Research. Insight. Impact. | Aptus Business Crime Research Centre
Research. Insight. Impact. | Aptus Business Crime Research Centre
In this episode of Retail Crime Uncovered, we dig into the hidden world of stolen goods markets and explore how the ‘We Don’t Buy Crime’ initiative is shutting down the disposal routes offenders rely on. Emmeline is joined by ACC Tom Harding from the College of Policing who’s been driving innovative approaches - and DeterTech’s Gary Higgins to unpack the range of tactics, including SmartWater, that are quite literally shining a light on where stolen items end up. The message is unmistakable: deterrence matters.
In this episode of Retail Crime Uncovered we travel Down Under to explore the developments shaping retail security in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting on a series of industry events in the two countries, Emmeline picks out some key highlights and not to miss moments. First up, Carolynne Ball, who has been at the forefront of pioneering trials of Live Facial Recognition in retail, joins Emmeline to discuss the practicalities of deployment, the impact on stores, and the regulatory scrutiny from the Privacy Commissioner.
We're focusing in on how the Metropolitan Police are zeroing in on high-harm retail offenders and it seems to be working; real results, smart tactics, and big wins – but is it sustainable? Insights meet action as Emmeline is joined in the Spotlight by Superintendent Luke Baldock from the Met Police and retail legend Paul Gerrard from the Co-op.
In this jam-packed round up of the latest developments in retail crime, Emmeline outlines the key recommendations from the UK House of Lords Inquiry into shoplifting with special guest, Chris Noice from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). In Newscast, we learn about the growing trend for targeting luxury food items such as artisan cheese and champagne and exporting it into international markets, as well as the million dollar gift card scams hitting the USA and attracting the attention of Homeland Security. The Country Focus takes in South Africa and RCU guest Andre Jordaan describes the ‘war on the highway’.
In the Spotlight for this episode of Retail Crime Uncovered, Emmeline looks at how proposed tighter legislation on the sale of tobacco and vape products could potentially increase the activities of organised crime groups. Having recently published the report ‘Lighting Up: How Tobacco Track and Trace Could Illuminate Stolen Goods Markets and Other Serious Crimes’, Emmeline outlines the issues being experienced by retail, freight and wholesaler industries as criminals look to profit on the lucrative black market for illegal tobacco.
Sekura is excited to launch our new look podcast Retail Crime Uncovered! Hosted by crime expert Professor Emmeline Taylor, she delves into the latest hot topics and shines a spotlight on retail crime across the globe.
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