Welcome to the
Loss Prevention Foundation - helping build a solid
foundation for loss prevention.
The Loss Prevention Foundation is a not
for profit organization founded in 2006, by industry
leading professionals to serve loss prevention industry.
Our mission is to advance the loss prevention profession
by providing relevant, convenient and challenging
educational resources. We support this mission through
our two certification programs, LPQualified (LPQ)
and LPCertified (LPC), ongoing educational resources
and our loss prevention membership program. Our
certification programs are designed to give individuals
the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about
retail, business, leadership and loss prevention.
Our membership program, anchored by our career,
education and best practices centers, gives loss
prevention professionals the resources they need
to move their careers forward.
The Retail Loss Prevention field or known in the
past as retail security offers a wide spectrum of
career options and a tremendous potential for professional
growth that makes this industry one of the hidden
treasures of the occupational market place. Retail
Loss Prevention is an excellent alternative to pursuing
the traditional careers in criminal justice. Many
are attracted to the industry by "The thrill
of the chase;" lured by the opportunity to
detect and resolve high level investigations and
conduct piercing and sophisticated interviews. Compelled
by the desire to seek and solve, they look for answers
and provide solutions. They learn to use high-tech
digital video systems, electronic merchandise security
technology, computerized investigative reports and
other highly specialized equipment. They become
trained & educated in handling crisis situations
and protecting millions of dollars in assets. But
there is still so much more to it than that. The
successful Loss Prevention professional is a teacher
and a trainer. They drive ideas and influence business
models. They build programs, monitor compliance
and manage change. They have the ability to impact
millions of dollars to the bottom line profitability
of the world's largest employer & of hundreds
of other retailers. They mentor tomorrow's leaders
and evolve into proficient business leaders, if
they so choose. With the ever-changing landscape
of the retail environment, every day offers a new
challenge and a new opportunity.
Many retail companies have excellent loss prevention
training programs however most loss prevention training
programs are not enough for today’s competitive
market. Obtaining additional loss prevention education
through the Loss Prevention Foundation’s certification
programs and utilizing the loss prevention educational
resources will maximize your career growth potential.
The Loss Prevention Foundation’s career, education,
college, best practices & savings centers have
been developed by loss prevention professionals
for loss prevention professionals!
Become a member of The Loss Prevention Foundation
today and experience the thrill
and excitement of gaining industry knowledge!
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