Retailers in Canada are having to deal with significant security challenges in the face of rising theft and organized crime, which some estimates say results in 5 billion dollars in losses every year.  GardaWorld’s loss prevention experts work closely with law enforcement to help retail clients curtail these threats to their business operations.

Last month, as part of the Crime Stoppers See It, Say It, Stop It podcast, Sean Sportun, Vice President, National Accounts & Community Engagement at GardaWorld and Chair of Crime Stoppers Toronto, brought together a panel of seasoned experts to provide critical insight into what it takes to protect the retail businesses.  Panelists included: Rui Rodrigues, Advisor for Retail Council Canada, Superintendent Bob Gourley from Halton Police, Detective Marc Micromotor for Toronto Police / Crime Stoppers and Detective – Sergent Peter Wehby from Toronto Police Service.

Retail Theft & Organized Crime: What's The Connection?

Among the topics discussed, find out:

• How big is Organized Retail Crime in Canada?

• What is the estimated loss associated to Organized Retail Crime and who pays for it?

• How important is it for retailers, private industry and law enforcement to develop partners to combat Organized Retail Crime? 

• What is being done to combat Organized Retail Crime?

• How can Crime Stoppers play an active role in bringing attention to Organized Retail Crime?

• What services does GardaWorld provide retailers and law enforcement in the fight against retail crime?

Listen to the podcast
 

Listen to episode 22 of See It, Say It, Stop It, the Crime Stoppers Toronto Podcast