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Shouldering unacceptable risks: Crime drives retail workers to leave, new research finds
December 17, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SAN MATEO, Calif. and GAINESVILLE, Fla. — More than four in 10 retail workers in the U.S. say they are likely to leave their current job in the next 12 months due to personal safety concerns, according to research conducted by the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) in partnership with Verkada.
Findings in the “State of Retail Safety Report” reveal the challenges facing retail workers and offer a blueprint for addressing them.
"Safety is a fundamental...
SIA announces 2024 winners of “25 on the RISE” Awards
October 1, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the second annual 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo, Genetec and HID.
This initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2024 class of awardees were honored during a special...
Verkada recognizes its inaugural ‘Safety Champions’
September 24, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. and DENVER — During the VerkadaOne conference, the cloud-based security camera and systems provider recognized Lieutenant Ben Jones (Winston-Salem Police Department), Steve Camsey (The Salvation Army), and Jamie Lewsadder (La Cañada School District) as its inaugural Safety Champion Award winners.
The winners were recognized by a gathering of more than 1,600 security and IT leaders at the event for their impact in communities across the country and work to keep people...