Meijer Associates Receive LPQ Certification Scholarships to Support Career Advancement

30 LP Associates Enrolled in LPF Certification Course

(Matthews, NC – November 15, 2019) Meijer, and The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF), recently awarded course and exam scholarships to employees to support their career and personal development while working at Meijer. Through these scholarships, 30 Meijer Asset Protection employees will earn the widely recognized LPQualified (LPQ) certification from the LPF.

“Meijer is dedicated to training and education for their associates to set them up for long-term success,” said Terry Sullivan, LPC, president of the LPF. “Educating the LP industry is our mission and it's great to see that Meijer team members are eager to pursue their LPQ certifications. We look forward to continuing to continuing to assist them with making education a priority in their company.”

The LPQ certification course canvases loss prevention practices, core competencies, foundational tools, business processes, and best practices for today's LP professionals. 

"Meijer is focused on investing in our team members both for their personal and professional development, which is another example of how Meijer is suck a great place to work," said Paul Jaeckle, LPC, Meijer's Vice President of Asset Protection.  "We have some of the industry's best professionals on our team and continue to invest in them by providing the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.  The LPQ and LPC certifications are just one way we help them meet their goals."

To learn more about the Loss Prevention Foundation's LPQ course, please visit: www.yourlpf.org/page/LPQ_about

About the Loss Prevention Foundation:

The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) is a not-for-profit 501 c (6) organization founded in 2006 by industry leading professionals to serve the loss prevention/asset protection industry. An international leader in educating and certifying loss prevention and asset protection professionals, LPF is responsible for administering the industry’s only internationally sanctioned LP credentials: LPQualified (LPQ) and LPCertified (LPC). With 24/7 online educational resources and a professional membership program, the LPF is able to educate the industry like no other organization of its kind, in the world. LPF is also focused on driving more talent to the industry from colleges, universities, military and law enforcement through its Academic Retail Partnership Program and its Hire A Vet Program. For more information, visit www.losspreventionfoundation.org.

About Meijer:

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 245 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan  at www.facebook.com/meijer.

Milestone Systems Co-Founder, Henrik Friborg Jacobsen, Major Proponent of Technology’s Use in USA

Manhattan, NY – The first forensic science-based loss prevention system in New York State was installed at luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Richard Mille.  It is the fourth system to be deployed in the United States.  The technology, the Intruder Spray System from SelectaDNA, utilizes forensic science to reduce burglary, robbery and high-value theft by a documented range of 40 to 86 percent.

The cutting-edge technology was installed at the world-renowned watch brand’s architecturally stunning flagship boutique, located on ‘Billionaire’s Row’ on 57^th Street in Manhattan.

The system uses the power of forensic marking science to considerably deter crime and, if a crime is committed, enhances law enforcement ability to irrefutably identify criminals, then apprehend and prosecute them.  The technology has been used for more than ten years in 46 countries on five continents.  It is now available and beginning to be deployed in the United States.

The forensic technology is synthetically manufactured in an accredited ISO 17025 laboratory.  It is scientifically structured, and functions, the same as organic DNA – but is more durable.  Each unit of the forensic solution contains a universally unique code (sequence), which is never replicated; thus; providing an exclusive identifying marker for each client.  Each unique forensic code provides an uncontestable link between a criminal, or stolen item, to a specific crime scene and the rightful owners.

The system – comprised of a control box, spray head and PIR – is easily integrated with other security systems such as burglary, access control, intrusion, video, and many others. Installations take approximately four hours.  The system can also be installed as a standalone crime-fighting solution. There are various modalities of system activation, including but not limited to panic buttons, money clips, remote video monitoring via Milestone Systems, RFID and facial recognition technology.

When the system is activated, the invisible, non-toxic and water-based forensic solution remains on marked criminals’ skin for four to six weeks, and clothing for two to three months.  The solution is only visible via a special frequency UV light, leaving criminals exposed to identification and apprehension well after leaving the crime scene. 

“We’re pleased to provide Richard Mille with a proven crime-fighting technology to further enhance its already impressive security measures,” said Henrik Olsen, CEO of CSI Protect, the exclusive provider of SelectaDNA technology in the United States.  “SelectaDNAs forensic marking technology is a well-documented tool to prevent and deter a large percentage of crime across the globe and now in the United States.”

Many Fortune 500 and iconic, well-known companies have used SelectaDNA technology, including, Tag Heuer, LVMH, Chanel, Pandora, Watchfinder & Co., 7-Eleven, Circle K, G4S, Securitas, GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyds Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Bank of New Zealand, McDonald’s, KFC, Balfour Beatty, Shell, Texaco, Raptis Rare Books and thousands of others. 

The co-founder of Milestone Systems, Henrik Friborg Jacobsen, is a major proponent of the technology and anticipates major growth of its use in the United States.  Friborg Jacobsen is also an investor in, and chief advisor to, CSI Protect.

SelectaDNA is the global leader in forensic marking offering a full range of property, infrastructure and offender marking solutions, using a completely secure and unique forensic technology. SelectaDNA, which is water-based, non-toxic and non-flammable, is proven to reduce crime (especially robbery, burglary and high-value theft) by up to 86%. SelectaDNA not only reduces crime, but also enables law enforcement to link criminals to crime scenes and secure convictions. For more information, visit www.CSIprotect.com.

CSI Protect is the exclusive provider of SelectaDNA technology in North America, providing full-service crime-fighting expertise to prevent and reduce crime, as well as aid law enforcement in the efficient, accurate identification and apprehension of criminals. For more information, visit www.CSIprotect.com, call 561-722-5645 or email jmaltese@CSIprotect.com.

Mark Your Calendars!

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization would like to announce the date of its 2019 Conference “The Evolution of Ecommerce Security”, 7-Eleven Store Support Center in Irving, Texas on March 6th – 7th.  There will be a wide-range of topics related to global supply chain security, industry trends and investigations.

As in year’s past, the conference provides a great venue to network with global industry peers, transportation/logistics professionals, law enforcement, and select vendor partners.

Vendors interested in participating should submit your requests to Byron Smith at byron.smith@iscpo.org

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this year, so mark your calendars.  Event registration information will follow soon.  For more information, visit our website – www.iscpo.org

About the International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO):

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) is a non-profit professional organization that connects members from across a wide array of sectors—from manufacturing, retail/wholesale/eCommerce, and distribution to risk management, law enforcement/legal, and logistics. The organization was created in 2014 to promote, educate, and advocate supply chain security and protection through building strong networks and delivering exceptional leadership training, board representation, and industry support. ISCPO.org