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2019 Vulnerability Lockdown Checklist

by Natalie Stringer, from the Community

10+

Use this vulnerability lockdown checklist for retail stores to secure premises and reduce shrink. It covers guard readiness, CCTV logout, closing unmanned checkouts, staffing for self checkout, locking detaggers and makeup cabinets, managing fitting rooms, securing high value stock, pharmacy and counters, back of house access, waste cage control, cage handling, forecourt stock security, seal checks, staff searches, and post incident controls. Includes prompts on GDPR awareness, security signage, and colleague engagement in loss prevention initiatives.

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