SHOPLIFTING IS STEALING

Year Published: 1975

Creator: Charles Cahill And Associates

Description: This educational film "Shoplifting is Stealing" was produced by Charles Cahill and Associates in 1975. It discusses the issue of shoplifting and the various measures taken by retail stores to combat it. It highlights the significant financial losses due to shoplifting, which amount to over $3.5 billion annually in the U.S. Stores often mark up prices to cover these losses, which can be particularly challenging for small businesses. The film explains that many shoplifters are teenagers who steal for emotional reasons, peer pressure, or thrills rather than necessity. It emphasizes that shoplifting is a serious crime with legal consequences, including a police record. Various security measures are described, such as trained security staff, surveillance cameras, electronic tags, and packaging techniques that make it harder for shoplifters to steal items. The film also follows a scenario where security tracks and apprehends suspected shoplifters using surveillance and communication. Overall, the film underscores the impact of shoplifting on both businesses and consumers, and the efforts made to prevent it. 0:46: Discusses the uncertainty and risks of trying to outsmart store security systems, emphasizing that cameras might be on and someone might be watching. :49 a man looks at meat in a freezer at a supermarket. Another man weighs a potato. 1:24: Security officer monitors a shoplifter on close circuit TV camera. Announcement for "Frank to service desk." 2:02: Shoplifters will be prosecuted sign. 2:34 :Customer is confronted for not paying for steaks hidden in his jeans jacket. 2:49: Los Angeles County Sheriff arrests shoplifter. Highlights the significant financial losses retail stores face due to shoplifting, amounting to over $3.5 billion annually in the U.S. 3:11: Explains that stores often mark up prices to cover theft and security costs, which can be particularly challenging for small businesses. Visual: convenience store, corner market. Cashier shown with manual cash register. 3:49: Notes that many shoplifters are teenagers who steal for emotional reasons, peer pressure, or thrills rather than necessity. 3:59: shoplifter in a clothing store. 4:30: Emphasizes that shoplifting is theft regardless of the reason. 4:55: Describes the role of security staff, who are trained to detect shoplifters. 5:31:Parabolic mirror in a store. Mentions various security measures like mirrors, cameras, and electronic tags used to prevent shoplifting. 5:47: security tag on clothes in store. 6:10: Discusses the use of student hosts or guides in shopping centers to deter theft. 6:30: Customer looks at Ray-o-vac batteries. Packaging and labeling techniques that make it harder for shoplifters to steal items. 6:55: canned bacon. 7:06: Describes advanced surveillance equipment like TV cameras used in shopping centers. 7:31: Surveillance cameras in use, and a man looking at closed circuit cameras. Follows a scenario where security tracks and intercepts suspected shoplifters using surveillance and communication. 9:02: Security successfully apprehends the suspects and retrieves stolen items. 10:07: Notes that not all stores have advanced security but rely on trained personnel. 10:07: Follows a teenager, Susan, who attempts to shoplift and is caught by security. Explains that Susan's behavior raised suspicion and led to her being monitored and caught. 12:21:One way glass in a department store, man picks up touch dial phone. Security personnel communicate to keep an eye on Susan. 13:22: Describes the legal process and potential consequences for Susan, including a police record. 14:26:Susan is arrested. Susan faces the reality of being detained until her parents can be reached. The growing efforts to combat shoplifting through trained staff and advanced equipment. 15:33: Financial impact of shoplifting on consumers through increased prices. Shoplifters harm everyone, including themselves.

