Loss Prevention Magazine Podcast
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The LP Magazine podcast keeps loss prevention professionals, security staff, and retail management up-to-date on important information and best practices for your business and career. Each episode features insights from retail loss protection, asset protection, law enforcement and more.
Episodes
- Inside Scoop on NRF with Dave Johnston | Episode 108
In this episode of Inside Scoop, Stefanie Hoover and VP of AP and retail operations at the NRF, Dave Johnston, catch up on CORCA legislative progress, NRF council initiatives, and early insights from the Impact of Theft and Violence 2026 r…
- Inside Scoop on RILA's AP Conference with Khris Hamlin | Ep. 107
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is gearing up for its AP conference in Phoenix, Arizona, April 19-22. Here, we hear from Khris Hamlin about what to expect at this year's show, including some breaking news about speakers. Khr…
- Inside Scoop with Lisa LaBruno | Ep. 106
In this episode, we hear from Lisa LaBruno and learn about her version of "work/life balance" as she remains a busy industry partner. Over the last year, as the executive director at the RILA Communities Foundation, Lisa has worked to conn…
- Inside Scoop with Dave Thompson and Nate Frazier on Changes at WZ | Ep. 105
Check out this episode to hear all about the big news and changes at WZ. With the passing of the torch from Wayne Hoover and Shane Sturman, what is the vision for the company? With an emphasis on WZ's legacy and student-focused history, we…
- Inside Scoop with Mike Lamb on Mentorship and Leadership | Ep. 104
Mike Lamb (former VP at Kroger, Walmart, and The Home Depot) and Stefanie Hoover have a wide-ranging conversation about intentional mentorship, succession planning, and avoiding micromanagement, while advocating for "freedom within a frame…
- Inside Scoop on Sensormatic's 4th Annual Smart Exit Workshop | Ep. 103
Stefanie Hoover and Jamie Kress, RFID expert with Sensormatic, discuss this year's gathering of retailers at the 4th Annual Smart Exit Workshop in Bentonville, Arkansas. Sensormatic pulled out all the stops at its new facility: more than a…
- Inside Scoop with Lake Worth PD Chief Manoushagian | Ep. 102
In this episode, we hear how a police force, on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas and 50 miles from Dallas, is having success battling ORC with practical tactics and the partner-focused approach. Stefanie Hoover chats with Chief JT Manous…
- Inside Scoop on Total Retail Loss | Ep. 101
In this episode of Inside Scoop, Stefanie chats with RFID expert Jamie Kress about Total Retail Loss. TRL is changing methodologies—hear more about the ways it is impacting how LP does its job. Sensormatic has been working to create soluti…
- Inside Scoop with Tony D'Onofrio | Ep. 100
Stefanie Hoover and Tony D'Onfrio chat about his induction into the NRF Ring of Excellence and his continued passion for helping the retail LP industry at Sensormatic. Their new Shrink Analyzer software is helping investigators piece toget…
- Inside Scoop on What Happened on The Hill | Ep. 99
Momentum is building! In this episode, David Johnston, VP of AP and retail operations at the NRF, tells Stefanie Hoover about his May 14th trip to The Hill. A select group of retail LP executives partnered with the NRF to visit members of…
- Inside Scoop with Zebra | Ep. 98
In this edition of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie chats with Scott Pethuyne and Caleb Popow from Zebra about their EBR solution that is truly taking it to the next level. Is it possible to make case building easier to help ensure suc…
- Inside Scoop with David Lund | Ep. 97
What's David Lund been up to in that basement in Pittsburgh? In this episode of Inside Scoop, Stefanie Hoover chats with David and learns about how he's adapted to life at WZ and the recent changes with CFI Evolved. Spoiler alert— David Lu…
- Inside Scoop with RILA's Khris Hamlin | Ep. 96
Stefanie Hoover chats with Khris Hamlin about the specifics on what to expect at the RILA AP conference this year. It's in Washington, DC, from April 27-30, a great location! Khris shares a real "catch" that RILA has pulled off for this RA…
- Inside Scoop on AI with Zebra | Ep. 95
AI is much more than ChatGPT! In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we hear more about applications to help LP (and other retail teams) become more efficient and solve problems quickly. Caleb Popow and Scott Pethuyne chatted with…
- Fictitious Pick-Ups—The New Strategic Theft in Retail | Ep. 94
Listen in as McLane Head of AP, Security, and Crisis Management Glenn Master, UPS VP of Public Affairs Jessica Lowrance, and Travelers Inland Marine National Practice Leader and Transportation and Crime and Theft Specialist Scott Cornel di…
- Inside Scoop on Sensormatic's RFID Workshop | Ep. 93
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie Hoover chats with Jamie Kress from Sensormatic about their recent meeting at Auburn University. In the third year of this event, retailers gathered to learn more about RFID, Smart Exi…
- Inside Scoop with ALTO and ThinkLP | Ep. 92
