API offers a complete loss prevention program to assist all types of retail companies reduce losses and increase profits. Controlling shrinkage in a retail environment is an absolute requirement to insure profitability in any company. Our program has been proven effective in many different settings:
   
 
Clothing / Apparel Manufacturing
Drug Stores Restaurants
Convenience Stores Banks
Electronics Automotive Parts
   
  The loss prevention concept offered by API will work in any type or size company and is very affordable.  No matter how large or small your company may be, you can now have your own professional loss prevention department at a fraction of the cost of an “in-house” loss prevention department.
   
 
API Loss Prevention Model
 
   
 

Training:

Management staff members are trained as to how loss prevention affects the profitability of your store and how to recognize a potential problem. They also are trained as to how they should properly respond to a LP concern.

General staff members are also educated regarding the loss prevention program and how they can assist the company reduce losses and increase profits.

Loss Prevention Audit:

Each store location will be visited on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis to conduct a Loss Prevention Audit / Evaluation. During this visit our trained representative will review financial reports, inspect the location and speak with employees to emphasize the loss prevention program.

Employee Hot Line:

A toll free number and posters will be provided that any employee can report a loss prevention issue anonymously. The Hot Line is also used by management staff for consultation regarding loss prevention issues.

Investigations:

Once a loss prevention concern has been identified by our staff or reported to API, a trained investigator will respond to the site and investigate the matter and find the best possible resolution to the problem.