Police and Retail Security Beyond Shoplifting

Thursday, October 8, 2015

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Description:

This course is designed to give police officers a more in depth look at issues involving retail theft.  It will cover local issues in Western New York, communication between retail security and police agencies and view retail theft as an interstate criminal enterprise involving large scale fraud rings and fencing operations.

Target Audience:

Patrol officers, Detectives involved in retail crime, Police Supervisors and Crime Prevention Officers.

Topics & Presenters:

• Retail Theft Basics - More than Shoplifting - Officer Donald Szumingala, Erie County Regional Crime Analysis Center
• Role of Security in Multi-Tenant Establishments - Vincent Cicchini, Security Director Walden Galleria
• Fencing and Fraud Rings - Darick Leighty, Senior Global Investigator for Walmart Stores, Inc.
• Case Studies - Buffalo Division of Asset Management, Wegmans

Please Observe the Academy Dress Code:

Uniform or shirt and tie for men, proper business attire for women; blue jeans are NOT acceptable

Location:

Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Erie Community College - North Campus, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221

Enrollment:

Registration can be done on our websites HERE, or you may print and fax the form to 716-270-5390

For additional information or for students in need of special assistance, please call the Academy at 716-270-5370.

Sincerely,

Edward C. Hempling, Director of Training