Loss Prevention Awareness Posters

A set of three professional, printable awareness posters designed for small business breakrooms, stockrooms, and back-of-house areas. Each poster reinforces a key pillar of your loss prevention culture without accusation, jargon, or complexity.

How to use: Print each poster on standard 8.5×11 paper or enlarge to 11×17 at your local print shop. Laminate for durability. Post in areas where employees gather, pass, or clock in — not where customers can see them.

01

INTERNAL THEFT PREVENTION

Protecting Our Team Means Protecting Our Business

Everyone Plays a Role

Report suspicious behavior to your manager — no accusation needed

Never share your register login, discount codes, or keys

Follow cash handling procedures every single transaction

Double-check refunds and voids before processing

Red Flags to Watch For

Excessive voids, no-sales, or refunds on one shift

Cashier consistently short or over by small amounts

Frequent register sharing without supervisor approval

Merchandise found near exits or trash areas

Remember: A pattern is not proof. Report what you see. Let management investigate fairly and objectively.

Free Loss Prevention Resource

02

SHOPLIFTING AWARENESS

See It. Document It. Report It.

What to Look For

Customers carrying empty bags, wearing oversized clothing, or avoiding eye contact

Groups that split up, distract staff, or block camera views

Quick grabs of high-value or easily concealed items

Repeated visits with no purchase, especially during busy periods

What NOT to Do

Never confront, chase, or physically stop a suspected shoplifter

Never accuse a customer directly — it creates liability risk

Never put yourself or other employees in danger

What TO Do

Observe and remember details: clothing, height, direction of travel

Notify a manager immediately with specific, factual observations

Document what you saw, when, and where — write it down

Your safety comes first. Property can be replaced. You cannot.

Free Loss Prevention Resource

03

SAFETY & SECURITY PROCEDURES

Every Shift. Every Register. Every Door.

Opening Procedures

Inspect all entry points for signs of forced entry before unlocking

Check that safes, high-risk merchandise, and cash drawers are secure

Verify camera systems are recording and time-stamps are accurate

Count the starting till with a second person present when possible

During Operations

Keep registers locked when not in active use

Limit who has access to keys, codes, and override passwords

Follow the "buddy system" for cash drops and safe access

Report broken locks, burnt-out lights, or camera gaps immediately

Closing Procedures

Secure all high-risk merchandise and verify counts against records

Remove cash from registers and complete safe deposits with witness

Check all doors, windows, and alarms before leaving

Sign the closing log with date, time, and initials

Consistency prevents loss. Cutting corners today creates problems tomorrow.

Free Loss Prevention Resource

These posters are general awareness materials and do not constitute legal advice. Customize content to match your company policies, state laws, and union agreements before posting. My LP Portal is not liable for any employment, safety, or legal actions taken based on these materials.