Complete Record: This educational film "Shoplifting is Stealing" was produced by Charles Cahill and Associates in 1975. It discusses the issue of shoplifting and the various measures taken by retail stores to combat it. It highlights the significant financial losses due to shoplifting, which amount to over $3.5 billion annually in the U.S. Stores often mark up prices to cover these losses, which can be particularly challenging for small businesses. The film explains that many shoplifters are teenagers who steal for emotional reasons, peer pressure, or thrills rather than necessity. It emphasizes that shoplifting is a serious crime with legal consequences, including a police record. Various security measures are described, such as trained security staff, surveillance cameras, electronic tags, and packaging techniques that make it harder for shoplifters to steal items. The film also follows a scenario where security tracks and apprehends suspected shoplifters using surveillance and communication. Overall, the film underscores the impact of shoplifting on both businesses and consumers, and the efforts made to prevent it. 0:46: Discusses the uncertainty and risks of trying to outsmart store security systems, emphasizing that cameras might be on and someone might be watching. :49 a man looks at meat in a freezer at a supermarket. Another man weighs a potato. 1:24: Security officer monitors a shoplifter on close circuit TV camera. Announcement for "Frank to service desk." 2:02: Shoplifters will be prosecuted sign. 2:34 :Customer is confronted for not paying for steaks hidden in his jeans jacket. 2:49: Los Angeles County Sheriff arrests shoplifter. Highlights the significant financial losses retail stores face due to shoplifting, amounting to over $3.5 billion annually in the U.S. 3:11: Explains that stores often mark up prices to cover theft and security costs, which can be particularly challenging for small businesses. Visual: convenience store, corner market. Cashier shown with manual cash register. 3:49: Notes that many shoplifters are teenagers who steal for emotional reasons, peer pressure, or thrills rather than necessity. 3:59: shoplifter in a clothing store. 4:30: Emphasizes that shoplifting is theft regardless of the reason. 4:55: Describes the role of security staff, who are trained to detect shoplifters. 5:31:Parabolic mirror in a store. Mentions various security measures like mirrors, cameras, and electronic tags used to prevent shoplifting. 5:47: security tag on clothes in store. 6:10: Discusses the use of student hosts or guides in shopping centers to deter theft. 6:30: Customer looks at Ray-o-vac batteries. Packaging and labeling techniques that make it harder for shoplifters to steal items. 6:55: canned bacon. 7:06: Describes advanced surveillance equipment like TV cameras used in shopping centers. 7:31: Surveillance cameras in use, and a man looking at closed circuit cameras. Follows a scenario where security tracks and intercepts suspected shoplifters using surveillance and communication. 9:02: Security successfully apprehends the suspects and retrieves stolen items. 10:07: Notes that not all stores have advanced security but rely on trained personnel. 10:07: Follows a teenager, Susan, who attempts to shoplift and is caught by security. Explains that Susan's behavior raised suspicion and led to her being monitored and caught. 12:21:One way glass in a department store, man picks up touch dial phone. Security personnel communicate to keep an eye on Susan. 13:22: Describes the legal process and potential consequences for Susan, including a police record. 14:26:Susan is arrested. Susan faces the reality of being detained until her parents can be reached. The growing efforts to combat shoplifting through trained staff and advanced equipment. 15:33: Financial impact of shoplifting on consumers through increased prices. Shoplifters harm everyone, including themselves.

