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Loss Prevention Officer 

Also known as LPO, typically work for retail stores, specializing in the recovery of merchandise and the apprehension of the shoplifter. Typically dressed in plain clothes to blend in as a shopper. LPO's use CCTV, floor observations, and 2-way windows to view the shoplifters in action.
Damn, I now have a misdemeanor on my record for life, because that damn Loss Prevention Officer arrested me over some dice!

DIIIIICCCCCEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Loss Prevention Officer 

The most awesome job in the world. An LPO typically spends two shifts of four hours a day walking around a high-end retail store, like Target, to spot shoplifters in the act and recover stolen merchandise.
Fuck man, I got arrested for shoplifting because of Target's new Loss Prevention Officer.

Loss Prevention Officer 

A Professional, Human Resources, or Politically Correct version of a term used to refer to a security guard or rent-a-cop for a retail or department store.
"I just got hired to be Target's new Loss Prevention Officer!"
"You know that's just a security guard position right?"
"Fuck! I thought it was a real job."

Loss Prevention Is Thievery And Robbery For Shoplifters 

Loss Prevention Is Thievery And Robbery For Shoplifters
Loss Prevention Is Thievery And Robbery For Shoplifters

Internal Loss Prevention 

Internal Loss Prevention is a euphemism or a 'dressing up' of the very unpopular and much maligned security guard role.
Meat: I'm in Internal Loss Prevention.
Paco: Securiteeeeee! Hahahaha
Ravi: I'm buying your ass a detective kit for your birthday!
Meat: Remember a little thing called Rome?

counter-loss prevention 

Counter-loss prevention is the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that shoplifters and sport thieves adopt to address and diffuse obstacles presented by loss prevention personnel from within retail store environments. Counter-loss prevention is an expansive subject.

The practice of loss prevention is open to hired agencies (such as those within the retailer) or law enforcement in general. Many shoplifters do not need counter loss prevention fail safes considering the nature of their jack, but some persons do dare threaten jacks using legal technicality. The theory of counter-loss prevention concerns the line between theft into robbery.
"Counter-loss prevention has become prolific in the advent of electronic surveillance entrapment, lulz, not wanting to pay for your shit for the lulz, personal aspirations of "survival theft" skills, or contest towards loss prevention. It is important to consider implementing counter-loss prevention into your kikel."