Shoplifters vs. Retailers - The Rights of Both
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Shoplifters, Loss Prevention and Security Agents!!
With over 5,000 individuals being apprehended for shoplifting every day, shoplifters and security personnel alike are exposed to issues such as civil rights, false arrest and numerous other ramifications. Both have rights, consequences and liability resulting from their actions.
Shoplifters vs. Retailers is the ONLY publication that candidly discusses the rights of a shoplifter AND the obligations of security personnel who apprehend them.
Written by the most internationally recognized authority in shoplifting, Charles Sennewald. This book is a must for individuals who have shoplifted or have been caught shoplifting. By the same token it is essential for Loss Prevention Agents charged with dealing with shoplifters and who must understand their legal limitations and obligations.
Shoplifters vs. Retailers discusses actual cases of the 20 most common shoplifting scenarios with a complete analysis of the circumstances including legal problems arising from false arrest, excessive use of force, entrapment etc.
Some of the topics inside include:
- What are the differences among a stop, detention and arrest?
- Who has the authority to detain or arrest?
- What if the accused really didn't shoplift?
- What if the loss prevention agent didn't see what what she or he said they saw?
- What if the agent realizes he or she made a mistake and the person is innocent?
- What happens if an accused pleads "guilty."
- What happens if an accused pleads "not guilty?"
- Can store personnel use force to bring a person back to the store?
- What are the different ways people shoplift?
- Is the use of handcuffs by a loss prevention agent legal?
- Can a loss prevention agent promise to not prosecute in return for an admission?
- May a loss prevention agent search a detainee?
This book was featured on MSNBC's Investigative Report:
"Caught in the Act"
by Charles A. Sennewald, CPP, CSC
Autographed and personally inscribed copies of the book may be obtained directly from the author. Contact Mr. Sennewald.
Retailers interested in volume pricing for their Loss Prevention staff. Contact Mr. Sennewald.
Retailers interested in volume pricing for their Loss Prevention staff. Contact Mr. Sennewald.
