Mall Cop Confessions: Yes, we love our flashlights and we need them
For entertainment purposes only While I vigorously push back at a lot of retail security officer stereotypes, I will admit one thing. We can appreciate a good flashlight. These things are really useful. Yeah, in addition to checking areas in the dark after closing, they can also come in handyContinue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Guards, you need to be using gloves
Being a retail security guard/officer is a good job. You get to talk to a lot of different people and if you get a good post where you fit in nicely then it can be a great job. But it can also be a little gross. You have to goContinue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Spotting suspicious subjects
For entertainment purposes only There was a time when I was working on the job, and several locations in my region of the country had been burglarized. We were advised to be mindful of suspicious individuals. Well some help that was. I was working in a large shopping center. ThereContinue Reading
Dozen Daily Trivia Answers Explained 5/18/24: Remembering Topanga
The weekend is here trivia lovers. And I hope your weekend is going to go better than mine. Your Daily Dozen Trivia Answers Explained for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, covers a quiz that might have some of you guys punching the air with the tough genres offered. How did youContinue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Where to find ditched stolen items
For Entertainment Purposes Only When you’re working retail, it’s always a win when you recover stolen property. While the first priority is always deterring, there will be times when those sneaky shoplifters will grab something and run away. And there will be times when you’re following procedure and those proceduresContinue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Beware the shoplifter decoy item trick
For entertainment purposes only Shoplifters are clever. They’ve got a whole range of tricks to keep you guessing, and to keep our clients reeling from the inventory they’re constantly taking. Let’s talk about the decoy item trick. This thieving tactic is when a shoplifter walks into a store and beginsContinue Reading
Getting Into Politics: Your Political Canvasser Item Checklist
Every serious political operative has to be able to navigate canvassing neighborhoods. It’s my campaign specialty. I absolutely love it. Your face to face with the voters and winning your race one conversation at a time. But you’d better have the right gear. Here are some items I like toContinue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Defend the Segway as useful transportation
For entertainment purposes only Ah yes. The Segway. The signature mode of transportation for the mall cop. Forget the haters. It’s fun as heck. And it’s a useful tool of transportation And the role of the Segway or whatever kind of non auto transportation is what I’m talking about today.Continue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Beware The Lucky Guess Lost and Found
For entertainment purposes only “Hey! Did anyone turn in a pair of black Oakley sunglasses?” “Yo! Did anyone turn in a black Iphone?” “Dude! I lost a priceless vase worth a million dollars?” The lucky guess lost and found is a favorite of retail scammers. And while it’s rare, andContinue Reading
Mall Cop Confessions: Bags shoplifters love to use
For entertainment purposes only It’s no secret, us mall cops are there to deter shoplifters. And those pesky little thieves just keep getting more clever as the years pass. One of their number one tools are simple bags. Anything that can help them take things and slip out of theContinue Reading