Classification: Public

ASSIGNMENT 08
T01 Introduction to Security Management
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to
Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences,
and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA
format.  Your response should be two (2) to four (4) pages in length; refer to the
"Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

1. Identify and describe each of the four (4) types of shoplifters.

According to (State, 2022)

I. Professional shoplifter- This are individuals who treat shoplifting as a job

or lifestyle and a profession or career. They dresses, talks and acts so they
don’t attract attention or arouse suspicion. They are highly skilled and
hard to identify. Thy put their interest or concentrate on high demand
value items for which there is an easy re sale market, goods such as
electronics and appliances. The professional shoplifter is likely to be very
cautious. Generally the professional steals for a living.

II. Drug users- They do shoplifting as a source of income in order to support

their expensive lifestyle or habit. They look anyway of finding an income
source, so they turn the habit of shoplifting. They are easy to detect since
they are under the influence of drugs, and they can be dangerous if you
attempt to apprehend them. When desperate, they steal in a brazen
manner.

III. Amateur shoplifters- These are people or individuals who are not
naturally or trained shoplifters but succumb to shoplifting
whenever opportunity present itself. They usually takes or steal
goods that aren’t secured or monitored. Usually, he takes food,
clothing or other items that he actually intends to use. Generally,
the amateur is nervous and self-
conscious, but cautious

IV. Thrill seekers/ Juvenile steals- These group comprises of young

people who may employ steal dare and simple tricks that would
lead to shoplifting offenses. They take merchandise such as records,
clothes or recreational items they intend to use. Most of thieves are
girls.
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2. Describe one (1) action you would take to protect your retail business from each
type of shoplifter.

To protect business from professional and drug user shoplifters I will install
surveillance systems or CCTV cameras in my business to monitor all the activities
within the business premises because they present severe threat to my business as
they are experienced shoplifters. Also I will employ security guards to protect my
business from the amateur shoplifters who present less severe threat. And I also
protect my business from thrill seeker shoplifter using guards because they
present moderate threat to the business. The last thing you want is for your
staff to wrongfully accuse someone of stealing. More often than not, the
best approach to preventing theft on the sales floor is with great customer
service. 
If they spot someone who looks suspicious, have them approach the client
and simply treat them as they would any other customer, asking them if
they need help finding anything and what they’re looking for. More often
than not, the feeling that they’re being watched is enough to deter
thieves. 
Staff should never try to apprehend a shoplifter on their own. Instead,
they should reach out to a security guard or their managers for guidance.
Be sure to include your store’s policy for how to handle theft in
your employee training process. If the shoplifter leaves the store, review
your security camera footage and circulate an image of the culprit
internally so prevent them from doing it again.”

References
LightSpeed. (2019, 09 16). Shoplifting: How to Spot a Shoplifter. Retrieved from
lightspeed: www.lightspeedhq.com/blog/to-spot-a-shoplifter/?
aliId=eyJpIjoiNVwvUjJOekR1SzZ4RjlCSUYiLCJ0IjoiV2JJaG1PWXFhZE5adz
RuSUs5OVpIdz09In0%253D#step-1

State, K. (2022, July 25). kbi/PDF/brochures/Shoplifting.pdf. Retrieved from kansas.gov:

www.kansas.gov/kbi/PDF/brochures/Shoplifting.pdf