Transcription

[Music] [Music] he [Applause] [Music] it's hard to understand why anyone would try to outsmart a store security system but it happens and often maybe there's a chance the camera isn't turned on maybe no one's [Music] watching but there's no way to be sure is [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] there Frank to service desk please Frank to service desk please right [Music] [Music] ow ow [Music] excuse me sir you didn't pay for those steaks on your jacket want to follow [Music] me each year retail stores in the United States lose over three and a half billion dollars to shoplifting and pilage that's $10 million a day who pays for this loss unfortunately it's you and I the [Music] customers most stores mark up prices 10 to 15% to cover theft and the extra costs of security equipment and Personnel but sometimes that markup isn't possible the small Neighborhood Market the family operation for example simply can't afford extra security measures the losses due to shoplifting can put them out of [Music] business one half of the shoplifters arrested are teenagers they seldom steal because they need something most have the money to pay their reasons are often emotional pressure from their friends may be a dare sometimes it's a need for recognition and urge to call attention to themselves or perhaps it's Just for kicks the idea of challenging the store and its staff [Music] but whatever the reasons a shoplifter is still a [Music] thief the security staff may be uniformed or in plain clothes they're fully trained security Specialists who know exactly what to look for their education and experience have taught them every trick that a shoplifter is likely to use nobody's liable to come up with anything new in many stores the security officers conduct classes to teach the sales staff how to be alert to shoplifters a great variety of security equipment has been developed to combat shoplifting spherical mirrors two-way mirrors and TV cameras are in widespread use but there is some new and very sophisticated Hardware too some stores use sensematic tags on their merchandise when a customer pays for an item the cashier removes the tag anyone who hasn't paid discovers at the exit the hidden tags sets off a very loud [Music] alarm a settler tactic is growing in favor at many shopping centers students are hired to act as hosts or guides their presence as conspicuous employees helps to discourage them the blister package seems to be just a convenient way to display [Music] merchandise but these packages are hard to open and no shoplifter could easily unwrap an item and claim he brought it into the store with him also price labels that are almost unpeel or that tear keep the store's identifying marks firmly attached to the merchandise and a thief can't say that he paid for it in another shop even the cashier who Staples a sales receipt to a closed bag is helping to fight theft security surveillance equipment is growing more complex many shopping centers are using TV cameras that can be aimed in any direction and zoomed in for closeup views of faces and license plates all the cameras are controlled and monitored in the security office the operator has two-way voice communication with all parts of the center Center and remote control of a variety of security devices Unit 14 and all units in the vicinity I have a report of two shoplifters leaving the auto park store at Main level the description is two young juveniles about 16 years of age dressed in jeans and colored shirts please proceed we'll try to pick it up from here Roger control this is uh Unit 14 standing by I think I have your two suspects looks like they're going down stairwell to I will keep under surveillance suspects are proceeding from Main Concourse down to level two Unit 14 try to intercept at the West escalator a Roger control s West escalator Roger Unit 14 bill they ditch their packages under an old Mobile near the entrance to the stairwell like you to stop and pick them up the suspects are getting off the escalator at parking level one they are entering a white Pontiac lemons Roger control is Unit 14 uh no siding yet uh please advise they appear to be heading out of the building via level two this is Unit 14 headed for level two Unit 14 in all units we have the suspects leaving the parking structure via the Oak Street exit this is Unit 14 heading toward the Oak Street exit I have them in sight I recommend you close the Oak Street exit closing the Oak Street exit gate Security Central this is Bill I found the packages they threw away under the O mobile I will bring to Oak Street exit control this is Unit 14 we have the suspects at Oak Street exit well done Unit 14 I'm going to call in the [Music] police some doors do not have such sophisticated devices but they do have trained sales and security [Music] Personnel Sandy thinks I'm chickening her I'll show her so she's sto some lipstick big deal what's she looking at not me anyway just keep busy there honey you don't mind if I try these on do [Music] you guess they don't spy on anybody in here that's kind of nice besides mom spent plenty of money in this place about time we got a discount I could have taken 10 and you wouldn't know the [Music] difference just a moment miss you plan on paying for that top what top you think I have something in my bag look at [Music] it I think we'd better go inside surprised Susan don't be you did everything wrong you just didn't act like an ordinary customer and anyone who doesn't fit the usual pattern is at least worth watching almost as soon as you entered the store Susan one person suspected that you might be planning to steal and by the time you got to the changing room two more did [Music] hello this is Walter Walter keep an eye on the girl with the orange pants and a hooded t-shirt she took three tops with her into the first dressing room okay [Music] just a moment Miss did you plan A P for that top what top many people don't seem to know that shoplifting is stealing it's a serious crime and the value of the stolen item makes no [Music] difference anyone who's arrested for that crime gets a police record why do you have to call the police please please I have money I'll pay for the [Music] top at this point Susan you're suspected of being a [Music] thief you'll be booked at the police [Music] station you'll be searched thoroughly photographed and fingerprinted it doesn't matter how your case comes out in court innocent or guilty you'll have a police record that can damage your whole future if you were 18 or older your bail might be $500 or more but you're 16 Susan and must be released to your parents [Music] custody this is Friday afternoon your mom and dad are out of town for the weekend and can't be [Music] reached I guess you're going to have to stay in jail Susan at least till [Music] Monday the shoplifter is playing against enormous odds the campaign against this crime is growing every day alert salespeople know how customers generally act and are often quick to spot a potential teeth security officers are trained Specialists who know shoplifters and their tactics and they have a huge variety of equipment to work with including such electronic devices as sensematic [Music] tags TV surveillance is one of the most effective weapons in the war against shoplifting and it is a war nearly everything we buy costs 10 to 15% extra just to fight it the FiveFinger discount is really a five finger tax and everyone pays it shoplifters are thieves they steal from all of us they hurt everyone especially themselves [Music]

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