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SHOPLIFTING POLICY GUIDES FOR RETAILERS

NCJ Number
12599
Journal
Security World Volume: 10 Issue: 11 Dated: (DECEMBER 1973) Pages: 34-36,41,43-44
Author(s)
R K GRIFFIN
Date Published
1973
Length
6 pages
Annotation
DETAILED PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY RETAIL STORE PERSONNEL IN THE ARREST AND APPREHENSION OF ADULT AND JUVENILE SHOPLIFTERS.
Abstract
THE GUIDELINES COVER MAKING A CITIZEN'S ARREST, QUESTIONING SUSPECTS, COMPLETING THE CIVIL RELEASE FORM, DECIDING TO RELEASE OR PROSECUTE THE SHOPLIFTER, HANDLING EVIDENCE, AND TESTIFYING IN COURT.