Bobby Haskins, SVP of Customer at Auror, recently joined Marty Carpenter on Retail’s Most Wanted. Bobby and Marty discussed how Auror’s platform helps retailers report, solve, and prevent organized retail crime (ORC). Bobby shares insights on the top 10% of offenders responsible for the majority of retail loss and violence and how data-driven strategies, like license plate recognition, can help retailers protect their stores. They also explore success stories, the importance of collaboration...

In this episode of the Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast, host Bobby Haskins and Rhod Thomas, Auror’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, discuss whether companies should develop their own software or buy existing solutions. Aside from the financial cost, Rhod gives insights into what organizations must consider before deciding. Bobby and Rhod share industry examples and ways to overcome the sunk cost fallacy that leaders tend to face.  This episode explores the best time to develop...

Join Auror leaders from the North American customer team as they discuss the latest insights in loss prevention and law enforcement. As industry advocates with deep experience in LP and law enforcement themselves, they’ll dive into the trends and themes they’re observing at events and in customer conversations. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The challenges and opportunities the retail industry faced in 2024 How Auror’s network effect is helping retailers identify and respond to...

On this special episode of The Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast, Alaina chats with Mandy Neal, Senior Product Manager at Auror, about the newly released Suggested Investigations solution. Mandy works on the Investigate stream at Auror, a product within Auror’s Retail Crime Intelligence platform. Alaina and Mandy introduce Suggested Investigations by going through how it works, who it’s for, and the process that led to this release – pairing Mandy’s product expertise with Alaina’s industry...

On this episode of The Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast, Rob Wolf (Auror) talks with Police Chief Eric Clifford (Schenectady, NY) about connecting and collaborating across organizations and teams to make communities safer. They cover everything from Chief Clifford’s career journey to lessons learned as a law enforcement leader – they also dive into the current state of community crime, retail’s role in that, and how leaders like Chief Clifford are addressing it in the US. Eric Clifford...

We recently announced that public safety technology leader, Rob Wolf, joined Auror as Senior Director of Public Safety Solutions.  On this episode, Rob joins the podcast to discuss all things law enforcement and public safety technology, diving into his interesting career background and entrepreneurial journey in this space.  Prior to joining Auror, Rob led a company focused on building 911/CAD and RMS systems for small and mid-sized agencies. He is also the founder and former president of...

Join public safety and law enforcement veterans, Rob Wolf and Raul Aguilar, as they discuss the future of crime intelligence and answer questions from the crowd in this previously recorded LPF webinar. Raul Aguilar is the Senior Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships at Auror. Prior to joining Auror, Raul served as the Deputy Assistant Director for the Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Financial and Fraud Division for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – the principal...

We recently announced that criminal investigations senior leader Raul O. Aguilar joined Auror as Senior Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships. On this episode, Raul joins the podcast to talk all things law enforcement and retailer collaboration – specifically how we can help strengthen those relationships, improve investigations, and drive safer outcomes.  Prior to joining Auror, Raul served as the Deputy Assistant Director for the Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Financial and...

Bobby Haskins (Auror) recently joined James Stark (Axis) on an LPF webinar about all things License Plate Recognition (LPR). Topics included how to integrate LPR into your existing safety strategy, technology considerations, and possible misconceptions about its use by retailers. Jump into the conversation: 00:00 People, not vehicles, drive crime 04:21 The importance of people linking in retail investigations 06:24 How to create a safe environment for customers and employees 11:09 How...

Auror recently introduced an expanded product range to its Retail Crime Intelligence platform to help retailers and law enforcement reduce crime, loss, and violence. In this episode, Tanya Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Auror, and Heather Legg, Director of Product at Auror, share how they use customer feedback and collaboration as a driving force in developing and improving their technology. With an emphasis on responsible tech and AI, machine learning enhancements, and LPR, we are given...

Originally recorded on TalkLP Podcast, host Amber Bradley sits down with Bobby Haskins, Vice President of Retail Partnerships at Auror to talk critical technology that helps keep employees and customers safe: License Plate Recognition (LPR).  Most practitioners don’t know that Auror has this technology and Bobby clears up why that is — and many other insights on industry trends. Although this may be new for the folks in the United States — this technology isn’t a new venture for Auror. ...

In this episode, Terry Sullivan, VP of Retail Solutions at Auror, shares his insights on championing Retail Crime Intelligence – why it works and why it’s so important.  Fellow Aurors and industry veterans Bobby Haskins and Alaina Kring join Terry. Together, they provide an office hours-style look into what’s going on in LP – chatting about the latest insights and trends they’re observing worldwide.  And importantly, the team dives into what’s working to keep stores safe. You won’t want to...

