Universal Surveillance Systems to Sponsor Dallas Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Conference on Friday, March 27, 2009
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Deputy Chief Brian Harvey of the Dallas Police Department Announced as Keynote Speaker at Regional Conference to Combat FBI Estimated $30 Billion Annual ORC Business Losses RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- Universal Surveillance Systems (USS Corp.) announced today that it will host the Dallas Organized Retail Crime Conference and Symposium to be held on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the JCPenney headquarters in Plano, Texas, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. With U.S. retailers losing upwards of $30 billion each year to Organized Retail Crime (ORC), according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the conference provides a forum for regional loss prevention professionals, law enforcement, retailers, and government to network and work together to address ORC issues. "USS is sponsoring this event because it is critical for retailers, law enforcement and government agencies to work together to find effective solutions to combat the existing and ever-growing threat of ORC," said Adel Sayegh, President and CEO of USS Corp. "This conference is a reflection of how serious ORC has become," Sayegh continued. "As we face the economic uncertainties of our time, this meeting of legislators, law enforcement and loss prevention experts from the retail industry happens at a crucial time. ORC has had a tremendous negative impact on retailers and their loyal customers. I am certain that by coming together, we can significantly reduce ORC`s impact on retail businesses in the greater Dallas, Texas, area and beyond." The Dallas Organized Retail Crime Conference has a diverse lineup of speakers that will present on many facets of ORC, including; legislative updates, mall security training, economic impacts of ORC, and loss prevention strategies. In addition to the keynote speaker, Deputy Chief Brian Harvey, Dallas Police Department, VIP speakers include: * Joe Williams, Vice President Regulatory and Member Services, Texas Retailers Association * Charlie Tyner, Security Director, Kroger * Paul Jones, VP of Asset Protection, RILA * Frank Muscato, Organized Retail Crime Investigations Supervisor, Walgreens * James Abney, Field Organized Retail Crime Manager, Gap Inc. * Kenny Ochoa, Organized Retail Crime Investigator, Stage Stores Inc. * Bill Davis, National Account Manager, USS Corporation Experts in dealing with ORC from different retail companies and law enforcement / government agencies will also participate in an interactive Question & Answer panel session. OfficerTommy Hudspeth from Irving Police Department and officials from local police departments will sit on the panel at the conference, as well as retail representatives from JCPenney, Walgreens, Kroger and CVS. Panelists include: * Officer Tommy Hudspeth, Irving Police Department * Officer Jacob Eubanks, Hurst Police Department * Det. Wally Campbell, San Antonio Police Department * Kent Richardson, Asst Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General * Charlie Tyner, Security Director, Kroger * Jennifer Jeter, Organized Retail Theft Field Manager, CVS * Roger Coursey, Investigations - GAPTL, Target To schedule interviews of conference attendees and speakers please contact Julia Zunich at 909-484-7870 or via email at jzunich@universaleas.com. Please note: Due to sensitive lawenforcement information no audio or video recording will be permitted during theconference. Photo opportunities are available with speakers and panelists. About USS Corporation Universal Surveillance Systems (USS Corp) is the leader in innovative loss prevention strategies. USS Corp has combined unsurpassed technical innovation with unmatched service to earn preferred supplier status with an impressive list of leading retailers worldwide. Since 1995, the company has made its mark in the retail security / loss prevention industry by providing creative solutions to fit its clients` needs. Universal Surveillance Systems is committed to providing hightech products to aid in the fight against Organized Retail Crime. For information on the complete line of USS electronic article surveillance tags, closed-circuit television systems, digital video recorders and supplementary loss prevention solutions, visit USS Corp online at www.universaleas.com or call 800-488-9097. USS Corporation Julia Angelen Zunich, Communications Manager Telephone: 800-488-9097 ext. 333 Direct Cell Phone: 909-767-8185 Email: jzunich@universaleas.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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