Some things go great together. In this episode, Rhett Asher and Tony Sheppard discuss the partnership between ALTO and ThinkLP. We hear how getting better data from retailers helps ALTO react quickly and gets cases through the "red zone" a…
- Inside Scoop with the LPRC's Dr. Cory Lowe Part 2 | Ep. 91
In this continuing podcast series with the Loss Prevention Research Council's (LPRC) Cory Lowe, PhD, we hear why felony thresholds have become an easy target for politicians. Retail crime is a complicated issue that is affected by many fac…
- Inside Scoop with the LPRC's Dr. Cory Lowe | Ep. 90
Dr. Cory Lowe of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) tells it like it is in this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast. Stefanie and Cory chat about the importance of "real" data to help make informed decisions in LP. We hear about…
- Inside Scoop with Oakbrook PD Chief | Ep. 89
In this episode of the Inside Scoop Podcast, Oakbrook, Illinois Chief of Police Brian Strockis has an unfiltered discussion with LPM's Stefanie Hoover about the department's effect on ORC in their community, specifically at the Oakbrook Ma…
- Inside Scoop with FMI's Doug Baker | Ep. 88
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we hear from Doug Baker, FMI's VP of Industry Relations. Stefanie and Doug discuss what's new at FMI, their AP & Grocery Resilience conference, and the results of their survey, Key Strategies…
- Inside Scoop on EAS Tags | Ep. 87
In this Inside Scoop episode, we dive into the results of a recent survey commissioned by Sensormatic and conducted by LPM. Retail LP practitioners from around the country completed a survey to determine what the current attitude towards E…
- Inside Scoop with Mike Marquis | Ep. 86
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie Hoover chats with industry veteran Mike Marquis. Mike spent many years in senior leadership positions in retail LP and always knew it was a numbers game. In fact, he became adept at p…
- Inside Scoop: What's Happening with Self-Checkout?
In this podcast, LP Magazine continues its Inside Scoop series with Stefanie Hoover and Craig Skzlany from Sensormatic, who discuss self-checkout. What are retailers doing to address the rampant theft at the SCO? Are they closing them down…
- Inside Scoop on RFID with Sensormatic | Ep. 84
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we hear from RFID experts about future use cases and where retailers are in the journey of adopting the technology. Jamie Kress from Sensormatic and Justin Patton from Auburn University's RFID…
- LP Insights Podcast Ep. 2: Professional Development
In episode two of the LP Insights podcast, listen in as LP Magazine ‘s Allie Falk and Jac Brittain discuss professional development, delving into topics such as investing in yourself, resumes, interviewing, and stepping out of your comfort…
- Inside Scoop with NRF | Ep. 83
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, David Johnston and Christian Beckner from the National Retail Federation (NRF) chat with Stefanie Hoover about recent legislation and what's in store if we don't stop ORC now. More overlap bet…
- LP Insights Podcast Ep. 1: The Evolution of Loss Prevention
In episode one of this new recurring podcast, listen in as LP Magazine 's Allie Falk and Jac Brittain chat about about some ways the LP Industry has evolved over the years, frustrations, excitements, general questions, and expectations on…
- Inside Scoop with RILA | Ep. 82
Listen in as LPM's Stefanie Hoover talks with RILA's Lisa LaBruno and Khris Hamlin about the upcoming AP Conference in Dallas, Texas April 14-17. Appropriately themed "Unite," Lisa and Khris tell us all about the what's new at this year's…
- Inside Scoop with Tom Meehan | Ep. 81
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie Hoover and Tom Meehan discuss a wide range of topics including what's new in the industry and the latest buzz around AI. Tom reveals what it's like to write for LP Magazine, tips for…
- Inside Scoop on License Plate Recognition with Flock Safety | Ep. 80
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie Hoover chats with Mike Combs and Rich McElwain from Flock Safety, two former loss prevention and law enforcement professionals. They discuss how to partner with law enforcement, as Ri…
- Inside Scoop with an Entrepreneur Part 2 | Ep. 79
In Part 2 of Inside Scoop With an Entrepreneur, Stefanie Hoover and Steven May chat about what he's learned lately and what advice he has for aspiring entrepreneurs. It's not easy! But, nothing worthwhile ever is.
- Inside Scoop with an Entrepreneur Part 1 | Ep. 78
In Part 1 of Inside Scoop with an Entrepreneur, Steven May and Stefanie Hoover chat about taking an idea from inception to success. Steven gets real about learning from mistakes and not surrounding yourself with "yes" people. Steven May fo…
- The Inside Scoop with Sensormatic | Ep. 77
In this episode of LPM’s Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie Hoover speaks with Sensormatic Solutions North America Sales Leader Jamie Kress about RFID—what’s new, where we’re headed, common misconceptions, and so much more.
