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Carjacking robbery often occurs at the point where you enter or exit your parked vehicle. The carjacker is a young male 90% of the time. The carjacker is often under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The carjacker is usually armed with a gun or a knife. Carjacker prefers a lone victim that's not paying attention. Carjacker often waits nearby within 75 feet or less. Carjacker will approach the driver's door as you enter. Carjacker will threaten or use force to get your vehicle. Podcast Time Stamps: [00:44] - Carjacking robbery scenario. [01:34] - Carjacking robbery definition and origin of the name. [02:24] - What can be done to prevent becoming a victim of carjacking? [03:00] - Carjacking pattern of selecting vehicle and victim. [04:15] - Carjacker will sometimes wait for the right victim. [04:55] - Carjacker will be close by if you're watching out for him. [05:50] - Reverse engineer the carjacking robbery to prevent it. [06:33] - Recommended carjacking preventive steps. [08:30] - Variab

Home burglar alarm decisions are part of your family security plan. What home alarm system feature is important for you to consider? Do I need to pay to have my home burglar alarm system monitored? Interview by Mark Toner writing for Nationwide Insurance. Podcast Time Stamps: 00:39 -- Show introduction by Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey. 01:32 -- Home burglar alarm system is just another tool in the security toolbox. 01:50 -- Most homeowners don't use their alarm system once installed. 02:35 -- Interview with Mark Toner begins. 04:50 -- Alarm industry mainly is a subscription-based monitoring vendor. 07:20 -- Most homeowners just want a basic burglar deterrent system. 08:05 -- Central Station monitoring is an option that is not needed in many cases. 09:25 -- Remote alarm monitoring service is critical for fire response. 10:40 -- Before buying, make a family commitment to use the system every day. 12:10 -- Great feature hardly ever used is bedtime perimeter alarm setup. 14:15 -- Qual

Adult Shoplifters are using Kids for theft at a Florida Walmart. Why do adult shoplifters use children to commit theft from retail stores? Arrest reports show that parents teach their children how to be thieves? Interview by Jim Ross with the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper. Podcast Time Stamps: 00:39 -- Show introduction by Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey. 03:39 -- Interview begins by Jim Ross with the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper. 03:50 -- Police arrest parents shoplifting with 12-year old daughter at Walmart. 04:52 -- What is the frequency of older kids shoplifting with adults or parents? 05:10 -- In a case like this, is the child a victim, a shoplifter, or both? 06:00 -- Was a book written about using children called "Oliver Twist". 07:00 -- Adult shoplifters believe children make them look less suspicious. 08:10 -- Parents normally do not shoplift in front of older children. 10:05 -- Most adults will not shoplift in front of their significant other. 13:00 -- Adult shoplifters hope l

Juvenile Shoplifting - Petty Theft with Low Risk of Incarceration Juveniles working gangster-style with adults makes crime a felony Adults directing children to steal $350 of Red Bull Energy Drinks Adult parents throw 12oz cans at a clerk escalating to a robbery Podcast Time Stamps: 00:50 -- CrimeSchool.com/44  podcast begins with security expert Chris McGoey 01:00 -- AM/PM Convenience Store video caught juvenile shoplifting in the act 01:30 -- Watch the mother attempt to distract the cashier from seeing the theft 02:50 -- Watch the father throw 12oz Red Bull cans at cashier aids kids to escape 03:20 -- Father's use of force escalates juvenile shoplifting to felony robbery 04:40 -- Red Bull Energy Drink is a hot Organized Retail Crime theft item 05:35 -- Organized thieves clean out entire shelves to sell on the black market 07:00 -- Organized Retail Crime is a multi-billion dollar loss for retail industry Juvenile Shoplifting Video (starts after a short delay) Juvenile Shoplifting Training b

Robbery Homicide of a Tampa Florida Convenience Store Owner How mom and pop stores and small budgets prevent armed robbery? How to reduce the robbery-homicide risk in a high-crime neighborhood? Interview by Tony Marrero with The Tampa Bay Times. Podcast Time Stamps: 00:40 -- Show introduction to Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey 03:40 -- Interview begins with Tony Marrero at Tampa Bay Times newspaper 05:40 -- In 2011 and 2017, same-store owner confronted robbers and was shot 06:50 -- What can mom and pop stores do to prevent armed robbery violence? 08:00 --  Neighborhood exhibited high-crime posture with bars on windows 09:20 -- Store needed security bars on openings, and windows blocked with signs 11:20 -- Do bullet-resistant barriers prevent violence like robbery homicide? 15:45 -- Video of 2011 robbery available to view at CrimeSchool/43 17:15 -- C-store chains use time-delay drop-safes to support cash control 18:15 -- Hard to get store operators not to resist during robbery homici

