Elements
Detain
Guidelines
Engaging Suspect
100

What is one Element that must be obtained at Self Checkout?  

What is the Intervention

100

What are the requiremnts for a witness? 

The associate witness must be at least 18 years of age

100

What is the number one Priority? 

SAFETY!!! 

100

What is the furthest point you are to be when engaging with Suspect? 

No Further than the sidewalk 

200

What is the Element when there is suspicious behavior? 

What is Alert Signal

200

What is the amount we prosecute? 

$25 or Above 

200

How do we obtain vehicle information? 

Vehicle Information can only be obtained by CCTV 


*You may not pursue a fleeing suspect or direct anyone into the parking lot in pursuit of evidence such as vehicle information.  

200

When Can you Prosecute a Minor?  

Ages for prosecution is 18-65 

But if the Minor is a repeat offender, has committed or threatened violence, Fails to provide valid ID 

300

What is the last element before making the stop? 

What is passing the exit door   

300

When do we Trespass? 

Is a repeat shoplifter at a Walmart facility or Was violent or threatened violence, regardless of age

300

Who are Authorized Associates to make a stop? 

A associate that is certified. 

You can certify a teamlead and above but they must go through the certification process 

300

When are you allowed to restrain a Susepect? 

Never ,This includes their person, bags, purses, shopping carts, etc. 

400

Provide an Example of Intent to Steel 

  • Concealing or obscuring merchandise
  • Ticket switching
  • Making no attempt to scan or pay for merchandise
  • Financial theft/fraud
400

What is the Max amount of time you can detain a suspect? 

1 Hour 

400

What is the number one Priority? 

SAFETY 

400

When an suspect goes into the restroom, when are you allowed to detain them? 

NEVER! you lost surveillance 

500

Provide the all 5 elements 

Alert Signal 

Selection 

Intent to Steel 

Possession 

Passing the Exit door 

500

What do you need to make sure you have prior to approaching the suspect? 

A witness- For your safety and to ensure representing the brand

500

When are you allowed to go into the parking lot to detain someone? 

Never- Safety is number one priority 

500

Is an API allowed to check a receipt if they are not sure of their elements? 

No, that is not a part of the AP-09 Process. 

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