Whether you want to combat shoplifting, alert the police, or identify a perpetrator, technology can be a useful tool in reducing the impact of retail crime. In this article, the ARA looks at how CCTV, alarms and RFID tags, can be a useful tool in deterring crime, identifying offenders and keeping staff safe.

Shoplifting and theft costs Australian retailers billions of dollars each year, with the most commonly stolen items being clothing, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics, and tech products.   In this article, the ARA has pulled together some hints and tips for retailers to help reduce the impact of burglary, theft and shoplifting on their business.