Executive Director, Loss Prevention Research Council and Research Scientist
The University of Florida
Dr Read Hayes is a research scientist/criminologist at the University of Florida, and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC). The LPRC includes over 145 major retail chains and many more solution/tech partners. The chains, associations, law enforcement agencies, and partners work together year-round in VR and sim labs, and in the field, with scientists and practitioners to increase safety and stability by reducing theft, fraud and violence via better process and smart technologies.
Sunday Jan 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 1
Asset protection and loss prevention are rapidly evolving. Two industry powerhouses – one from the research side, one from the field – will explore the biggest trends that are redefining this space. They’ll touch on research-backed strategies, the role of AI in loss prevention, and practical lessons from scaling programs across a whole range of retail environments. Whether you're an AP/LP professional, retail executive, or technology partner, this conversation will equip you with actionable insights to make your brick-and-mortar locations safer, smarter, and more efficient.
