I want to use this topic to put together a list of stores that have security, and which ones don't. I also want to assess the stores that do have security, and the nature and caliber of their systems. I know everything there is to know about Target security. I know people in Walmart and Kmart, and they are similar, though more bold. Walmart and Kmart will chase your ass down if you run (Target won't). I only want accurate information on this. Either you know someone in security, and they personally have given you information, or you work security yourself. Also, if you work at a store, and are familiar with security at your store, that information is relevant as well. Please avoid giving information that came from a guy, that new a guy etc etc. The following is a link to the article about Target. As much information as possible will be great! http://www.totse.com/en/bad_ideas/ir...om170580.html. For general scams or shoplifting tips, see http://www.totse.com/bbs/Forum7/HTML/003339.html. Please only use this topic for detailed information on store security. A great way to find out IF a store has security in the first place is to call the store and explain that you have several years experience in security, and ask if they have positions available. The morons will usually just say, "Uh, sorry, we don't have a security department". I want to know as many stores as possible that do not have security. If a major chain does not have security, that means there is a small chance of being apprehended because store personnel are not trained to apprehend, only to deter.

I spoke to the store manager of Staples today...they have no security.

Here is a bit I wrote on security at CompUSA:

The one near me has an observation room that has a window mirrored sort of gold so it was very obvious the first time I went in there. It's located right next to the exit. You can see in there though, there usually is no one inside it when I visit. I think that your best bet may be just ripping off alarm devices pocketing it under your arm. They can't chase after you if the alarm goes off so in case it does, just run off. Usually when I think of CompUSA, BestBuy, and the like, the most common shoplifting suggestion that comes to mind would be to line a jacket with foil and stick it under your arm if you don't want to fumble with removing security devices.

Most of the store is open but you could find a quieter area near less popular items. If you were planning to remove security devices, i suggest you find a spot like this to do your work before you take the item so that you can get to it quickly. One thing I have noticed is that some workers will continue to monitor your movement if you've picked something up and then you put it back on the shelf and they don't see it.

Spotting cameras shouldn't be too hard on your own just scope the place before hand to find them as well as your "work space" and the location of your target.

Also, Office Depot has no video surveilance in any of their stores. I will look into more information about their security soon.

Great information Scuzzy! I'm working on getting some more detailed information on Kohls and Albertsons.

drsanta wasnt it you that posted a very detailed post about target security that now seemed to have vanished from totse?

It's right here.

thanks

I know of a place w' light security. They can't chase you down. But I ain't tellin u lil' Gypsy bastards because I work there. I hope u lil wankers get caught!!!

Go do real thievin like a gun shop and then I'll help ya out! Pfft, amateurs ...

--KP

[This message has been edited by KamikazePimp (edited 07-18-2003).]

I have a friend at future shop and I asked him about the security there and he said that there are cameras covering the whole store, but there is no one there watching them, they just record everything and only view it or turn it over to the cops if something was witnessed by a customer and reported or if an employee who cared seen something.