Grocery Loss Prevention Daily Walk

Daily inspection for grocery loss prevention covering high-shrink aisles, surveillance coverage, EAS sensors, and exit controls.

High-Shrink Aisles and Merchandise Controls

• High-shrink aisles are actively monitored and free of obvious concealment opportunities
  Check pharmacy, alcohol, baby formula, meat, personal care, and other high-shrink areas for blind spots, clutter, and unattended merchandise.
• High-value items are secured, faced, and properly stocked
  Verify that high-value or easily concealed items are not overstocked, left in open bins, or placed in a way that increases theft risk.
• Endcaps and promotional displays are intact and not creating blind spots
  Confirm displays are stable, not blocking sightlines, and do not create hidden areas where theft could occur.
• Signs of tampering, opened packaging, or abandoned packaging observed
  Document any opened cartons, empty packages, removed security tags, or suspicious packaging left in the aisle.

Surveillance Coverage

• Cameras covering entrances, exits, and high-shrink aisles are operational
  Confirm live video is available for priority areas and that the system is recording as expected.
• No significant camera blind spots identified in customer-accessible areas
  Walk the sales floor and identify any areas where camera angles do not provide adequate visibility for loss prevention review.
• Camera housings, lenses, and mounts are clean and undamaged
  Check for dirt, obstruction, physical damage, or misalignment that could reduce image quality.
• Time/date stamp and recording status are correct
  Verify the system time is accurate and the recorder indicates normal operation.

EAS Sensors and Tag Controls

• EAS pedestals or antennas are powered and operating normally
  Confirm the system is on, free of visible damage, and not showing fault indicators.
• EAS tags are applied to designated merchandise and not bypassed
  Verify tagged items in the defined categories are protected and that no obvious tag removal or bypass issues are present.
• Deactivation or removal station is functioning and controlled
  Check that authorized staff can deactivate tags properly and that the station is not left unattended or misused.
• Recovered or damaged tags are accounted for
  Confirm any removed or damaged tags are collected, logged, and stored according to store procedure.

Exit Controls and Egress

• Customer exits are unobstructed and open freely from the inside
  Ensure exits are clear of merchandise, carts, or displays and can be used for safe egress at all times.
• Exit alarms, door sensors, and panic hardware operate correctly
  Test or verify that monitored exits alert appropriately and hardware is not damaged, bypassed, or propped open.
• Emergency exit signage is visible and illuminated
  Check that exit signs are readable from the sales floor and not blocked by displays or seasonal merchandise.
• Unauthorized exit use or propped doors observed
  Record any instances of doors being propped open, alarm bypasses, or unauthorized use of emergency exits.