loss prevention
(US) Prevention of a loss of profit (instances of theft, fraud, etc.) done by retail stores.
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(US) Prevention of a loss of profit (instances of theft, fraud, etc.) done by retail stores.
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(US) The department or person who is employed to carry out loss prevention.
loss prevention officer
“Filmed cops arresting a guy at Walmart for loss prevention. Cop told me he admitted stealing. Don’t talk to cops. Plead the 5th”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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