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Working Groups
One of the most important means of accomplishing our mission — to prevent and detect theft, fraud, and violence using research to find evidence-based solutions — is through our Working Groups.
These teams of retailers, solution providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders work together to tackle specific challenges in retail loss prevention and security. They dedicate time to collaborate on research, share best practices, and develop more effective solutions.
Types of Working Groups
LPRC Working Groups cover the most relevant and pressing topics facing the retail industry, including:
Data Analytics
Harnesses the power of data to identify trends, uncover patterns, and inform the development of innovative data-driven solutions for the industry.
Facilitated By: Caleb Bowyer and Josh Bush
When: Third Thursday of the Month | 1 PM – 2 PM EST
Mission: To educate retail loss prevention professionals on various analytic approaches, as well as promote collaboration among retailers so they may refine their data collection processes and models, as well as assist each other with analytics and analysis questions.
Operational Excellence
Strengthens execution, compliance, and LP–store operations collaboration to reduce shrink, improve performance, and support leadership development.
Facilitated By: Cory Lowe, Chad McIntosh, and Alex Palomar
When: Fourth Thursday of the Month | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Mission: This working group explores how retailers can reduce operational shrink and improve LP operations performance by enhancing operational execution, compliance, and collaboration between LP and store operations teams. We also focus on key leadership topics among LP/AP professionals.
Organized Retail Crime
Tackles the growing dangers of organized retail crime, sharing strategies to prevent theft and apprehend perpetrators.
Facilitated By: Cory Lowe, Christina Burton, and Alex Palomar
When: Third Thursday of the Month | 12 PM – 1 PM EST
Mission: To conduct basic research on improving ORC investigations and prosecutions, developing better teams, and assisting the public and policy makers understand the nature of ORC without promoting imitation of common tactics.
Product Protection
Addresses various forms of product loss, including shoplifting, employee theft, and inventory shrinkage.
Facilitated By: Justin Smith and Josh Bush
When: Third Friday of the Month | 11 AM – 12 PM EST
Mission: To conduct basic research on trends in product loss and how solutions and strategies are being used effectively to reduce product shrink; to promote collaboration and benchmarking on product protection.
Real-time Intelligence
Connects retailers and real-time crime centers to enhance the timely sharing of intelligence and best practices that support retail loss prevention and security initiatives.
Facilitated By: Cory Lowe, Chris Henningsen (NRTCCA), and Josh Bush
When: Fourth Friday of the Month | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Mission: The LPRC and the National Real Time Crime Center Association are jointly hosting this working group to explore opportunities for retailers and real-time crime centers to more effectively share intelligence in real time.
Retail Fraud
Focuses on combating fraudulent activities like credit card fraud, gift card scams, and refund abuse.
Facilitated By: Sam Yeung, Cory Lowe, and Josh Bush
When: Third Tuesday of the Month | 3 PM – 4 PM EST
Mission: To conduct basic research on trends in retail fraud and effectively preventing and investigating retail fraud.
Supply Chain Protection
Identifies vulnerabilities and security risks throughout the retail supply chain, as well as strategies for protection.
Facilitated By: Diego Rodriguez and Christina Burton
When: Fourth Wednesday of the Month | 2 PM – 3 PM EST
Mission: To conduct basic research on the major challenges associated with protecting the supply chain and to provide an outlet for retailer benchmarking on effective solutions and strategies.
Violent Crime
Targets solutions for preventing and responding to acts of violence in retail environments.
Facilitated By: Cory Lowe and Alex Palomar
When: First Tuesday of the Month | 2 PM – 3 PM EST
Mission: To conduct basic research on violent crime in retail settings, including factors associated with workplace violence, and trends in violence.
What Do Working Groups Do?
Each Working Group operates under a designated leader and facilitates its activities through regular meetings, conference calls, and online forums. These participants take advantage of strategic tools and methods such as:
Research and Data Analysis
Best Practice Development
Collaborating to develop and disseminate best practices for addressing specific loss prevention and security challenges.
Educational Resources
Creating educational materials like reports, webinars, and training programs to inform and empower members.
Networking and Collaboration
Benefits of Joining a Working Group
When members participate in an LPRC Working Group, they get access to a host of valuable, practical benefits, including:
Access to Knowledge and Expertise
Gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field and stay informed about the latest trends and best practices.
Influence Research and Solutions
Networking Opportunities
Enhanced Security and Loss Prevention
Implement effective strategies and solutions developed by the Working Group to improve your own security posture and reduce shrinkage.
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How to Join a Working Group
Full access to Working Groups is available exclusively to LPRC members.
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