Smarter Anti-Theft Security for Modern Retail Threats
Retail theft is changing fast, and not in a good way. Thieves are bolder, quicker, and more organized than ever. That’s why Se-Kure Controls works closely with retailers to develop smarter, tougher, and more flexible, smarter anti-theft security products that evolve with the threats.
The Bold New Reality of Retail Theft
According to John Mangiameli, Executive Vice President at Se-Kure, today’s shoplifters are not what they used to be. “They’re not worried about getting caught,” he says. Why? Laws in many states have raised the amount someone can steal before it becomes a felony. In response, thieves simply steal just under the limit.
Also, many store policies now stop employees from chasing or confronting shoplifters. This keeps staff safe, but it also gives thieves more freedom.
Some high-end stores were once afraid to use theft devices. They worried it would send the wrong message to loyal customers. But when $15,000 handbags started walking out the door, they changed their minds.
Building Smarter Anti-Theft Security Starts with Listening
John and his team didn’t just guess what to do next. They listened to what stores were going through.
Retailers came to Se-Kure with a serious issue: their handbag displays were being hit hard. Standard cables about the size of a pinky finger were no match for thieves using wire cutters.
Se-Kure’s solution? A custom-designed chain with a thick protective cover. It’s strong enough to resist cutting, soft enough to protect the handbag, and hard to ignore. “You’d need a four-foot bolt cutter to get through it,” John says, “and walking into a store with that is pretty obvious.”
Why Deterrence Is More Practical Than Prevention
Let’s be honest: total prevention is nearly impossible. But retail theft deterrence? That’s doable.
Instead of trying to stop every theft, Se-Kure designs products that make stealing harder, riskier, and less appealing. Alarms, stronger cables, and store-friendly displays send a clear message: This store is protected.
“Thieves don’t want a hassle,” John explains. “If it’s hard to steal, they’ll move on.”
Se-Kure’s Approach to Fast-Evolving Threats
Since 1965, Se-Kure has built a reputation for solving problems with smarter anti-theft security. From custom alarm triggers to reinforced cabling systems, each product is designed for real-world retail environments.
John’s journey with Se-Kure started with three lucky bids at Walmart. That win turned into decades of innovation, with products now used at major chains like Staples and others across the U.S.
Se-Kure doesn’t just respond to threats, it adapts ahead of them. And that’s what keeps retailers safe and customers coming back.
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