Although the problem of retail theft is increasing, most loss prevention personnel are completely unaware of magnitude of the problem. As a result, loss prevention associates acknowledge the statement that their stores suffer significant losses to organized retail crime groups. In addition to increase theft, loss prevention associates believe there are other factors that directly assist organized retail crimes rings in being successful. For example, the inability to hire well-qualified employees is said to have a direct correlation with the success of retail shoplifters. This is because the employees are not properly trained on the basics to identify those that are looking to shoplift. Ultimately, this creates an inability to fight organized retail theft. However, Pradhakar believes that with simply a little determination and willingness to realize and accept the problem of organized retail crime, there is the possibility to turn this negative impact into a success …show more content…
These resources must be in addition to the resources already provided. After reading the text, I completely agree with Pradhakar’s work. This is ongoing problem the needs to be further addressed. The problem is large as of today. However, as she mentioned, if law enforcement officials and loss prevention associates do not work together, the problem will ultimately grow to a level of which may not be contained. As mentioned throughout the review, retail theft is an ongoing problem. With that in mind, it not only affects big business, it also fuels the very people set out to do harm to our nation. The organized retail crime operation must be disengaged and taken down. Otherwise, our nation will continue to face severe risks of terrorist attacks on our homeland. Lastly, the book is a good reference on important cases that have severely impacted the retail business world and how both loss prevention associates and law enforcement officials handled them. Prabhakar’s work gave me a better understanding of the problems affiliated with organized retail theft and its correlation to