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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with RLPSA Keynote speaker Ryan Dowd, Chief Empathy Officer for Homeless Training Center.com to discuss Ryan's expert advice on dealing with the homeless at your organization.  Listen to this episode, sponsored by NAVCO, to gather some insight on the issue of homelessness and the best way to truly de-escalate situations....(spoiler alert: it starts with empathy).  Take a listen to also hear how the various make-up of the homeless population and why that matters when training your people PLUS the biggest mistake organizations make when dealing with the homeless (it's not what you think)!

To learn more about NAVCO and it's many proactive solutions visit here!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley has a quick chat with the CEO of Reveal Media, Alasdair Field, about body worn camera technology and why Reveal is leading the field of this SUPER HOT technology.  Alasdair answers the question, "Is it really that different in the UK vs. US?"

Alasdair also explains how the technology came about >> built of the effectiveness research of the public view monitor.

Plus, chatting about why/how body worn cameras are keeping employees safe! Learn more about Reveal Media by clicking here.

Reveal was a sponsor of the 2022 CLEAR / FLEPRU conference in Orlando.

Learn more about the October 9-12, 2023 CLEAR / FLEPRU conference by clicking here!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley gets totally unfiltered with Kristen Ziman, Former Chief of the Aurora IL Police Department (Ret.), Professional Speaker, and Published Author of Reimagining Blue.  In this super real conversation, Amber and Kristen talk about the complexities of power, empathy, the divisiveness of the current state of this country, and more.

How do (or should) loss prevention professionals wield their power in the interview room?  Kristen discusses treating suspects with respect and dignity at the same time holding people accountable for their actions.  How, you ask?  Listen to this extremely vulnerable conversation about race, loss prevention ethics, human connection, and more as Amber and Kristen discuss her book and keynote speech premise.

Kristen is a Keynote Speaker at the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) Annual Conference in downtown Denver April 2 - 5.  For more information about attending RLPSA, click here.

To purchase Kristen's book or to book her for a keynote address, click here.

Josh Phillips, Senior Director and Head of Safety & Asset Protection for Chipotle Mexican Grill sits down with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to talk deviating career paths, the best way to truly be open-minded, and the BEST career advice he's ever received.  Josh also talks about the benefits of creating a real and authentic workplace...and WHY should that matter?

Josh also opens up about the worst career advice he's ever received... AND all those solution providers that don't bother researching the business your pitching, don't bother calling Josh.  Great advice: do your research and try to know the problem before walking in the door. Plus, understand how your solution is going to scale in large environments (#preach, Josh)!

Josh is speaking at the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA) Annual Conference in Denver April 2- 5 about threat assessment and building a Risk & Threat Assessment Policy/Program. For more information on attending RLPSA check out it out here.

Paul Jaeckle, Vice President of Asset Protection of Meijer Stores, sits down with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to talk grocery SUPERBOWL, setting a non-linear career path, the two way street of mentorship, and how to target learning specific skills to truly move forward.  Paul also talks about when to take a step back in your career and why.

Paul talks about his belief that you are responsible for your own career and how to take the reins of your own destiny!  Define yourself for who you are and why you are.  Forget competitive states - are you more capable than the rest?  Does your body of work represent that?  Take a listen to some salient points about how to grow in your career.

How do you define an asset?  It's a changing landscape and Paul discusses how these definitions have changed recently and what else is on the horizon...  Listen today to this value-packed episode with this industry expert.

This episode is sponsored by Genetec.  To learn more about Genetec and their ground-breaking new technology, Clearance, click here!

Wade Schillo, Senior Manager, Asset Protection - Associate Experience for Walmart, has a quick chat with TalkLP host Amber Bradley about the tools Walmart is using to help reduce crime in their stores.  With over 18,000 associates in an asset protection role, Wade chats about WHY Auror was the perfect fit for the broad generational scope of Walmart's associates.  Wade also explains why it's so important to input quality data about loss and how it enables Walmart to cut losses quick and create safer stores for customers and associates!

To find our more about Auror -- check this out!

In this quick 2 minute chat TalkLP's host Amber Bradley chats with Marc Bergeron, Business Development Manager with Genetec about how they are truly making working with technology easier -- and more secure.  Marc sums up why it's so easy to work with Genetec and the newest ways they are making it even easier!

Plus, Genetec's newest product is all the rage: Clearance. This new cloud-based product helps manage and transfer video clips without all the thumb drives and envelopes!  How easy is that?

Find out more about Genetec and their newest product Clearance here.  For more information on Genetec, visit them here!

Ok, exactly HOW do you work with Homeland Security on your organized retail crime cases?  Check out TalkLP host Amber Bradley's conversation with Allen Vanscoy, section chief for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) National Lead Development Center (NLDC).  Allen describes how retail ORC investigators can work with HSI and how HSI can support you through the ultimate goal of prosecution.  Allen also describes WHEN to approach HSI's NLDC and what the next steps are to help in the investigation.  Amber and Allen also get REAL with how to truly gain HSI's attention for your case.  This podcast is meaty - so get your notetaking method ready!

Ever thought about working for HSI?  Allen discusses how you can nab the coveted "Special Agent" title...and why I might have one already....Check it out today!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley teams up with industry veteran and owner of the D&D Daily Gus Downing to talk legislative updates with NRF experts Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain & Customs Policy, Jason Straczewski, Vice President of Government Relations & Public Affairs and David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations.  Amber and Gus cover what retailers need to know about the INFORM Act, where it stands today and how they can help get it over the goal line!

For more information on how to take action, retailers should visit NRF's website here.

To learn more about HSI's Operation Boiling point, listen to Amber's interview with HSI's Deputy Assistant Director Raul Aguilar here.

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TalkLP host Amber Bradley recently caught up with Rory Stallard, Sr. Manager of Asset Protection Investigations at The Home Depot at the CLEAR / FLEPRU Annual Conference.  Rory talks about how such a complex company organizes its investigations and ensures quality of information.  Rory also discusses why and how a large investigations team like his can easily transfer case information to different regions -- because ORC groups don't stay in one place!  Hear from this ORC expert about one of his favorite tools to close cases and deliver them to law enforcement.

This quick convo with Rory is sponsored by ThinkLP.  For more information on ThinkLP, check them out here!