In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, we have a new host of the CrimeScience Podcast, Alex Palomar, research project coordinator at the LPRC! Alex talks with Christina Burton, PhD (LPRC), about the most recent research2practice article centered around the Voice of the Victim study. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at this latest article!

SPECIAL RE-RELEASE – December 2023!

LPRC Kickoff has a New Venue, this week our hosts discuss the continued growth of the LPRC! The hosts also go into a recap of the latest AP/LP news and industry conference takeaways.

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The RFID Lab at Auburn University is a research institute focusing on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, aviation, supply chain, and manufacturing. Justin Patton, Director of the Auburn University RFID Lab, joins Dr. Read Hayes for a discussion on the lab’s origin, mission, past project highlights, and next steps. 

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In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD, speaks with Mark Stinde, Vice President of Asset Protection at Casey’s, about his career journey and the evolution of retail loss prevention strategy. Mark shares insights from his decades in the field and discusses how the Total Retail Loss framework guides modern asset protection by aligning safety, operations, and profitability. They explore how operational efficiencies, cross-department collaboration, and data-driven decision-making are helping Casey’s strengthen both performance and protection. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, innovation, and the business of preventing loss in today’s retail landscape.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD (LPRC) talks with Christina Burton, PhD (LPRC) about the groundbreaking Canadian Retail Crime Survey developed by the Retail Council of Canada and the LPRC. They explore how the study provides the first comprehensive look at retail crime across Canada, the rise in violence and organized retail theft, and how trends compare to the U.S. Christina shares key findings on product targeting, retailer responses, and the growing role of data-driven advocacy in shaping safer stores and stronger policies. Tune in for an inside look at how research is helping Canadian retailers move from anecdote to action.

2022 LPRC IMPACT was a great success! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss the IMPACT Conference and the great preparations taken, the record-setting conference attendance, and a look at the LPRC moving forward into 2023!

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In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe PhD, talks with Esther Alcaraz of ALTO about how law, community, and innovation come together to fight organized retail crime. Hear how ALTO supports retailers and prosecutors, builds safer stores, and partners with the LPRC to turn research into real-world impact.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with fellow LPRC team member Dr. Sam Yeung regarding his latest Research2Practice article. Dr. Yeung explains in detail some of the latest social engineering scams and helps share some mitigation tactics to avoid falling victim to them.

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In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe speaks with James Wolfinbarger of Motorola Solutions about his remarkable journey from leading the Colorado State Patrol to driving innovation in public safety technology. James shares lessons from pivotal moments like the Columbine tragedy and 9/11, and how those events shaped his focus on technology adoption. They dive into the evolution of situational awareness platforms like CommandCentral Aware, the growing role of AI in law enforcement and retail, and how these tools can transform both safety and business operations. James also reflects on leadership principles rooted in collaboration, ethics, and responsible innovation.

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In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe talks with long-time industry expert Mike Lamb about his career journey. They explore how loss prevention is continually evolving and how the need to build robust technology ecosystems can help better protect the average consumer.

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Dr. Cory Lowe speaks with Dr. Justin Smith about his latest LPRC Research2Practice (R2P) Report centered around ink tags. Dr. Smith talks through the project design and some of the critical opportunities and improvements with the technology. This is the first of many R2P Recaps, and you won’t want to miss this one!