ABSTRACT
Those outside of the business rarely understand the complexity of retail loss prevention. When members of the general public are provided with a brief synopsis of what goes into being a loss prevention professional, they often correlate the position with a security guard. As we know, the job of a security guard usually entails safeguarding people and property, as does the job of a loss prevention professional. But it is at this point where the similarities end and how each profession achieves the goal varies drastically.