Ed Fritz is the Crime Prevention Supervisor for the City of Boise Police Department and the Chair of ORCAID – the Organized Retail Crime Association of Idaho. An experienced supervisor with a demonstrated history of working in both government administration and retail crime prevention, Ed frequently speaks on these topics as a key thought leader in the industry.  The relationship between Auror and the teams Ed leads has been a gamechanger for addressing ORC in the US. Over time, we’ve been...

Season 3 of The Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast is here, and we've got a lot to talk about. Retail crime continues to rise around the world, along with violence in stores. It's time to dive deep on how we can address these challenges together as a Retail Crime Intelligence community. We'll do exactly that this season, sharing our conversations with world-class AP/LP and law enforcement leaders. Join our hosts, industry veterans Bobby Haskins and Alaina Kring, as they unpack the...

On this episode, Ellen Dick (Retail Partnerships Manager at Auror) speaks with Katarina Demasi (Security Administration Officer at Drakes Supermarkets) about her AP/LP career journey and how she leverages her extensive experience on the frontline while working at the Head Office now. The largest independent grocery retailer in Australia, Drakes has more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland. If you like this episode of The Intel Podcast Series, we'd appreciate a follow,...

Walmart’s Wade Schillo and John Baschoff (both Senior Manager, Asset Protection) joined Auror’s Bobby Haskins on a Loss Prevention Foundation webinar to share their learnings and experience with Auror so far. Some key talking points included: What’s changed now that they have quality intelligence and structured data to work with; Lessons from rolling out a brand new system in eight weeks to 5000+ stores and 18,000 associates; Key lightning bulb moments since starting to use a platform...

What are connected ecosystems and how do they apply to AP/LP? In this episode, Hedgie Bartol sits down with fellow Aurors Tom Batterbury and Bobby Haskins to explore the future of connected ecosystems, how the Retail Crime Intelligence Hub fits in with that, and how it differs from traditional case management. Never miss an episode – subscribe to the show wherever you're listening. Stay updated on our latest content via The Intel and sign up to our monthly Retail Crime Intelligence...

Daryl Blackmore, Director of Loss Prevention at Rexall, joins Auror's VP of Retail Partnerships Bobby Haskins in a conversation about how Rexall has achieved 17% shrink improvement by empowering its teams with Retail Crime Intelligence.  This was recorded as part of a webinar presented in partnership with the Loss Prevention Foundation.  Read the Rexall case study: https://www.auror.co/customers/rexall Never miss an episode – subscribe to the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Stay...

On this episode of The Intel by Auror Podcast Series, we chat about the latest ORC trends and insights with Dave Thompson of Wicklander-Zulawski. Dave is the President at Wicklander-Zulawski, a consulting and training company on interview and interrogation techniques. With over 15 years of investigative and interviewing experience, Dave frequently researches and writes curricula for training law enforcement and loss prevention professionals.  Key talking points from this conversation...

Join Hedgie Bartol, Senior Director of Retail Business Development at Auror, in this conversation with Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) research scientist Cory Lowe about Organized Retail Crime (ORC). What constitutes ORC? What’s new in ORC? What's the #1 thing retailers should be doing in order to effectively address ORC? They'll address all of that and more in this episode.  Remember to rate and subscribe if you enjoyed this episode. Stay updated on our latest content via The Intel...

In this episode, Auror Director of Customer Kylene Jones and Regional Director for ANZ Kaye Harding look at the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) trends and insights they're seeing across the Australia and New Zealand region. They examine how retailers are addressing the challenges of ORC, and the positive results from collaborative efforts across retailers and law enforcement. Remember to rate and subscribe if you enjoyed this episode. Stay updated on our latest content via The Intel and sign up...

Auror VP of Retail Partnerships Bobby Haskins joins Hedgie Bartol, Senior Director of Retail Business Development, in a conversation about the top trends they’re seeing in North America around addressing retail crime. They look at learnings from industry events, dive into one of the biggest fears they currently see amongst Asset Protection/Loss Prevention teams, explore the importance of a connected ecosystem, and discuss the reach of ORC and its impact on customers. Stay updated on our...

During the war against Al Qaeda in Iraq, General Stanley McChrystal had a realization. Conventional, bureaucratic tactics used by the United States military were failing against an enemy that was more agile and decentralized. So, he flipped the way the US operations were being run to a trust-based model with decentralized decision-making and teams that were empowered by information and intelligence. As a result, he and his team were credited with the death of the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq...

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