Shop Owner Shot Confronting Robber
Yasin Sara was robbed at his Y & S Supermarket thispast week in Tampa, FL. Sadly therobbery turned tragic when Sara confronted the gunman and was shot in the chest. Luckily he is in critical but...
View ArticleDelivery driver dilemmas
The order was placed from an unsavory part of town inNewport, RI. The eyes of the driverdelivering the pizza were sweeping from side to side as he drove down the darkstreet, his knuckles gripping the...
View ArticleWhat’s the worst that could happen?
Last Friday, an employee of Long John Silver’s inJackson, MI opened the back door to take out the trash after closing. He was confronted by two men wearingbandanas, one with a gun. A friend ofthe...
View ArticleUnusual weapon used in pizza delivery robbery
According to crime statistics robberies of food deliverydrivers occur daily. When we think aboutthose kinds of robberies, thoughts generally turn to a driver being held upduring a late night delivery...
View ArticleOne is the loneliest number
An employee was working at a chain donut shop by herselfat 3 AM on a Saturday morning in Johnston, R.I. She was standing behind the counter when she heard a noise and saw a manclimbing the drive-thru...
View ArticleWould YOU resist a robber?
The young manager knelt in front of the safe, a thousand thoughts cluttering his head. His fingers were nearly frozen with fear as he fumbled with the combination. His heartbeat was pounding in his...
View ArticleIs it real or counterfeit? – Practical tips in detecting counterfeit currency
“Good morning! Thanks for calling XYZ Company; how may I help you?” “Hi. This is Susandown at the bank.” “Oh, Hi Susan; How are you?”
View ArticleIs it real or counterfeit? Part 2 – Detection devices
Part 1 of “Is it real or counterfeit?” gave practicaltips in teaching cashiers how to detect counterfeit currency. Anti-counterfeit technology has been embeddedin US currency. Tips on detecting...
View ArticleIt’s counterfeit! Now what do we do? – Part 3
The training of our employees in detecting counterfeit currency, or the device we use to authenticate currency, just paid off. A counterfeit bill is detected! So, what do we do now? Do we confront...
View ArticleEmployee Hotline – Avoid Passing in the No Passing Zone
Jeremy has been working in the restaurant for a few months, usually after school and weekends. He’s learned every station in the kitchen and even works as a cashier whenever needed. Several of his...
View ArticleCrime Prevention – The Power of a Flower
When walking into a major theme park you naturally bear to the right. You don’t veer from the main pathways. Prohibited areas may not be marked but you instinctively know that you can’t go there....
View ArticleCredit Card Skimming – A Business and Customer Nightmare
“Hey man; how do like your job at that fast food place?” “It’s alright. It gives me a bit of cash for some bills, and I get to eat for half price.” “So, do you work much in the drive-thru?” “Yeah,...
View Article6 Reasons Why Robbers Will Pick YOUR Business
Armed robbery. The very combination of those two words makes one shudder. Within the Justice system, the act of armed robbery is a felony and a conviction carries serious consequences. Yet many,...
View Article21 Business Security Tips for the Holidays
The holiday season has arrived which means restaurants and stores are busy with hungry shoppers. Gift cards are a popular choice and the majority is purchased during the season. Fortunately, the season...
View ArticleSay It Ain't So - The Bogus Robbery
The restaurant manager’s home phone rang. She recognized the cell phone number of her shift manager on the display. Before she could say “Hello” she heard a loud, frantic voice declaring, “I was...
View ArticleWhat Your Bad Employees Don’t Want You to Know
Your business is down. Your customers don't seem to be as happy or at least they aren't as engaged with your company as they have been in the past. So, what's going on? Is it the economy? Maybe. Is it...
View ArticleWhen an Obvious Security Issue Wasn’t – But Was Indeed
The inner city fast food restaurant had been closed for about 30 minutes. The closing manager and her crew were busy with the usual cleaning operation; the same routine nightly. The peaceful late...
View ArticleCharitable Collections – Taking Scrooge Out of the Picture
The spirit of giving tugs at our hearts during the holiday season. We fill the toy containers at various reception points for various charities. We give our cash graciously to the bell ringers and...
View ArticleGift Card Fraud – Don’t Let “Cloning” Spoil Your Holiday Season
A customer was standing at the cash register spending a gift card when he became curious as to how gift cards worked. He wondered how the magnetic stripe on the back got loaded with store credit and...
View ArticleThe Goings On After You Leave for the Day
We’re open to the public from early morning until perhaps way into late night. Some of us may be open 24 hours. The manager is in the facility during the bulk of business, generally 8 AM to 5 PM....
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