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- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: Episode 11 – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Retail AP
Take a listen to this special re-release! In this episode, the LPRC and hosts take a look at AI & Machine learning in 2018 and how it was leveraged in retail settings. Take a glimpse into the past and compare the transformation of AI over…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 237 Ft. Eric Trehern
In this episode, Director of Research Dr. Cory Lowe sits down with Eric Trehern from The Home Depot LIVE at the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference! They explore how retailers are leveraging real-time data, technology, and cross-industry partnersh…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 236 Ft. Scott McBride
In this episode, Dr. Cory Lowe, Director of Research, and Scott McBride from American Eagle discuss how research and real-world retail strategies come together to tackle today’s biggest challenges. From theft prevention to innovation in-st…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: Episode 4 – The Evolution of Retail LP
Listen in to this early episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, as they recount the evolution of the Retail LP industry.
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 235 Ft. Julie Lawson
In this special episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Julie Lawson of the Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF). Julie highlights LPF’s 20th anniversary, reflecting on its impact on the industry while sharing…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 234 Ft. Fred Becker
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Fred Becker of Bloomingdale’s, live from the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference. A longtime leader and Vice Chair of the BOA Operations Committee, Fred shares insig…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 233 Ft. Rick Beardsley
In this special episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Rick Beardsley of At Home, live from the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference. They explore the intersection between loss prevention and operational efficienc…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 232 Ft. Walter Palmer
LIVE FROM 2026 LPRC IMPACT: In this special episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Dr. Cory Lowe is joined by Walter Palmer of CAP Index live from the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference. Tune in as they discuss the latest insights on risk…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience Episode 36 – The Importance of IMPACT 2019
2026 LPRC IMPACT is next week! Take a listen to this hidden gem from 2019 LPRC IMPACT. In a special episode of CrimeScience, we feature insights from IMPACT veterans, industry partners, retailers, and technology partners on why LPRC IMPACT…
- SPECIAL LPRC IMPACT RE-RELEASE: Episode 14 – Live @ IMPACT 2018
As we are two weeks away from 2026 LPRC IMPACT, we are bringing back an early LPRC CrimeScience Podcast episode – LIVE from 2018 LPRC IMPACT! Register today for 2026 LPRC IMPACT at lpresearch.org/impact/
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: Episode 29 – The History of the LPRC ft. King Rogers (Master Technology Group)
As we get closer to 2026 LPRC IMPACT & the opening of the LP Museum at the LPRC, we are happy to share this past episode! In this episode, special guest King Rogers (Master Technology Group) discusses the history of the LPRC, his experienc…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 231 Ft. Sam Yeung, PhD
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast , host Tiffany Frison sits down with Dr. Sam Yeung to unpack his latest R2P, Decoding the Scam: How Narrative DNA Protects the Modern Retailer . Discover how text analytics and cognitive sci…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 204 Ft. Cory Lowe, PhD
LPRC CrimeScience Episode 204 with Guest & LPRC Director of Research Cory Lowe, PhD This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host Read Hayes, PhD and Director of Research Co…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly R2P Review – Episode 230 Ft. Justin Smith, PhD
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, new host Tiffany Frison takes listeners inside the LPRC labs to explore research conducted directly with offenders. Learn how offender insights are helping shape smarter, more effective ret…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly R2P Review – Episode 229 Ft. Christina Burton, PhD
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, host Alex Palomar sits down again with Christina Burton to continue exploring the real human impact of retail crime. Tune in as they discuss why victim perspectives matter, how frontline vo…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly R2P Review – Episode 228 Ft. Tom Arigi
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe talks with Tom Arigi , Chief of Staff at the LPRC, about his four-decade career in retail loss prevention and leadership. Hear insights on mentorship, team development, and why op…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly R2P Review – Episode 227 Ft. Sam Yeung, PhD
In this episode of LPRC CrimeScience Podcast – The Weekly R2P Review, we delve into a groundbreaking guard study featuring insights from Dr. Sam Yeung. Dr. Yeung shares key findings that highlight the implications of guard presence on crim…
- SPECIAL NEW YEARS RE-RELEASE – CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 173
As we start off the new year, let’s take a look at this special Flashback from 2 years ago! LPRC Kickoff was a great success, this week our hosts discuss the amazing things the LPRC is doing! On this episode, our hosts discuss their experi…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: Episode 30 – The History of IMPACT ft. Fred Becker (Bloomingdale’s) & Dave Magersupp (Verizon)
Happy New Year from the CrimeScience Podcast team! As we are 3 months away from our 2026 LPRC IMPACT we wanted to re-release this gem from the past. For this week’s episode, we have two special guests! Fred Becker (Bloomingdale’s) and Dave…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: Episode 16 – The Offender Perspective ft. Stephanie Lin
This is a special re-release of a special early episode of the CrimeScience Podcast! The post Episode 16 – The Offender Perspective ft. Stephanie Lin appeared first on Loss Prevention Research Council .