Loss Prevention Procedures are the Glue that Prevents Retail Theft Employee theft is always the most likely suspect in large inventory loss Shoplifting loss is the most controllable expense, but needs a plan Loss prevention procedures reduce employee theft and shoplifting Interview by Mike Bederka with Small Business Smarts Podcast Time Stamps: [02:30] -- Retail security consultant can help design loss prevention procedures [03:15] -- Interview begins with Mike Bederka at Small Business Smarts [03:30] -- Employee theft and shoplifting account for most inventory loss [04:30] -- Existing staff not always suitable following a large inventory loss [05:20] -- Many owners feel they cannot control chronic shoplifting [06:30] -- 99% of customers act similarly while shopping; Shoplifters do not [07:20] -- How can a retail stores eliminate shoplifting blind-spots [08:58] -- Excellent customer service is best  solution to thwart shoplifters [10:00]-- Watch for areas frequently used by shoplifters for p

Restaurant Robbery Prevention - What are Key Robbery Factors? Fast food, quick service, on major thoroughfares, open late at night Source of cash, easy access, good escape route, cooperative cashiers Interview by Andrew Kragie with the Houston Chronicle newspaper Podcast Time Stamps: [00:40] -- Introduction by Crime School show host Chris McGoey [03:58] -- Restaurant robbery prevention interview begins with Andrew Kragie [04:40] -- Restaurant robbery prevention - nature of the premises and location [05:15] -- Why do robbers target fast-food and casual restaurants? [06:25] -- Restaurant robbers have a profile and foreseeable method [07:00] -- Restaurant robbery often serial robbers who favor certain chains [07:45] -- Robbers will return to the same chain restaurant after a big score [08:20] -- Robbers like easy access, available cash, and good escape routes [09:00] -- Most robberies in Houston are at highways and major thoroughfares [11:40] -- Restaurant take-over robberies happen less often du

Fast Food Security is Necessary at Some Quick Service Restaurants  Crime risk factors: Urban location, quick access, and late night hours Prior crime history and nature of the premises will determine crime risk Interview by Nick Rose with VICE Media Montreal, QC, Canada Podcast Time Stamps: [00:40] -- Show introduction - Fast Food Security under fire. [03:50] -- Interview begins with Nick Price [04:35] -- It's incorrect to assume that all fast food restaurants are dangerous [04:45] -- Crime factors: Location, urban area, 24-hr, major thoroughfares [05:30] -- Fast food security focus on seating area, drive-thru, and parking lots [06:30] -- People like to hang out in well-lighted places with restroom facilities [07:15] -- Quick access and extended hours affect the violent crime rate [08:00] -- Nightclub closing drive traffic to Quick Service Restaurants at 2:00am [09:00] -- Fast food security plan crime risk assessment at high-crime locations [10:00] -- Change the nature of the QSR restaurant to

Hotel Room Security Plan to Protect Valuable Items Assume that in your absence a hotel room is not secure. Leave valuable items at home or have a plan to protect it. Interview by Marissa Laliberte with Reader's Digest. Podcast Time Stamps: [02:25] -- Hotel room security - Interview begins with Reader's Digest. [03:40] -- There's no guarantee that your hotel room will be secure. [04:45] -- Electronic devices are high-risk for loss and ID theft. [06:30] -- Theft of belongings can leave you stranded without a backup plan. [07:30] -- If ID, credit cards, and airline tickets were stolen, could you recover? [08:45 ]-- Where do you hide things in a hotel room that are deemed safe? [09:00] -- Do you believe that the hotel room safe is secure for valuables? [10:00] -- If you can't afford to lose it, don't leave it unsecured in a hotel room. Hotel room theft can make you angry and then strandedTweet This You Can't Assume that an Unoccupied Hotel Room is Totally Secure Hotel Room Security Plan to Pr

Safe living alone is taking charge of your environment and lifestyle. Millions of people are safe living alone because they plan it that way. Safe living alone requires an intentional security vigilance and mindset. Most people living alone build a safety network of friends and neighbors. Interview by Emily Bell with Zillow magazine. Podcast Time Stamps: [00:40] -- CrimeSchool.com/38 show introduction and initial thoughts. [01:58] -- Interview about safe living alone with Emily Bell at Zillow. [02:45] -- Location of the residence is a factor that determines crime risk. [03:20] -- Type of housing and density affects crime risk. [04:00] -- On large rental housing properties most people appear as strangers. [04:45] -- Safe living alone involves intentional control over the environment. [05:20] -- Lifestyle choices makes a difference in crime risk and safe living alone.[06:25] -- Most crime victims involving strangers were not paying attention [09:00] -- Should people pretend to others that they

