Menu
Washingtoner
  • Home
  • Health
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Aerospace
  • Technology
  • Books
  • Financial
  • Artificial Intelligence
Washingtoner

With The Holidays Near And Retail Crime Up, Stores Begin Adding Security Guards
Washingtoner/10137428

Trending...
  • Spokane: Chat & Chew District 3 Council Members
  • CAPHRA: Australia and Thailand show nicotine prohibition fuels illicit markets
  • West Virginia Leaders Announce Support for Election Integrity Network's Model Election Laws Handbook
Holiday retail security. Access Patrol Services
With an increase in retail crime and the holiday shopping season approaching, more retail stores are hiring security guards.

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Washingtoner -- With an increase in retail crime and the holiday shopping season approaching, more retail stores are hiring security guards, says Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona.

"Unfortunately, the holidays always bring out a criminal element," says Fahim Abid, APS security director. "This year's holiday season will be similar to 2019 as people feel more comfortable venturing out to shop. We'll see crowds in stores and malls. This means thieves will be emboldened, counting on busy or distracted store employees not noticing their criminal activity."

According to the National Retail Federation's 2021 Retail Security Survey, 69 percent of those surveyed said the pandemic is causing an increase in fraud, crime and overall risk to their company. The average loss per shoplifting incident in 2020 was $461, an increase from $270 in 2019. The average loss per robberies took the biggest jump in 2020 to $7,594 versus $828 in 2019. Not surprisingly, about 69 percent of retailers surveyed saw an increase in organized retail crime in 2020. These crime rings have also become more aggressive and violent, retailers said.

More on Washingtoner
  • Finland Sets Casino Gambling Risk Limits at 2% of Income, 4 Days, 2 Game Types
  • Award-Winning Author Diana Colleen Reframes Billionaire-ism, Psychedelic Healing, and the Illusion of Separateness
  • The Prolific Writer, Producer "Hunter" Is Bringing New Music For Summer Release
  • Millennial Maven Creative Foundation Assists In Bringing Juneteenth to the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival with an Authentically Dallas Lineup
  • An AI Memory System Sealed Its Own Records to Bitcoin

"Organized crime rings enter a busy store, grab what they can and are out in seconds. They then blend into the holiday shopping crowd before store employees have a chance to react," says Abid.

To combat the increase in retail crime, 43 percent of retailers surveyed said they would be allocating additional staff resources to help prevent criminal activity. "We're noticing that retail stores are requesting more security earlier this year ahead of the holidays," says Abid. "They know that the holidays are when they can make the most money, but it's also the time when they can lose the most to theft."

Retail guards are stationed at store entrances and around items that are attractive to criminals. The goal is to discourage shoplifters from stealing. If thieves are caught, guards detain them until authorities arrive.

Abid suggests additional tactics to prevent theft including mounting securing cameras throughout the store with accompanying signage, having employees greet and make eye contact with all those who enter and keeping clear lines of sight between aisles so it is less likely someone can steal without being seen.

More on Washingtoner
  • Spokane: DUI Driver Arrested After Vehicle Loses Control and Flips
  • Two Florida Family Law Firms Named Among the State's Best Divorce Practices for 2026
  • Tacoma: No Impact to Garbage, Recycling and Yard/Food Waste Pick-Ups on June 19
  • Tacoma Arts Live And Accelerating Creative Enterprise Present Ace Showace
  • George Martinez Launches Community Re-distribution Initiative With Donation to the Gamma Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc

Contact Access Patrol Services at 866-770-0004 with questions about holiday security for retail stores, shopping centers and malls in California and Arizona or click on https://accesspatrolservice.com/.

