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Security - What do shoplifters think?

Publication: PR Newswire
Publication Date: 22-OCT-03 		Format: Online - approximately 1278 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Leicester, UK, October 22 /PRNewswire/ -- - 'Thiefcam' research findings to be presented at University of Leicester Wednesday October 22

The University of Leicester hosts a major conference on retail crime on October 22 at its Gilbert Murray Conference Suite, Oadby.

A total of 150 leading retailers, law enforcement and local authorities will be represented at the event to hear about cutting edge studies taking offenders back to crime scenes and learning about how they circumvent security. They will also be told about the effectiveness of security measures in store and other ideas on how to prevent crime.

Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester, and Director of a University of Leicester spin-out company, PRCI, Professor Martin Gill, said: "This conference will provide insights into new research where speakers will highlight the practical benefits of their findings, and pass on the latest ideas and best practice.

"Formal presentations will be led by industry experts, and discussion groups will offer attendees a choice of subjects. The conference aims to stimulate thinking and generate new ideas to develop best practices in responding to retail crime."

The programme includes:

09:30 Chair's Introduction...



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