NCJ Number
35966
Date Published
1971
Length
6 pages
Annotation
A POLICE TRAINING KEY DISCUSSING VARIOUS SHOPLIFTING TECHNIQUES AND THE PROCEDURES TO BE USED IN INVESTIGATING THEM.
Abstract
PROFILES OF SHOPLIFTERS INCLUDE CHARACTERIZATIONS OF AMATEUR, KLEPTOMANIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND DRUG DEPENDENT SHOPLIFTERS. SUSPICIOUS SIGNS WHICH MAY INDICATE SHOPLIFTERS ARE PROVIDED. THE DISCUSSION OF SHOPLIFTING METHODS INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS SPECIAL DEVICES EMPLOYED.