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September 20, 2019
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Walmart wrestles with how to respond to active shooters

Like most retailers, Walmart is accustomed to the everyday dealings of shoplifters. Now, it’s confronting a bigger threat: active shooters.


Gas station security guard shoots didgeridoo wielding man

Authorities in Tulsa say a security guard at a gas station shot and wounded a man who was swinging an Australian musical instrument at him.


Sting uses fake Amazon boxes, GPS to catch would be thieves

The explosion in online shopping has led to porch pirates and stoop surfers swiping holiday packages from unsuspecting residents.
 
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Sean Sportun

Canadian Security announces 2019 Community Leader Award winner

Canadian Security magazine is pleased to announce the winner of our Community Leader Award for 2019: Sean Sportun. Sportun has 26 years of professional experience in the security industry and has spent the last 13 years as manager of security and loss prevention for Circle K Stores Central Canada Division. » Read full article
 
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Coming to store shelves: cameras that guess your age and sex

It’s a new technology being trotted out to retailers. The intent is to use the information to show you targeted real-time ads on in-store video screens. » Read full article

Important considerations for protecting customers’ data privacy

Unfortunately, Canadian companies appear to be woefully unprepared when it comes to protecting customer privacy. » Read full article

Questions raised over retailers who shame shoplifters with photos

A Newfoundland sex store's social-media shaming of an alleged shoplifter has raised ethical questions over retailers who display security footage to catch thieves. » Read full article
 
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Retail Secure

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Date: September 24, 2019
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Canadian Security Honours

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 3, 2019
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Date: October 7-11, 2019
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Security Canada Central

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Date: October 23-24, 2019
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Focus On Healthcare Security

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Date: December 5, 2019
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