April

Redefining Loss

April 2017 | COVER STORY

A study finds the term "shrinkage" outdated and advocates new terminology to better understand and more accurately reflect retail losses.

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Also In This Issue

SM Online April 2017 Editor's Note: Symbiosis A Conversation with the Director of the U.S. NBIB How Organizations Prompt Different Levels of Engagement Book Review: Operational Policy Making ERM Best Practices Book Review: Disaster Management Certification Profile: Timothy McCreight, CPP Legal Report April 2017 Q&A: The Future of Background Checks

Surveillance and Stereotypes

Through original research, these authors found that criminal stereotypes impact the surveillance and sanctions of juvenile shoplifters.

Cultivate Engagement

Low employee engagement is a widespread challenge. But there's a host of best practices security managers can employ.

The Evolution of Airport Attacks

Terrorists have been targeting airports since the 1960s in a continual game of cat-and-mouse with security professionals.

Communal Protection

As U.S. Jewish groups continue to be targeted in domestic terror attacks, a volunteer group is using a community-based security model.

Perception Versus Reality

Globally, deaths from terrorist acts declined for the first time since 2010, but people still worry about terrorism almost as much as following 9/11.

Cyber War Games

In the first disruptive cyberattack of its kind, Russia influenced the 2016 U.S. election in favor of President Trump, marking a new age of propaganda.

Access and Iris Scans

An airline catering service uses iris-identification technology to enhance security and streamline access control.

Industry News, April 2017

Learn about the latest projects, installations, mergers, acquisitions, and announcements from the security industry.

ASIS News, April 2017

Learn about the latest honors, partnerships, and publications from ASIS in the April 2017 issue of Security Management.