The Big Picture: The Role of Mapping in Retail Crime Analysis and Risk Estimation
For many years Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been used within retail make vital decisions from selecting sites for new stores to planning transportation routes to optimize supply chains. GIS is now being applied to the aims of loss prevention. In this presentation at the LPRC’s 2022 IMPACT conference, I introduced GIS and its applications to LP managers and practitioners by demonstrating how spatial statistics can enhance investigations and assist retailers in selecting locations for enhanced protection following multiple victimization events.