- CrimeScience – The Weekly R2P Review – Episode 226 Ft. Justin Smith, PhD
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, the new host of the CrimeScience Podcast, Alex Palomar, research project coordinator at the LPRC, talks with Justin Smith , PhD (LPRC), about the most recent research2practice article cente…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly R2P Review – Episode 225 Ft. Christina Burton, PhD
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, we have a new host of the CrimeScience Podcast, Alex Palomar, research project coordinator at the LPRC! Alex talks with Christina Burton , PhD (LPRC), about the most recent research2practic…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 168 with Dr. Read Hayes, Tom Meehan & Tony D’Onofrio
SPECIAL RE-RELEASE – December 2023! LPRC Kickoff has a New Venue, this week our hosts discuss the continued growth of the LPRC! The hosts also go into a recap of the latest AP/LP news and industry conference takeaways. Listen in to stay up…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience Episode 56 – The Auburn University RFID Lab ft. Justin Patton (Auburn University)
The RFID Lab at Auburn University is a research institute focusing on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, aviation, supply chain, and manufacturing. Justin Patton, Director of t…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 224 Ft. Mark Stinde (Casey’s)
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD, speaks with Mark Stinde , Vice President of Asset Protection at Casey’s , about his career journey and the evolution of retail loss prevention strategy. Mark shares insights…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 223 Ft. Christina Burton, PhD
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD (LPRC) talks with Christina Burton , PhD (LPRC) about the groundbreaking Canadian Retail Crime Survey developed by the Retail Council of Canada and the LPRC. They explore how…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 123 Live @ IMPACT with Dr. Read Hayes, Tom Meehan & Tony D’Onofrio
2022 LPRC IMPACT was a great success! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss the IMPACT Conference and the great preparations taken, the record-setting conference attendance, and a look at the LPRC moving forward into 2023! Listen in…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 222 Ft. Esther Alcaraz
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe PhD, talks with Esther Alcaraz of ALTO about how law, community, and innovation come together to fight organized retail crime. Hear how ALTO supports retailers and prosecutors, bu…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 221 Ft. Dr. Sam Yeung
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with fellow LPRC team member Dr. Sam Yeung regarding his latest Research2Practice article. Dr. Yeung explains in detail some of the latest social engineering scams and help…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 220 Ft. James Wolfinbarger
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with James Wolfinbarger of Motorola Solutions about his remarkable journey from leading the Colorado State Patrol to driving innovation in public safety technology. James s…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 219 Ft. Mike Lamb
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe talks with long-time industry expert Mike Lamb about his career journey. They explore how loss prevention is continually evolving and how the need to build robust technology e…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 218 – Research2Practice Recap Ft. Dr. Justin Smith
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe speaks with Dr. Justin Smith about his latest LPRC Research2Practice (R2P) Report centered around ink tags. Dr. Smith talks through the project design and some of the critical…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 217 Ft. Dr. Justin Smith
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe speaks with Dr. Justin Smith about his journey from criminology research to applied innovation at the LPRC. Dr. Smith shares how his academic work on innovation resistance inf…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 216 Ft. James Stark
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe talks with James Stark of Axis Communications about his career journey from retail and law enforcement to leading roles at Neiman Marcus and Pier One. They explore how loss pr…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 215 Ft. Chris Henningsen
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Chris Henningsen, Manager of the Real-time Crime Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discuss how to set up a SOC, technology upgrades in the field, and the continued c…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 214 Ft. Raul Aguilar
