TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley chats with Keith Corbin at Trilogy Next Gen about AI-powered security robots that patrol, assist, and report, all without whining. From parking lots to in-store concierge duties, these bots work alongside humans to make retail smarter and safer. They don’t steal jobs, they steal the boring parts of them. Welcome to the future of retail, and it’s adorable.

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Join TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley’s new v-log with Pat O’Leary, Head of Sales–North America, at SAI Group. Pat gives us some real talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and answers some myths around how loss prevention professionals will use it now and in the future. In our first episode, Pat explains why he selected SAI and how it compares to other technologies in the field. Check it out and make sure to submit your AI questions here.

Want to learn more about AI? Ask SAI. Find more of your questions answered here.

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TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley chats with Ian Cameron, Director of Marketing, from March Networks to show how video surveillance has transformed into the brains of the operation. Track operations, customer experience, and merchandising rollouts while catching fraudsters red-handed. With APIs and integrations galore, your cameras won’t just watch anymore, they’ll actually help you run your business by reducing shrink, uncovering internal theft, and maximizing operations!

March Networks has you covered – check out how moving to could-based IP video surveillance with AI-powered analytics can accomplish all these things here and why not book a demo here?

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TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley talks with Jeff Cox, Vice President of Loss Prevention at Public Storage, about keeping 3,400 locations safe across 43 states. From data science to 24/7 GSOC monitoring, Jeff’s team is on it. Plus, he shares career advice for future LP leaders: diversify your skills, tell your story, and invest in your team. Because in LP, every move counts, everywhere, every day.

This episode with Public Storage is proudly sponsored by March Networks. Want to learn more about the benefits of moving to cloud-based IP video surveillance with AI-powered analytics? Check them out here and book a demo here.

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TalkLPNews Host Amber Bradley chats with Craig Greenberg, Chief Commercial Officer at Gatekeeper Systems, about Gatekeeper System’s mix of classic theft-prevention tech and next-gen facial recognition. With FaceFirst integration, retailers can spot repeat offenders, track movements, and build solid cases, all while keeping employees and shoppers safe. Bonus: Craig shares a wild ROI story where face matching busted fake slip-and-fall claims. Who knew face matching could provide this level of ROI?

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TalkLPnews Host Amber Bradley sits down with Dave Thompson, President of Wicklander-Zulawski, about Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Talking to Strangers, and why we, as interrogators, sometimes read guilt on the innocent. Gladwell certainly takes issue with lots of interrogation techniques and Dave provides his expert opinion that helps clarify what retail loss prevention professionals need to know.  (NEED to know to ensure the odds of a false confession are low)Do you know what confirmation bias is? Or mis-classification?  

If you don’t – you should.  Be better.  (and sign up for a WZ seminar ASAP – do that here).

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TalkLP Podcast host Amber Bradley grabs some time with John Clark, Executive Director, of the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) ahead of their conference coming up in Orlando 20 – 23, 2025!

Hear John’s thoughts on the STACKED agenda and why it’s so important for the retail and law enforcement community to come together at events like this.  The ED of CLEAR also talks about the evolving threat of organized retail crime and what retailers need to be ready for next.  Amber also asks John to clear up the rumor about CLEAR trying to “take over” the local ORCAs…? (see what I did there??) 

For more information and to register for clear – hit them up here!

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with Marlene Weber, Vice President of Loss Prevention at Williams-Sonoma, to unpack two decades of leadership lessons from one of retail’s most admired brands. From saying “yes” to every opportunity to learning global supply chain on the fly, Marlene shares how humility, curiosity, and patience shaped her journey from regional manager to VP. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your career without losing your sanity—or your sense of purpose—this one’s your masterclass.

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TalkLP Host (and MC of the upcoming UTORCA conference!!) Amber Bradley chats with the UTORCA brass including inspirational speaker and 3 x Olympian Bill Schuffenhauer! Steve Jensen and Christian Hardman provide an overview of the Oct. 1 conference including some insightful commentary on why attending is critically important. Bill also previews a bit of his inspirational comments for his closing keynote panel (moderated by Amber). If this group is any indication — Oct. 1 is going to be an AMAZING investment in your career and professional network — Grab your spot here before they sell out!

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