Can VMP provide both armed and unarmed retail security?

Yes. Most retail clients use unarmed loss prevention officers for visible deterrence. High-value retail, cannabis dispensaries, and stores in high-crime areas may use armed coverage — every officer is BSIS-licensed and trained in retail-specific protocols.

Do retail security officers handle shoplifters?

VMP officers are trained in observation, reporting, and lawful detention protocols per California PC 490.5. They coordinate directly with store management and local law enforcement to minimize liability while protecting inventory.

How fast can VMP staff a retail security post?

VMP can typically deploy retail security officers within the Central Valley within 24–48 hours, and same-day for urgent coverage in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Merced and Bakersfield.

Do you support organized retail crime (ORC) cases?

Yes. VMP collaborates with corporate loss prevention and local agencies on ORC documentation, investigations, and coordinated response across multiple store locations.

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Licensed PPO · Fully Insured · Statewide California

Retail Security in California

Loss prevention, asset protection & visible deterrence for retail stores and shopping centers.

Retail shrink and organized retail crime cost California businesses billions annually. VMP provides trained retail security officers, loss prevention agents, and visible deterrence teams for stores, shopping centers, and commercial retail properties across Fresno, Madera, Clovis, Merced, Visalia, Bakersfield, and statewide California.

Capabilities

What's included

Uniformed loss prevention & visible deterrence officers
Foot and mobile patrol inside retail floors and parking areas
Access control, bag checks & fitting-room monitoring
Theft prevention, incident response & suspect detention protocols
Daily activity reports with photo evidence
Coordination with store management, mall security & local PD

Best for

Who we protect

Shopping centers & strip malls
Big-box retail & department stores
Luxury boutiques & high-value retail
Grocery, pharmacy & convenience stores
Cannabis dispensaries & cash-handling retail

Industries served

Where retail security delivers value

Shopping centers
Big-box & department stores
Luxury boutiques
Grocery, pharmacy & convenience
Cannabis dispensaries

Common risks

What we mitigate

Shoplifting and organized retail crime
Parking-lot incidents
After-hours break-ins
Employee and customer altercations

Benefits

Why clients choose VMP

Reduces shrink and inventory loss
Calming presence for staff and customers
Lawful detention training (PC 490.5)
Mall, corporate and PD coordination

How VMP works

Our retail security engagement process.

Every program is custom-built — but every engagement follows the same disciplined process drawn from military, sworn law enforcement, and senior corporate security backgrounds.

Consultation

A confidential intake call to understand who and what you need protected.

Risk Assessment

Written RTVA — on-site walk-through, threat profile, and gap analysis.

Customized Security Plan

Tailored post orders, staffing model, escalation paths, and reporting.

Officer Deployment

Vetted, licensed officers and EP agents matched to the assignment.

Ongoing Supervision & Reporting

Supervisor inspections, daily reports, and 24/7 client support escalation.

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