Contact
Diane Rumbaugh
***@rumbaughpr.com


Source: Access Patrol Services

Show All News | Disclaimer | Report Violation

0 Comments
1000 characters max.

Latest on Washingtoner
  • Qscription Technologies Appoints Anurag Velekkatt Sunil Kumar to Drive Enterprise Scale
  • Spokane: City Closures Planned for Juneteenth
  • SafeBets Named Presenting Sponsor of IMCX 2026, Bringing Its No-Deposit Prediction Platform to the Creator Economy's Deal-Making Conference
  • A New Pulse for Cardiac Care in Baltimore: St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing Welcomes Dr. Hakim Uqdah and Expands Advanced Heart Program
  • Inframark–Slater Joint Venture Selected to Manage Fulton County Wastewater Operations
  • Cancun International Airport Reports Strong Start to Summer 2026 Travel Season
  • Freedomtech Solutions Launches the World's First Pre‑Installed Agentic AI Server — Instant, Sovereign, Infrastructure‑Native Intelligence
  • GitKraken Introduces Code Flow, a Framework for Software Development in the Agentic Era
  • SanctionsLookup Launches Free OFAC Search Tool for U.S. Sanctions Screening
  • RIGHT CARS Announces Landmark African Expansion Through Strategic Collaboration Agreement Across Eight Nations
  • Spokane: Housing and Human Services Dept. Provides Update on Housing and Homelessness Initiatives
  • Boston Industrial Solutions' Natron® 717N Series UV LED Ink Receives CPSIA Certification
  • Spokane City Clerk To Retire After 30 Years In Role, Successor Named
  • purelyIV Expands Mobile IV Therapy to Jackson, MI and Launches PlaqueX® IV Therapy
  • Leimert Juneteenth Community Celebration Set for Friday, June 19, in Leimert Park Village
  • UK Financial Ltd Publishes Maya Preferred Public Proof Package and CoinMarketCap Supply Verification Evidence
  • Haven Treatment Center Launches Community Haircut Drive to Help Local Families
  • Advancing High-Potential Nevada Critical Minerals Portfolio as Major Drill Program Nears Assay Results: Glenstar Minerals: Stock Symbol: GSTRF
  • Allstream Energy Partners to Host 6th Executive Networking After 2026 Energy Projects Conference
  • CAPHRA: Australia and Thailand show nicotine prohibition fuels illicit markets
_catLbl0 _catLbl1

Popular on Washingtoner

  • New Home of the Month: Spacious Luxury Meets Modern Design in The Bristol at Heritage at Manalapan - 318
  • Kevin Francis Design Introduces CHROMA, a Collection of Saturated Solid Color Wool Rugs - 119
  • Joseph Nybyk aka Neibich of Gilbert, Arizona
  • Curious About Mensa? DFW Event Offers a 1-Day Immersion
  • City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 25
  • Spokane: SPD is Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Dangerous Offender
  • Spokane: Flags to be Lowered for Memorial Day
  • Tacoma: Homicide Investigation – 1200 block of South M Street
  • Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Brings Eras Tour Magic To Cities Across America
  • Book Florida Keys Accommodations Early with KeysCaribbean and Save 15 Percent

Similar on Washingtoner

  • EasySpanishTax.com Launches Simple DIY Modelo 210 Filing Solution for Non-Resident Property Owners in Spain
  • Finland Sets Casino Gambling Risk Limits at 2% of Income, 4 Days, 2 Game Types
  • DuoKey Launches Quantum Risk Score to Help Enterprises Prioritise Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
  • Top 5 Most Reliable Used Vans in the UK in 2026
  • Dominican Fashion Designer Raiza Bonaparte presents the Sovereign Despampanante Collection at the Library of Congress
  • Warm, Dry Summer Forecast Points to a Stronger Wasp and Yellowjacket Season Across the Pacific Northwest
  • Inframark–Slater Joint Venture Selected to Manage Fulton County Wastewater Operations
  • GitKraken Introduces Code Flow, a Framework for Software Development in the Agentic Era
  • SanctionsLookup Launches Free OFAC Search Tool for U.S. Sanctions Screening
  • RIGHT CARS Announces Landmark African Expansion Through Strategic Collaboration Agreement Across Eight Nations
Copyright © 2026 washingtoner.com | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Contribute