I recently accepted an invitation to sign up for a new loss prevention resource called LP Community. This is an interesting site that delivers, among other things, video training on interviewing techniques, etc. It’s a great concept, and so far, the training is pretty darn good. It is relevant for loss prevention professionals from entry level through district/regional level, and the videos are good quality, delivered by actual loss prevention experts.

Here’s an excerpt from the site’s home page:

LPCommunity is a fresh approach to addressing the interests, concerns and career advancement of people working in the Loss Prevention industry. A world of information designed to help you excel at what you do.

The site is organized into sections. Internal LP focuses on employee theft issues, including tips for better interviewing. External LP focuses on shoplifting and other external incidents, and includes safety issues and discussion about cameras versus floor surveillance, etc. Perspective is an interesting section that presents interviews from people who have either direct or indirect interaction with loss prevention professionals. These include attorneys, former shoplifters, etc. The career section gives advice to loss prevention professionals about career development. Finally, there is a job search section that allows LP professionals to search for openings in their area.

LP Community is pretty new, but already it shows huge potential. This is the first loss prevention site I’ve seen that actually addresses the LP Community at all levels, from the store detective to the VP of loss prevention.  I’m a fan, and I look forward to seeing how LP Community grows. The only thing that I can see that would be helpful would be to add an audio podcast to the site. Those of us who do a lot of traveling would love to download some good audio training and listen between destinations…

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