Requirement
5. Retail crime prevention
Required
Research and review with your counselor (a) the impact of shoplifting, employee theft (shrinkage) and loss prevention on retail finances, customer service and reputation; (b) the techniques stores use to prevent shoplifting.
Where this step comes from
- Crime Prevention Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 5 · Lists two topics to research, (a) and (b), which are summarized in this step.