Loss Prevention Management

MASG specialises in providing electronic security solutions designed to protect assets, reduce shrinkage, and deter theft. These systems are indispensable for creating a secure shopping environment and ensuring merchandise and other assets are safeguarded against both internal and external threats.

Electronic security systems are essential in modern retail environments. They provide robust, scalable, and adaptable solutions to minimise loss, protect assets, and create a safer shopping experience for customers and employees alike.

By integrating various components, MASG ensures comprehensive protection and operational efficiency in retail settings.

Key Components of Electronic Security in Retail Loss Prevention include:

CCTV Surveillance

• Function: Closed-circuit television cameras are strategically placed throughout the store to monitor activity in real-time.
• Benefits: Acts as a deterrent to potential thieves.
• Provides a tool for investigating incidents post-occurrence.
• Features: High-definition cameras with motion detection and night vision enhance coverage and effectiveness.

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

• Function: EAS systems utilise tags or labels attached to merchandise.
• Mechanism: When an item with an active tag passes through detection systems at store exits, an alarm is triggered, alerting staff to potential theft.
• Types:
• Hard tags: Require a special tool for removal.
• Soft labels: Deactivated at the point of sale.

Access Control Systems

• Function: Restricts entry to sensitive areas such as stockrooms, offices, or cashier booths.
• Methods:
  • Keycards
  • Biometric scanners
  • PIN codes
• Benefit: Ensures only authorised personnel can access certain areas.

Point of Sale (POS) Monitoring

• Integration: POS systems can be integrated with CCTV and analytics software.
• Function: Monitors transactions to detect fraudulent activities, such as under-ringing or employee theft.
• Benefit: Flags suspicious transactions for further investigation.

Intrusion Detection Systems

• Components: Includes sensors on doors, windows, and other potential entry points.
• Function: Detects unauthorised access after hours.
• Response: Triggers alarms, alerts security personnel, and notifies law enforcement.

Remote Monitoring

• Function: Allows retailers to oversee stores from a central location.
• Benefit: Provides real-time surveillance across multiple locations, enabling quicker response times to incidents.

Video Analytics

• Software: Analyses CCTV footage in real-time to detect unusual behavior.
• Uses:
  • Detecting loitering or unusual patterns indicating theft.
  • Counting people, monitoring queues, and analysing customer behavior.
• Benefit: Provides valuable insights beyond security.

Inventory Management Systems

• Function: Tracks inventory levels in real-time.
• Benefit: Alerts staff to discrepancies that might indicate theft.
• Integration: When combined with EAS and POS data, provides a comprehensive view of stock levels and potential loss points.

Alarm Systems

• Function: Connected to intrusion detection, fire, smoke, or temperature sensors.
• Benefit: Provides a comprehensive safety net protecting both people and merchandise.

Retail Analytics Software

• Integration: Combines data points from sales, inventory, and security systems.
• Benefit: Identifies patterns of loss, refining loss prevention strategies, and improving overall store performance.
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