Our Loss Prevention team provides solutions designed to fit any business model, from those with an established loss prevention function to those just starting to build their function. We work with you to determine the right solution to achieve your goals.

APA offers a virtually unlimited menu of Loss Prevention support services because of our vast corporate networking. Loss prevention and truly great customer service are major keys to success in any business. Organizations require accurate, timely and comprehensive information. Minimizing the risk of employee transgressions, sexual harassment, vendor fraud, discrimination and internal dishonesty are among principal concern of senior leaders today.

Internal Theft and Retail Fraud

Employee theft costs Americans more than any other form of larceny. Having the expertise to analyze available records, develop internal intelligence, and utilize the external environment for information is vital to a successful internal investigation.

There are many benefits to using an unbiased third party to conduct the investigation and employee interviews that can stop the theft of company assets. A well-planned and executed workplace investigation can be a very effective way to identify those involved with theft and prevent its recurrence. APA has the proficiency to develop this relevant information.

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• Retailers attributed 43% of their inventory shrinkage to employee theft. Assuming a total shrinkage dollar amount of approximately $33.49 billion, this translates into an annual employee theft price tag of $14.4 billion. This is a staggering monetary loss to come from a single crime type. --2009 University of Florida National Retail Security Survey
  
  
• 14.4 billion dollars of inventory shrinkage is due to employee theft each year. 12.9 % of employee theft  cases involved collusion. There is no other form of larceny that annually costs American citizens more money than employee theft. --2009 University of Florida National Retail Security Survey


• The second largest source of inventory shortage was once again reported to be losses caused by shoplifting. For the calendar year of 2009, US retailers attributed 35% of inventory losses to shoplifting. --2009 University of Florida National Retail Security Survey


• Substance abusers are 10 times more likely to steal from the company or from other employees. -- U.S. Department of Labor
  
  
• Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace cause 65% of on-the-job accidents. -- Department of Labor
  
  
• Drug-using employees are five times more likely to file a workers’ compensation claim. -- National Institute on Drug Abuse
  
  
• Substance abusers use three times the normal level of employee health benefits and incur 300% higher medical costs. --U.S. Department of Labor