Today we are joined by Read Hayes, PHD from The Loss Prevention Research Council to talk about his innovative method of interviewing thieves to better understand the key factors that lead to external theft.External theft sounds terrifying to anyone working in profit protection. It means that someone thinks that you are an easy target, but leads you to wonder, what was the thief thinking about before targeting you? Today we are going to answer that very question! We talk with an expert about his work with interviewing thieves to get to the root of theft itself!Nicole Smith: LinkedInNicholas J. Laube: LinkedInDisclaimer: This recording (Podcast) has been prepared and made available by Checkpoint Systems (Aust/NZ) Pty Ltd (Checkpoint), in collaboration with the members of the Profit Protection Future Forum. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Checkpoint makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice and Checkpoint does not accept any liability for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on the information. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Checkpoint does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Any expressions of opinions reflect the views of the speakers and are not necessarily those of Checkpoint, and are subject to change without notice.Checkpoint makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses.