers and fashionistas... Fascinating new $60M lawsuit between Nike and "The Shoe Surgeon". While I understand Nike's position, it is fascinating to watch this now play out in the public sphere. I would argue someone like shoe surgeon has been crucial in helping Nike stay relevant in the trendsetter circles and with the UHNW. Also curious if artistic freedom principles come into play here at all... Either way, will be an interesting saga between a struggling brand and an influential tastemaker. #IntellectualProperty #TrademarkInfringement #Fashion https://lnkd.in/gqHd2vzW

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Interview and Interrogation: Patrol to Investigations https://loom.ly/jZnHfv4

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Good job San Jose Police Department in identifying, tracking down and arresting these people responsible for an attack on an Officer during a vehicle sideshow on June 15, 2024. During this incident, the suspects got on top of the patrol vehicle, stomped on the windshield, struck the side windows, and attempted to pull open the doors. At least one suspect threatened the officer, saying they had knives, officials said. The officer sustained minor injuries due to the incident and was unable to respond to the emergency he was initially headed to. Sideshows have become a major public safety issue across the nation. Their actions cause extreme hazards to other vehicles on the road as well as pedestrians and the congestion they crease causes delays in police and fire emergency responses. Law Enforcement needs to continue to make their response to sideshows a priority and crack down hard on these people. Their compete disregard for the safety others and the feeling that they are above the law has gone on too long. #police #policeofficer #officers #officers #lawenforcement #lawenforcementofficer #sheriff #policechief #deputy #fbi #criminallaw #law #crime #criminials #copscountpolicematter #policematter #policingmatters #publicsafety #criminaljustice #cop #cops #policemen #backtheblue #trafficsafety #publicsafety International Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum Major Cities Chiefs Association FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) FBI National Academy California Police Chiefs Association California College and University Police Chiefs’ Association PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) California Peace Officers'​ Association TEEX - Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services National Police Chiefs'​ Council National Policing Institute National Police Association National Sheriffs'​ Association California State Sheriffs Association Police1 American Police Beat Law Enforcement Today Southern Police Institute American Police Hall of Fame & Museum National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives National Tactical Officers Association https://lnkd.in/gUHiEf2p

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More accolades for T-Mobile from the latest Open Signal report! We swept EVERY category for overall network experience, with upload speed experience more than 2x faster than AT&T and over 1.5x faster than Verizon. Download speed experience is over 3x faster than Verizon and 2.7x faster than AT&T. We also won in #5GExperience categories including download speed and #5G availability, with our users spending over 5x more time connected to 5G than AT&T users and over 8x more than Verizon. See the full list of the latest wins: https://t-mo.co/4cKOO2W #5GConnectivity

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Why trust an inferior network to support your officers’ tools and devices? Learn more about how T-Mobile can improve connectivity, security, and redundancy. #tmobile #connectingheroes #5G

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