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Raul Aguilar, Senior Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships at the Auror. They discuss Raul’s extensive law enforcement background at HSI, the various law enforcemen…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 213 Ft. Candace Blue
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Candace Blue, program manager at the American Restroom Association, LIVE at the LPRC labs. They discuss Candace’s background at the American Restroom Association, rest…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 212 Ft. Basia Pietrawska
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Basia Pietrawska, a long-time leader in loss prevention and criminology. They discuss Basia’s background, growth in the industry, and her academic pursuits. They also…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 211 Ft. Liz Burkholder
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with Liz Burkholder, a seasoned leader in loss prevention and retail operations. They explore the evolving role of operational audits, total retail loss, and how cross-func…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 210
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Read Hayes shares the amazing things that the LPRC team is currently working on. This includes the development process of a new LP Museum and a brief history of the different industry o…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 207 Ft. Scott Ziter (Northeast Shared Services)
In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, the team welcomes Scott Ziter, an experienced leader in loss prevention and safety operations. Scott shares insights from his extensive career in the retail sector, including his current ro…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 209 Ft. Dr. Caleb Bowyer (Loss Prevention Research Council)
In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Read Hayes, sits down with Research Scientist, Dr. Caleb Bowyer. The conversation explores Dr. Bowyer’s background and his role with the Affect, Detect…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 208 Ft. David Thorp (Cobb County PD)
In this episode of the CrimeScience Podcast, LPRC’s Director of Research, Cory Lowe, sits down with David Thorpe from the Cobb County Police Department. The conversation explores real-world crime prevention strategies, the role of law enfo…
- LPRC CrimeScience Podcast Special – Mahesh the Geek Episode 2: Safer retail experiences through AI with Dr. Read Hayes
On this collaborative episode of Mahesh the Geek, Mahesh is joined by Dr. Read Hayes, executive director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), as they explore the evolution of loss prevention, emphasizing the importance of preven…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience Episode 39 Part 1 – ft. Dr. Ron Clarke
In Part 1 of this episode, Dr. Ron Clarke, renowned criminologist and recipient of the Stockholm Prize of Criminology, discusses the evolution of Situational Crime Prevention, opportunity reduction techniques, the British government’s crim…
- SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: CrimeScience Episode 44 – Situational Crime Prevention ft. Dr. Ron Clarke Part 2
In this second episode with Dr. Ron Clarke, renowned criminologist and recipient of the Stockholm Prize of Criminology, we will continue our conversation on opportunity reduction techniques, the scope of opportunity crime, the duty of crim…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 206 Ft. Joseph Courtesis (3Si)
In this episode, our featured host Cory Lowe, PhD, Director of Research, talks with Joseph Courtesis, Senior VP at 3Si! Listen as they dive into the advancements in Real-Time Intelligence, stories on how crime affects a community, and a lo…
- CrimeScience Special Feature: ESRI & The Science of Where – Location Intelligence: A Critical Tool for Tackling Retail Crime
Dr. Read Hayes, criminologist and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, explains how location technology is helping businesses understand and tackle retail crime.
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 204 Ft. Cory Lowe, PhD
LPRC CrimeScience Episode 204 with Guest & LPRC Director of Research Cory Lowe, PhD This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host Read Hayes, PhD and Director of Research Co…
- CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 202 Ft. Christina Burton, PhD
LPRC CrimeScience Episode 202 with Guest & LPRC Team Member Christina Burton, PhD This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host and guest discuss Christina’s academic journe…