NCJ Number
67320
Date Published
1979
Length
0 pages
Annotation
BEGINNING WITH A SERIES OF SCENES SHOWING EMPLOYEE THEFT AND ARREST, THIS FILM DISCUSSES THE COSTS OF EMPLOYEE THEFT, IMPROVED DETECTION METHODS, AND FIVE RULES FOR HONEST EMPLOYEES.
Abstract
CASEY KASEM OF THE SYNDICATED RADIO SHOW 'AMERICAN TOP 40,' NARRATES THE FILM. IT BEGINS WITH THE ARREST OF A YOUNG WOMAN EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING FROM THE CASH REGISTER. THIS SCENARIO IS USED TO TALK ABOUT THE COSTS OF EMPLOYEE STEALING--OVER $10 BILLION A YEAR--AND ITS IMPACT; 23 JACKETS MUST BE SOLD TO MAKE UP THE COST OF THE 1 JACKET THAT IS STOLEN. THEN VARIED FORMS OF EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY ARE DEPICTED, INCLUDING STEALING MONEY OR JEWELRY FROM THE STORE, MAKING OUT FALSE REFUNDS, AND UNDERCHARGING A CUSTOMER WHO IS A FRIEND. SOME MODERN SECURITY EQUIPMENT INSTALLED TO PREVENT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THEFT IS SHOWN, SUCH AS HIDDEN TV CAMERAS, ELECTRONIC BUZZERS, AND A COMPUTER THAT CHECKS CASH REGISTER SALES ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. VARIED KINDS OF SECURITY PERSONNEL--UNIFORMED, PLAINCLOTHES, AND UNDERCOVER--ARE DISCUSSED, AND EMPLOYEES ARE URGED TO FOLLOW FIVE RULES TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE: REPORT SUSPICIONS; AVOID TEMPTATION; DO NOT GET INVOLVED; KNOW THE RULES, INCLUDING PARTICULAR SECURITY REGULATIONS; AND TALK YOUR PROBLEM OVER WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR. A DISCUSSION GUIDE ACCOMPANIES THE FILM. (AOP)