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The Retail Crime Uncovered Podcast.
Hosted by Professor Emmeline Taylor, a leading criminologist, and in partnership with Sekura Global, this podcast explores the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in retail crime prevention.
Episode 12:.
Emmeline is in conversation with Paul Gerrard, Campaigns and Public Affairs Director for the Co-op Group, about the pioneering campaign work under the Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities initiative – this is how you drive meaningful change! The Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by millions of members. It is the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer with more than 2,500 local, convenience and medium-sized stores.
Episode 11:.
In this episode Emmeline explores the notion that theft has been decriminalised in the UK. The official figures do not make for a palatable listen. Emmeline outlines why now is the time to act to turn the tide on the shoplifting epidemic. To understand the importance of early intervention in what might be considered ‘petty theft’ as someone starts their offending career, she talks to a former prolific offender about her experiences from having a full-time job at a top hairdressing salon to a life of crime and addiction.
Episode 10:.
In this episode of Retail Crime Uncovered Emmeline catches up with Stewart Farrell, Head of Retail Loss Prevention at Next, to check in on how the busy run up to Christmas went in terms of sales and losses. Stewart talks about some of the innovations and solutions at Next that are helping them to better track product and protect from theft and fraud. As one of the contributors to Operation Pegasus we hear about the importance of collaboration across the industry, and importantly, what’s behind the door at 10 Downing Street!
Episode 9:.
In this week’s episode Emmeline talks to Trahern Pollard who is the Founder and CEO of We Push for Peace. The nonprofit organisation provides Community Outreach guards in place of traditional security, to not only create jobs, but more importantly, to change the way people think about community engagement, relationships, and opportunity. Trahern’s hard work and innovation has seen his organisation partner with major household names such as Whole Foods in several US cities including Chicago, Detroit and New York. It’s also taken him to the White House on multiple occasions. If there is someone who understands the importance of people when it comes to safety and security, it’s Trahern.
Episode 8:.
This week Emmeline catches up with the immensely knowledgeable Sarah Bird, General Manager of the National Business Crime Solution (NBCS). Sarah tells us about the work that the non-profit organisation does to gather intelligence on serious and networked acquisitive criminals, including the high profile case of Nina Tiara who made £500k through refund frauds.
Episode 7:.
Emmeline talks to Jamie Barnes, Operations Manager at Fresh Start Future Enterprises. After a troubled childhood, Jamie was a prolific offender who was in and out of custody for 12 years. He admits to stealing ‘consistently throughout the day’ to fund his £500 a day drug habit. Jamie outlines how theft is a gateway crime and explains the stolen goods market, amongst lots of other fascinating insights. Jamie now works to support people coming out of prison to transition into a crime-free and productive life. You can find out more about Fresh Start Future Enterprises at www.fsfe.co.uk.
Meet the host:
Emmeline Taylor
Explore Sekura’s captivating podcast hosted by Emmeline Taylor, highly regarded Professor of Criminology. She has extensive experience across public, private, and academic sectors. One of her key areas of expertise includes retail risk and security & offender behaviors. Currently, she is working on projects to improve retail security, tackle violence towards staff, reduce loss of goods, and prevent criminal damage. Emmeline has published six books, and hosts the “Retail Crime Uncovered” podcast. She frequently appears on national TV and contributes to the government’s National Retail Crime Strategy Group and the Home Office’s Expert Panel for the Commercial Victimization Survey. She also chairs the Business Crime Reduction Partnerships National Standards Board.
