2011 United States Security in Retail Physical Security Focus

This study’s research objective was to gauge the usage of physical security technologies within U.S. retail chains with at least five stores. Data was collected in August 2011 using Web-based survey that sampled 179 United States managers. To help minimize threats such as shoplifting and theft, analog video surveillance technologies and access control systems, specifically keypads and card readers, are most often used within retail premises. Integration of security systems within the retail environment is fairly advanced. Security budgets either increased or remained the same from 2010 to 2011.