AI Tools for Loss Prevention Specialists

AI tools that help loss prevention specialists investigate theft, screen vendors, monitor for fraud patterns, research criminal activity, and compile incident documentation.

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OFAC / UN Sanctions
No matches found
EU / UK Watchlists
No matches found
PEP Database
No matches found
Adverse Media
1 result — BBB non-payment complaint (2022)
Overall Risk
Low — proceed with standard onboarding

Vendor and contractor compliance screening

Screen new vendors, contractors, and service providers against sanctions lists, PEP databases, adverse media, and global watchlists before onboarding. Catch red flags before they become liability.

Screen our new cleaning services contractor "ProClean Solutions Inc." for any sanctions hits, adverse news, or regulatory actions.

No sanctions or PEP matches found. 1 adverse media result from 2022: a BBB complaint about non-payment to subcontractors. No active legal actions. Overall risk: Low. Full report attached.

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OFAC / UN Sanctions
No matches found
PEP Database
No matches found
Adverse Media
1 result — 2022 BBB complaint, non-payment to subcontractors
Active Legal Actions
None found
Overall Risk
Low — proceed with standard onboarding

Store location crime analysis

Pull street-level crime data for any store address to understand the theft and safety risk profile of a location. Support new store risk assessments or justify increased LP staffing to leadership.

Show me crime statistics for the area around our Chicago store at 500 N Michigan Ave. Focus on shoplifting, burglary, and assault in the last 12 months.

Retrieved 847 incidents within 0.5 miles. Shoplifting: 312 incidents (37%), Assault: 198 (23%), Burglary: 89 (11%). Peak times: Friday–Saturday 5–9 PM. This location ranks in the top 15% for retail crime risk citywide.

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Crime typeIncidents% of total
Shoplifting31237%
Assault19823%
Burglary8911%
847 incidents within 0.5 miles · Top 15% citywide retail crime risk

Organized retail crime research

Stay current on ORC group activity, regional theft patterns, and law enforcement bulletins. Use research to brief store teams and brief on emerging threats before they hit your locations.

Research any known organized retail crime groups targeting beauty and cosmetics retailers in the Southeast US in the past 6 months.

Found reports of 2 active ORC groups in the Southeast. Group A known for coordinated smash-and-grabs on high-value cosmetics — 14 confirmed incidents across FL, GA, SC. Law enforcement bulletin from Feb 2026 included. Group B suspected of return fraud schemes targeting national chains.

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Active ORC Group A
14 smash-and-grabs across FL, GA, SC — high-value cosmetics
Active ORC Group B
Return fraud scheme targeting national chains
Law Enforcement Bulletin
Feb 2026 bulletin issued — task force activated
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Mar 5
Arrests in FL cosmetics ORC ring — $180K recovered
Feb 27
GA retailer coalition issues ORC alert bulletin
Feb 12
SC DPS confirms 4 suspects linked to Group A incidents

Subject background research

Research individuals of interest during internal investigations. Find public records, professional history, and online presence to build a fuller picture before interviewing or escalating to law enforcement.

Find background information on a former employee suspected of internal theft. Name: Marcus Webb, last known employer: our distribution center in Memphis, TN.

Found public records and social profiles. LinkedIn shows employment gap after alleged termination date. Address history shows 3 prior addresses in TN and MS. No criminal records in public court databases found. Further investigation recommended.

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EmploymentLinkedIn gap after alleged termination date
Address History3 prior addresses — TN and MS
Public Court RecordsNo criminal records found in public databases
Social Profiles2 profiles found — activity pattern noted
Further investigation recommended

Incident and regulatory news monitoring

Monitor news for theft incidents, regulatory changes, and law enforcement developments relevant to your sector and locations. Stay ahead of trends that affect your LP strategy.

Set up a news search for "retail theft" + "organized crime" in California and Texas. Show me the most recent 10 stories.

Found 10 recent stories. Top: CA legislature passes ORC bill increasing penalties for coordinated retail theft (March 2026). TX DPS issues new retailer guidance for evidence submission in ORC cases. 3 major chain incidents reported in Houston and LA this week.

