Retail Application
Organized retail crime, or ORC, the general term for mega-shoplifting, is a serious problem, no question. Sophisticated criminal enterprises continue to steal and stockpile stolen merchandise, and eventually resell the stolen goods for a handsome profit. According to a recent RILA report, the stolen merchandise is often returned to the store for cash – or sold to unwitting buyers through flea markets, swap meets, pawn shops and increasingly through Internet auction sites.
More than a harmless property crime, ORC is a large, dangerous and expensive threat to businesses nationwide – costing retailers an estimated $30 billion every year. Even worse, the slow economy continues to spur the trend, driving thieves to become more aggressive. The National Retail Federation’s Organized Retail Crime Survey found that 92 percent of retail companies were victims of organized crime activity during the past year, up 8 percent from last year.
This list below will help you become familiar with what’s available, determine which features you do and don’t need, and make it easier to compare and contrast systems.
- Burglar alarm
- Intrusion detection
- Glassbreak detection
- Motion sensor
- Remote security monitoring and control
- Smoke detection and notification
- Carbon monoxide detection and notification
- Freeze and flood damage detection and notification
- Digital door key cards
- Electronic access control / tracking by employee and time, integrated with time and attendance