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Electronics Store Loss Prevention

A ready-to-use checklist with 37 items in 6 sections, covering High-Value Device & Display Security, Showcase & Key Control Governance, Surveillance & EAS Network Infrastructure, Point of Sale & Cash Wrap Mitigations, Secure High-Value Cage & BOH Logistics, Team AP Culture & Operations. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 37 Items
  • 30 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 340 Points

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1. High-Value Device & Display Security 6 items

  1. Are all live display smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches secured with functional, powered alarming tethers? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are premium laptops and gaming consoles secured using heavy-duty mechanical security brackets or locking clamps? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Do security tethers sound an immediate audible alarm if a device is disconnected or the cable is cut? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are high-shrink small format electronics (smart plugs, headphones, dashcams) protected by locking peg hooks or spider wraps? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are dummy-boxes or display cards utilized on the sales floor for high-value inventory items over $200? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Merchandise Hardening: Rating
    • Highly Secured Floor 10 pts
    • Vulnerable/Loose Displays 5 pts
    • Unsecured High-Value Assets 0 pts

2. Showcase & Key Control Governance 6 items

  1. Are premium display cases (cameras, graphics cards, audio) locked securely at all times when not actively assisting a guest? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the electronic or physical showcase key log signed daily, with keys kept physically attached to an authorized associate? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Is a second associate or manager required to verify the retrieval and return of high-tier master keys? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Are showcase glass panels and track locks inspected weekly for physical tampering, prying marks, or loose bypass gaps? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Is the transfer of a locked device to the front register handled strictly by an employee rather than handed to the customer? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Key & Enclosure Integrity: Rating
    • Zero Tolerance Met 10 pts
    • Minor Logbook Omissions 5 pts
    • Compromised/Unattended Keys 0 pts

3. Surveillance & EAS Network Infrastructure 6 items

  1. Do high-definition CCTV cameras provide 100% uninterrupted sightlines over the Apple/premium bays, cage doors, and cash wraps? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are public-view monitors (PVMs) functional and highly visible at major entrance points and high-shrink aisles? Yes / No 8 pts
  3. Are Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) detection gates tested daily at store opening with active tags? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Are the EAS alarm logs reviewed weekly by management to identify trends in failure-to-deactivate vs. actual push-outs? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) surveillance cameras clear of dust blankets and unobstructed by hanging overhead seasonal signage? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Technical Systems Readiness: Rating
    • Fully Operational & Clear 10 pts
    • Deferred Tech Maintenance 5 pts
    • Critical Surveillance Blind Spots 0 pts

4. Point of Sale & Cash Wrap Mitigations 6 items

  1. Are high-value serialized items scanned via structural manufacturer barcodes rather than generic department SKUs? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the automated POS exception report (cashier overrides, post-voids, high-value returns) audited daily by management? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are blind cash counts conducted on all registers at shift changes rather than comparing against live POS screens? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Are large-denomination bills moved immediately to the drop safe via standard corporate skim limit protocols? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are return policies enforced strictly via ID scanning and receipt verification matching the product serial number? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Front-End Transaction Control: Rating
    • Audit Perfect 10 pts
    • Administrative Gaps Observed 5 pts
    • High Financial Exposure 0 pts

5. Secure High-Value Cage & BOH Logistics 6 items

  1. Is the dedicated high-value inventory room or secure cage locked at all times when not actively moving stock? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is access to the high-value stock cage restricted strictly to designated management and logistics personnel? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are cycle counts for high-theft categories (CPUs, GPUs, gaming controllers) executed and logged daily? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the backdoor receiving dock locked immediately after an inbound delivery vehicle departs? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are outbound trash bins clear-bagged and inspected by a manager for hidden merchandise before being rolled to the compactor? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Backroom Containment Rigor: Rating
    • Secure & Fully Controlled 10 pts
    • Minor Backroom Disorganization 5 pts
    • Unsecured Stock Hazard 0 pts

6. Team AP Culture & Operations 7 items

  1. Do floor associates consistently practice aggressive customer service (immediate greeting, direct eye contact) to deter theft? Yes / No 9 pts
  2. Has a dedicated Loss Prevention or "shrink awareness" huddle topic been delivered to the team within the last week? Yes / No 8 pts
  3. Are all employee personal bags, jackets, and belongings restricted from the sales floor and backroom stock paths? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Is the employee exit bag-check policy performed consistently by a manager for all departing staff members? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are team members thoroughly trained on safe shoplifter approach protocols and corporate non-apprehension safety limits? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Staff Vigilance Rating: Rating
    • Highly Vigilant Culture 10 pts
    • Inconsistent Policy Execution 5 pts
    • Disengaged/High Vulnerability 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

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