- Extending Threat Awareness Beyond Store Entry | Ep. 76
As organized retail crime continues to rise, asset protection and loss prevention professionals face constantly evolving challenges. This podcast explores the value of expanding your retail security footprint beyond entrances and interiors…
- What to Expect at CCROC's Annual Conference | Ep. 76
In this podcast, join Kevin McMenimen and David Williams as they discuss the upcoming Cook County Regional Crime Task Force (CCROC) Annual Conference which will take place August 8-9 at the Homeland Security institute in the College of DuP…
- ORCAs in Action Podcast: The Cook County Regional Crime Task Force (CCROC) | Ep. 75
In this new episode of the ORCAs in Action Podcast, LPM’s Jac Brittain and Kevin McMenimen speak with David Williams, supervisor of the Cook County State’s Attorney Office and CEO of the Cook County Regional Crime Task Force (CCROC). They…
- Inside Scoop with a Fraudster Podcast | Ep. 4
In the final episode of LPM ’s Inside Scoop with a Fraudster Podcast featuring Alexander Hall and Stefanie Hoover, the two discuss the frightening reality of identity theft, and how to conquer it. Listen in on the strategies that entry-lev…
- And This Is Why Podcast with Cisco Meraki | Ep. 74
In this episode of LPM’s “And This Is Why…” podcast series, Kevin McMenimen, LPC, talks with Matt Moreno, product specialist, global enterprise, and Andreas Nordgren, leader of business development, Cisco Meraki. They discuss exciting new…
- So What Do You Do, Cisco Meraki? | Ep. 73
Cisco Meraki provides physical security, reimagined. They promise to transform your safety and physical security best practices, helping you experience less complexity, fewer manual tasks, and more visibility. Here, Cisco Meraki Product Sp…
- Inside Scoop with a Fraudster Podcast | Ep. 3
Check fraud? Is it still a thing? Can't remember the last time you wrote a check? In episode 3 of this limited podcast series, Stefanie Hoover, CFI and Alex Hall talk about why this is still a viable fraud method—and one that can do a lot…
- What's Cooking with Sensormatic | Ep. 72
In this episode of LPM’s What’s Cooking podcast series, Kevin McMenimen talks with Anthony Camparone, a food and safety subject matter expert for Sensormatic. They discuss how food safety has increasingly become enmeshed with food safety,…
- Customer Aggression and the Impact on Retail Associates | Ep. 71
As a part of the ORCAs in Action January Blitz, we take a closer look at some winning strategies to help keep employees safe in the face of growing aggression and violence in the retail workplace. Psychologist Gethin Nadin talks about the…
- Inside Scoop with a Fraudster Podcast | Ep. 2
Episode Two of the Inside Scoop with a Fraudster podcast continues the revealing conversation between LP Magazine's Stefanie Hoover and Alexander Hall. Listen in as Stefanie and Alex delve into credit card fraud techniques and ways to defe…
- Inside Scoop with a Fraudster | Ep. 1
In Episode One of Inside Scoop with a Fraudster , Stefanie Hoover, CFI chats with Alexander Hall, a former fraudster and now consultant. Listen in to their candid conversation about life as a fraudster and specifically, in this episode, se…
- Homeland Security Investigations' National Lead Development Center Steps Forward in Fighting ORC | Ep. 70
Homeland Security Investigation’s National Lead Development Center (NLDC), located in Williston, Vermont, is responsible for producing high quality criminal referrals and case support for the various HSI Field Offices across the country. J…
- ORCAs in Action Podcast: The New Mexico Organized Retail Crime Alliance (NMORCA) | Ep. 85
The New Mexico Organized Retail Crime Association (NMORCA) is a project of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with retail member companies and law enforcement across the state of New Mexico. NMORCA provides an online digita…
- ORCAs in Action Podcast: The Carolinas Organized Retail Crime Alliance (CORCA) | Ep. 84
Join us in a conversation with Andy Ellen, president and general counsel with the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association to learn more about the Carolinas Organized Retail Crime Alliance, to include how CORCA got started, who can part…
- Driving Innovation Through Solution Provider Partnerships | Ep. 83
What role do our solution provider partners play when it comes to choosing and implementing new products and innovations? More importantly, what role should they play? What questions are the most important for loss prevention leaders to as…
- What Should You Look for in a Solution Provider Partner? | Ep. 82
In the world of retail loss prevention, there are many different types of innovation that might be pursued. Whether tied directly to specific products or services, internal processes or workflows, or operational efficiencies, every possibl…