The WORCC The Wichita Organized Retail Crime Coalition is an organization comprised of federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies working hand in hand with regional and local asset protection and loss prevention officers from the major retail establishments within various jurisdictions. Until 2010, the WORCC was a loosely organized group of retailers who […]
Can there be immoral yet effective leaders? Yes, you can be immoral and still be an effective leader… at least for a while. However, this is usually not sustainable and will eventually catch up with those breaching moral guidelines. Unless you are a politician, it is usually only a matter of time before immoral behavior […]
There is a need for an expansion or overhaul regarding the communication expectation and allowance within the retail community and law enforcement. Organized Retail Crime (ORC) has become a massive threat that impacts not only the retailer but law enforcement and the community. It should be made a goal and continuing best practice to expand […]
There have been a lot of questions lately regarding the term “Three Percenter.” The term comes up every once in a while, especially when the federal government commits perceived injustices. But why? What is a Three Percenter? In October of 2009, the Anti-Defamation League, an organization that claims that they are “the nation’s premier civil […]
In 2009, a man named James Castleman was charged with violating federal gun laws when he was caught with firearms. Why did he “lose” this right in the first place? He pleaded guilty in 2001 to causing “bodily injury” to the mother of his child. Flash forward a bit; Castleman decided to fight it, and […]
The average American watches 153 hours of television a month, most of that is via mass media. That’s 6.375 straight days’ worth of television. That’s a lot of “programming.” Parents are often quick to let the television do their babysitting, and the truth is that many are not reviewing the propaganda being forced into their […]
Never mind what conspiracy theorists have been saying for what seems to be forever; let us focus on facts. For those who have been following my work for a long time, you already know my position. Now, I know some of you didn’t want to believe me when I told you that fluoride was not […]
Abstract Economic issues have presented plenty of problems for all types of organizations in our country, especially retail businesses. While not invincible, Walmart appears to have a leg up regarding survivability. This survivability seems ingrained into the company culture, which has existed since the beginning. This paper explores Walmart’s ever-expanding role regarding its survival when […]
In Ron Howard’s 2001 American biographical film “A Beautiful Mind” about Dr. John Nash, the main character share a vision of overcoming hardship to achieve greatness. These characters are motivated to make changes to turn this vision into reality. Immediately… it would be best if you recognized that it was the motivation that promoted action. […]
What is unlawful anyway? Is it merely perspective? It was shaping up to be a lovely evening. Fit as any for a pleasant stroll around the block. In need of a couple of items, a man decided to walk to his local grocery store. Thanks to the media, the entire nation was on edge over […]
