Councils & Commitees

The Content Review Committee

This committee is responsible for the final approval on all content for both the LPQualified and LPCertified certification programs.

LPQualified Coursework Committees

Each of these committees works on their specific coursework section. Members of these committees have had at least several years of experience in retail, with most having spent a majority of that time in loss prevention.

• Retail Environment coursework committee
• Becoming a Successful Business Person coursework committee
• Loss Prevention Basics and Tools coursework committee

LPCertified Coursework Committees

Each of these committees works on their specific coursework section. Unlike in the LPQualified committees, members of these committees, especially Supply Chain and Crisis Management modules, tend to be composed of individuals who have considerable expertise in that arena. Members of these committees have spent a fairly significant amount of time working in retail, and like the LPQualified most of that time was spent in loss prevention.

• Leadership Principles coursework committee
• Business Principles coursework committee
• LP Operations coursework committee
• Supply Chain coursework committee
• Crisis Management coursework committee

Other Committees:

Academic Committee
This committee is comprised of academicians from leading universities. This groups role is to review the content for the certifications, as well as, advise the LP Foundation staff in our marketing & outreach plans for two (2) and four (4) year college students.

Membership Committee
This committee will assist the staff in developing the Career Center, as well as, other membership benefits. Members of this committee will also assist in membership recruitment.

Requirements & Exemptions Committee (Board nomination necessary)
This committee advises the Foundation and makes recommendations to the Foundations Board of Directors as to what the requirements will be for both the LPCqualified and the LPCcertified.

Getting Involved
As you have seen above, the Loss Prevention Foundation has several different ways you can contribute to the loss prevention industry’s certification program. The council and the committees meet up to two times a year, and are called upon to review sections of the coursework throughout the year. While your participation is invaluable to the effort, the Foundation makes sure to minimize the amount of time that is required on each committee.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Academic or Membership committee, please contact Gene Smith at 704-837-2521

If you are interested in getting involved with any of the other committees, please contact Rhett Asher.