CERTIFICATION
The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) is a leader in educating and certifying retail loss prevention and asset protection professionals by providing relevant, convenient, and challenging educational resources. The LPF is dedicated to elevating the industry through its accredited LPQualified and LPCertified courses. For more information, visit losspreventionfoundation.org.
Thoughts on the LPF Courses and the Industry L
oss prevention and asset protection professionals study for LPC and LPQ certifications for a variety of reasons. Some are new to retail LP and want to get a base knowledge of the profession. Others are seasoned professionals who have worked in the industry for years and want to ensure they are fully knowledgeable about the retail business and the many subject-matter areas that are needed to advance their careers. In this column, we asked newly certified individuals to offer their insights as to why they chose to become certified and the experience of studying the certification coursework.
Daniel Jones, LPC
Regional Loss Prevention and Security Manager, Fanatics LPCertified in May 2021 Daniel Jones
I’ve worked in the loss prevention industry for almost eighteen years, and even after all that time, I realized that there was still a lot to learn.
Daniel Jones, LPC, began his loss prevention career in 2003 as an entry-level protection specialist. Over the years, he has served in several loss prevention and asset protection roles and helped create the Charleston, South Carolina, law enforcement and retail partnership between more than 100 local LP and law
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enforcement professionals working together against organized retail crime (ORC). Jones has been with Fanatics since 2016, managing loss prevention and security in the e-commerce fulfillment and manufacturing division. “I’ve worked in the loss prevention industry for almost eighteen years, and even after all that time, I realized that there was still a lot to learn,” said Jones. “Several of my peers had gone through the Loss Prevention Foundation’s LPCertified (LPC) and LPQualified (LPQ) courses and exams. They had great things to say about their experiences, and so I decided it was my turn to step out of my comfort zone and push myself to learn more. Once I began the LPC coursework, I was blown away by the amount of information it covered and how well it was structured. I made a plan, set my goal, and got to work. “Luckily, several other members of our team were going through the course at the same time. We would often have study sessions and help keep each other on track to meet our goals. Having a team go through this coursework together has so many advantages,” stated Jones.
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“The LPC course truly helped us see where LP fits in the business as a whole, and how it is imperative that we are able to look past our own department and truly understand how our piece of the puzzle fits. If we only focus on our own department needs and not reach out to our partners within the other departments, we are doing a great disservice to ourselves and the business. Business acumen and strong partnerships are the key to having a truly successful loss prevention program, and as a team, we all have the tools needed for success in our department as well as our own careers.” Jones offered this recommendation: “If you are looking to increase your loss prevention knowledge base, become a better partner within your organization, and ensure that you are setting yourself up for success within your own personal loss prevention career, I highly recommend putting in the time and effort to complete this certification. Find a mentor and invest in yourself. Immerse yourself in the information the LPC course has to offer and truly see what new lessons you Continued on page 38
