Crimescience

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 look at the growth opportunities for the industry, and they delve into her new roles within it, including supporting the LPRC.

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-functional leadership and servant-minded collaboration drive more effective LP programs. Liz also shares insights on navigating career growth, the value of professional networks, and how aligning teams around shared goals strengthens outcomes across the business.

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 organizations!

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 role overseeing asset protection for Northeast Shared Services. The discussion explores evolving challenges in retail crime, the importance of collaboration, and innovative approaches to safety and loss prevention. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on fostering partnerships and enhancing security in today’s complex retail environment.

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, Connect framework in relation to loss prevention and life safety protection. They focus on the "Detect" part of the framework while leveraging the 5 Zones of Influence to highlight the possible detection signals throughout the journey to crime.

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 enforcement partnerships, and the importance of data-driven approaches in reducing crime.

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 prevention over response in public safety. They discuss the integration of technology, such as AI and body-worn cameras, in enhancing crime detection and prevention. The dialogue also highlights the significance of collaboration between retailers and law enforcement, the challenges of data sharing and the behavioral cues that can indicate potential criminal activity. Mahesh and Dr. Hayes also discuss insights into future trends in crime prevention and the role of technology in shaping these developments. Read Hayes, PhD, is a Research Scientist and Criminologist at the University of Florida, and Director of the LPRC. The LPRC includes 100 major retail corporations, multiple law enforcement agencies, trade associations and more than 170 protective solution/tech partners working

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 look at the continued growth of the partnership between retailers and law enforcement. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the science and practical application driving crime prevention!

Dr. Read Hayes, criminologist and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, explains how location technology is helping businesses understand and tackle retail crime.

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 Cory Lowe, PhD dive into the LPRC’s strategic focus for 2025, highlighting the CONNECT initiative and how it aims to link people, places, processes, and technology across retail environments. They unpack the "Affect, Detect, Connect" framework, discuss how LPRC’s research team is structured to tackle theft, fraud, and violence, and explore Corey’s personal journey into criminology. They also share insights into current working groups on Violent Crime and Organized Retail Crime (ORC), exciting updates about the IMPACT Conference and its expanded agenda, and an upcoming collaborative summit with CLEAR and FLEPRU. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the science driving crime prevention! Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

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 journey, the relationship between Wild Life Rangers and Retail, the LPRC's unique contributions to retail crime prevention, the research on Supply Chain Protection, and so much more! Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

LPRC CrimeScience Episode 201 with Guest & LPRC Team Member Christy Bauswell This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host and guest discuss Christy's journey from Sensormatic to her current role. They also emphasize the LPRC's unique contributions to retail crime prevention, the value of the LPRC's research and working groups for solution providers, and her goals to deepen member engagement. They also discuss the benefits of the LPRC Innovate program, which fosters collaboration between solution providers and retailers. They discuss all these things and so much more! Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

LPRC Celebrates 200th Episode with Guest & LPRC Team Member Ben Stickle, PhD This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host and guest discuss Gun Theft statistics and their relation to Supply Chain Protection, Porch Piracy and consumer behavior, Data Data Data the need and its uses for research, two different conferences, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses Environmental Criminology concepts and their application to the retail space, the growth of the SaferPlaces Initiatives, how to navigate and identify risk factors in a location, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses the LPRC Team attending the NRF Big Show in NYC, the amazing attendance at the LPRC Kickoff, a look back at Gus Downing's influence, a quick peek at the next strategic planning for the LPRC, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses the LPRC Team presenting at three different conferences in one week, Real-Time Crime Center developments, an update on LPRC's SaferPlaces Initiatives, LPRC Kickoff registration and preparation, the continued growth and changes of the LPRC labs, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses the LPRC going to ISC East, an update on LPRC's SaferPlaces Initiatives, the LPRC Resources available to our members, the continued growth of the LPRC labs, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses the most recent lab visitor, an update on LPRC's SaferPlaces Initiatives, the LPRC Resources available to our members, the continued growth of the LPRC labs, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses the LPRC IMPACT Conference date change, the latest election news, the LPRC Resources available to our members, the newest AI tools that have recently come out, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!

This week our host discusses the latest in LPRC news, research, visitors, and events! In this episode, our host discusses the LPRC IMPACT Conference date change, the latest election news, the LPRC Resources available to our members, the newest AI tools that have recently come out, and so much more. Listen in to stay updated on hot topics in the industry and more!