ATM Smartphone App Promises Convenience not Safety. Major US banks move towards card-free ATM  access. ATM Smartphone App replaces the plastic access card. Will this make ATM use safer for us or just for the bank? Interview by Aaron Smith with CNN Money. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:50] -- Interview begins with Aaron Smith - CNN Money. [02:00] -- Must login to ATM Smartphone app to obtain new account code. [02:12] -- Customer must enter 8-digit App code and PIN code into ATM. [02:59] -- Banks are concerned with losses from fraudulent ATM card use. [03:40] -- Physical robbery risk in front of ATM machine is unchanged. [04:40] -- ATM Smartphone App may give a false sense of security. ATM Smartphone App users must look at two screens now instead of one. Will a smartphone app keep us safe at the ATM?Tweet This ATM Smartphone App - No Personal Safety Features Yet Must own an updated smartphone and be tech-savvy to use the App. A smartphone App does not lower robbery risk at an ATM machines.

Home Security Alarm Best Practices Buy only the home security alarm features that you need. Buy the alarm system that you will use every day. Buy a quality home security alarm system and only cry once. Use a local alarm installer for access to service and repairs. Interview by Grant Clauser with The Wirecutter. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:00] -- Misconceptions about home security alarm being burglar-proof. [03:05] -- Interview begins with Grant Clouser at The Wirecutter. [03:50] -- Home Security Alarm is a box with circuit boards and wires. [06:15] -- Alarm sensors monitor every window, door, and interior space. [10:00] -- Quality of alarm components can vary so beware of discounts. [11:00] -- Home security alarm systems have a high false-alarm rate. [12:30] -- Police respond to 95% false alarms. Will issue citations for abuse. [13:50] -- Hire a local good installer that offers repair and maintenance. [17:25] -- How reliable are the inexpensive wireless alarm systems? [18:30] -- How can you eva

Convenience Store Security & Loss Prevention Challenges  Big three: Armed Robbery; Employee Theft; and Shoplifting. Employee theft is greatest profit killer in C-Stores. Shoplifting is the second biggest cause of inventory loss. Convenience Store News Magazine interview by Tammy Mastroberte. Podcast Time Stamps: [03:15] -- Interview begins with Convenience Store News Magazine. [03:20] -- Big three: Armed Robbery; Employee Theft; and Shoplifting. [04:25] -- 2500 sq.ft. box. It should be easy to control access, and inventory [06:35] -- Four main categories for providing adequate c-store security. [08:00] -- Employee theft is the greatest loss factor for last 40 years. [12:15] -- Dishonest employees learn to bypass technology deterrents. [15:25] -- Detailed shift training, accuracy, and accountability are critical. [25:00] -- Strict cash control at all times is greatest robbery deterrent. [27:00] -- Time delay safe; Drop-safe; Video surveillance with monitor display [30:00] -- Robbers talk abo

Comic Con security plan requires creativity and attitude in  San Diego. Comic book characters, super heroes, villains, and zombies. Downtown San Diego Convention Center location. High foot-traffic tourist area co-mingle cars, trucks, trains. Adjacent to Gaslamp Entertainment District and bars. Costumed characters carry real and realistic fake weapons. Interview with KNX Radio 1070am Los Angeles. Show Host Tom Reopelle. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:30] -- Special events usually held in contained areas with access control. [02:05] -- Special event security needs to separate vehicles from pedestrians. [03:00] -- World mass murder incident awareness for Comic Con Security. [05:10] -- Interview Tom Reopelle KNX Radio 1070am Los Angeles. [05:50] -- Comic Con Security versus costumed Super Heroes and Zombies. [06:00] -- Costumed characters carry weapons and interact with them. [07:30] -- Fear that strict Comic Con Security will change the fun-factor. [08:00] -- Co-mingle trucks, cars, and trains with

Do nightclubs have premises liability for mass shootings? Nightclub Security Liability Elements: A legal duty to make the nightclub reasonably safe. The knowledge that violent crime was reasonably foreseeable. Security was not reasonable or adequate, under the circumstances. The injury was caused by negligence and breach of duty. Interview with Business Insurance magazine. Reporter Rob Lenihan. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:15] -- Already talk of lawsuits about Orlando nightclub security liability. [01:35] -- Aurora, CO mass shooter civil trial has returned a defense verdict. [03:35] -- Interview with Business Insurance magazine and Rob Lenihan. [04:20] -- Non-lawyer definition of the elements of nightclub security liability. [05:58] -- What legal basis for premises liability at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. [07:15] -- Nightclub security liability seeks reasonable standard of care. [08:10] -- A reasonable nightclub security plan is based on a risk assessment [09:40] -- Adequate security is based on