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Mar 22
CA legislature passes ORC bill — increased penalties for coordinated theft
Mar 15
TX DPS issues new retailer guidance for ORC evidence submission
Mar 10
Three major chain incidents reported in Houston and LA this week
Mar 4
LA County DA announces new ORC prosecution unit

New store location risk assessment

Before opening a new location, compile a crime risk profile for the area, research local ORC activity, and benchmark against similar store locations to inform security budget planning.

We're opening a store at 789 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. Give me a crime risk profile for a 1-mile radius and note nearby police precincts.

Crime risk: Medium-low. 284 incidents in the past 12 months within 1 mile — below the Nashville city average. Nearest police precinct is 0.4 miles away (Metro Nashville East Precinct). No active ORC advisories for this area. Recommend standard LP staffing.

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Overall Risk
Medium-low — 284 incidents (below Nashville average)
Nearest Precinct
Metro Nashville East — 0.4 miles away
ORC Advisories
None active for this area
Recommendation
Standard LP staffing — no elevated measures needed
ToolRouter search_places
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Metro Nashville East Precinct
0.4 mi · 24/7
2
Allied Universal Office
0.6 mi · Commercial LP
3
Securitas Branch
0.9 mi · Retail security

Ready-to-use prompts

Screen a new vendor

Screen [vendor name] against sanctions lists, adverse news, and regulatory actions. Provide a risk summary with any red flags.

Pull location crime data

Show me crime statistics for a 0.5-mile radius around [address]. Break down by theft, burglary, assault, and vandalism. Note peak hours and days.

Research ORC activity

Research organized retail crime trends targeting [product category] retailers in [region] over the past 6 months. Include any law enforcement bulletins or arrests.

Background check on subject

Find public background information on [full name] from [city, state]. Include address history, employment history, and any public court records.

Monitor retail theft news

Search for news about retail theft, shoplifting arrests, and organized retail crime in [city or state] from the past 30 days.

Assess new store risk

Research the crime environment around [address] including theft rate, nearby police stations, and any known ORC activity in the area.

Check regulatory changes

Search for any new retail theft laws, ORC legislation, or law enforcement policy changes affecting retailers in [state] in 2026.

Find nearby security firms

Find licensed commercial security firms near [city] that specialize in retail loss prevention and offer uniformed guards and CCTV monitoring.

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New vendor onboarding screening

Before any new supplier or contractor gets access to stores or systems, run a full compliance screen and adverse media check.

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Compliance Screening icon
Compliance Screening
Screen against sanctions, PEP, and watchlists
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Deep Research icon
Deep Research
Research any adverse news or legal history
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People Search icon
People Search
Background check on key principals or contacts

New store security assessment

Before opening a new store, compile a complete security risk profile to inform staffing, equipment, and LP budget decisions.

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Crime Stats icon
Crime Stats
Pull street-level crime data for the store address
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Deep Research icon
Deep Research
Research regional ORC activity and threat landscape
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Places Search icon
Places Search
Locate nearby police precincts and security firms

Internal theft investigation

When investigating a suspected internal theft case, gather public information and compile documentation for HR and legal escalation.

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People Search icon
People Search
Research subject's public records and background
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Compliance Screening icon
Compliance Screening
Check for any prior fraud or theft-related flags
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News icon
News
Search for any news mentions of the subject or associated parties

Frequently Asked Questions

What databases does the compliance screening tool search?

Compliance Screening checks against OFAC sanctions lists, UN Security Council lists, EU/UK sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Person) databases, global watchlists, and adverse media from thousands of news sources. It covers individuals and entities.

How granular is the crime statistics data?

Crime Stats provides street-level data for the UK, US, and 35+ European countries. For US locations you can search by address or zip code and filter by crime type, date range, and distance radius.

Can I use People Search for internal investigation purposes?

People Search surfaces publicly available information including professional profiles, address history, and public court records. It is intended for legitimate business due diligence. Always follow your company's HR and legal policies and applicable privacy laws when conducting internal investigations.

How current is the news monitoring for ORC activity?

The News tool indexes breaking and recent stories in real time. You can search by keyword, location, and date range to find the most recent law enforcement bulletins, incident reports, and legislative updates relevant to retail crime.

Can I use these tools to build a case file for law enforcement?

These tools can help you compile documented, structured research — crime data, background information, and news records — that can support a case referral. However, you should always work with your legal counsel and follow your company's evidence handling protocols when preparing materials for law enforcement.

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