Nightclub security plan after Orlando massacre Are nightclub security plan upgrades needed for Gay Pride week? What can San Francisco club owners do to enhance security? Should nightclub owners worry about a copycat incident? Interview with San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. Reporter Aidin Vaziri. Is a nightclub security plan needed for the LGBT Pride Celebration? Podcast Time Stamps: [01:20] -- Gay Pride (LGBT) weekend starts June 25, 2016 in San Francisco [01:50] -- This year LGBT parade joins with Black Lives Matter movement. [03:10] -- Interview begins with San Francisco Chronicle newspaper reporter. [04:00] -- What should nightclub owners do in light of Orlando massacre? [05:00] -- No trend or pattern where or when next mass shooting will occur. [06:00] -- Parade dynamic may change with Black Lives Matter movement. [07:20] -- Nightclub security plan must increase vigilance at the front door. [08:20] -- San Francisco Police will be out in force and highly-visible. [09:00] -- Police have m

Soft targets are open to the public and unprotected Soft targets are public and private venues with easy access. Soft targets have few restrictions and relaxed rule enforcement. They lack active supervision and immediate forceful response. Soft targets, are they a factor related to mass shootings? Interview with reporter Michael Hernandez with the Anadolu Agency. Podcast Time Stamps: [02:33] -- Media questions about what should be done about mass shootings. [02:45] -- Do mass shootings occur more often at soft targets? [04:00] -- Interview with reporter Michael Hernandez begins. [05:00] -- Soft targets vary by degree, business type, and location. [06:15] -- Nightclub restrict access and act as gatekeepers. [07:00] -- Always a sliding scale of soft targets evolving to hard targets. [08:30] -- International airports are harder targets due to police presence. [09:05] -- How do you prevent a mass murder at a soft target? [12:00] -- Mass shootings require a forceful law enforcement response. [13:15]

Nightclub security prevents reasonably foreseeable crime Nightclub security is not currently designed to: Foresee and prevent terrorist attacks; Foresee and prevent planned mass murder; Defend against assault rifles and handguns; Stop mentally ill radicalized men willing to die. Mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. Orange County Registry Newspaper asks about nightclub security. Interview with Reporter Tony Saavedra. Podcast Time Stamps: [00:40] -- Largest mass shooting in modern history of United States. [01:20] -- ISIS inspired homegrown US terrorist. [02:00] -- Common pattern in mass shootings incidents. [03:50] -- Interview with Tony Saavedra OC register newspaper. [04:00] -- Can mass murder in US nightclubs be prevented? [08:00] -- Nightclub security is not like airport security. [10:20] -- Police officer outside of nightclub could not stop shooter. [14:20] -- What's the solution to mass murder by terrorists. [16:10] -- Should nightclub security allow

Vehicle Theft is Rising after Years of Decline Auto theft prevention requires a comprehensive security plan. Motor vehicles were stolen every 46 seconds in the US in 2014. 700,000 cars, trucks, and motorcycles were stolen. Vehicle theft loss estimates $4.5 Billion per year. Auto Theft Prevention - Is our Responsibility 45% of stolen vehicles are never recovered. Only 13% of car thieves are arrested in big cities. 33% of auto theft victims left an ignition key in the vehicle. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:05] -- Vehicle theft is a lucrative business for organized crime. [01:50] -- FBI Uniform Crime Reports - 2014 - Statistics about vehicle theft. [03:10] -- Develop an auto theft prevention security plan. [04:00] -- Top ten stolen vehicles. FBI UCR 2014. [06:15] -- Peak vehicle theft year was 1991. [07:00] -- Transponder technology aids police in recovering stolen vehicles. [08:35] -- Most active months for vehicle theft. [09:15] -- High risk behavior increases auto theft risks. [11:15] -- Highe

How can Women Prevent Crime and be Reasonably Safe? Women prevent crime by assessing their daily lifestyle. Security plan creates awareness to reduce risky behavior. Women prevent crime by adopting safe routines. Interview with Women's World magazine. Writer/editor Hannah Chenoweth. Podcast Time Stamps: [02:12] -- Interview with Hannah Chenoweth from Women's World magazine. [03:00] -- Primary defense tactic for women is reliance on life experience. [04:00] -- Find a safe neighborhood to live will reduce overall crime risk. [05:20] -- We control exposure to crime risk by our behavior and lifestyle. [06:40] -- Research safe destinations for errands, and entertainment. [07:15] -- Develop safe routines for selecting and using parking lots. [10:00] -- Don't rely on phone apps during a confrontation...use your brain. [13:45] -- Play "what if" to determine how you would respond to a threat. [19:00] -- Must trust your instincts about potential threats and react. [23:00] -- Make your home s