Checklist template

Loss Prevention

A ready-to-use checklist with 48 items in 4 sections, covering Physical Security, Cash Handling, Product, Staff. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 4 Sections
  • 48 Items
  • 41 Yes / No checks
  • 1 Scored ratings
  • 43 Points

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1. Physical Security 15 items

  1. What was the date of the last LP audit? Date
  2. Does location have a key control log for all business keys? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Does location change locks when a key is lost or stolen? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The location has a functioning alarm system? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Each associate has their own alarm code? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Location does not allow non-associates in the store outside of operating hours? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Non-associates are not allowed in offices or stock areas? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Register (POS) keys are kept in a sealed and secured location? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Associates have individual ID’s and Passcodes to the POS? Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Only Managers/Supervisors can conduct “high risk” transactions on the POS? Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Is there a camera covering every POS station? Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Are any security cameras offline or down? Yes / No 1 pt
  13. How many cameras are offline or down? Number
  14. Does the loading or delivery area have a working camera? Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Are public washrooms monitored and "no merchandise allowed beyond this point" signs in place? Yes / No 1 pt

2. Cash Handling 12 items

  1. Record the amount in the cash float Number
  2. Does location conduct cash register audits at scheduled intervals? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Does location have shortages/overages throughout the month? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Does location have a shortage/overage log for each register? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Does a location manager audit paperwork at regular intervals? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Location looks at monthly POS activity of each associate? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Location does not allow phones at the POS or Workstations? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Location monitors shift sales by associate? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Is POS/workstation always within view of staff? Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Are cash drops being done throughout the day as needed? Yes / No 1 pt
  11. What was the date of the last safe check? Date
  12. The location has a camera/recording system in the stock area? Yes / No 1 pt

3. Product 9 items

  1. Are high theft items merchandised appropriately? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Are showcases operational and secured? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Does every item have a hang tag or barcode? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Does merchandise have a security tag system in place? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Location conducts regular inventory or cycle counts? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. What was the date of the last inventory audit? Date
  7. Is all delivered product matched to invoice or packing slips? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Is all damaged or defective product kept in a single location? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Is damage or defective product disposal tracked and reviewed? Yes / No 1 pt

4. Staff 12 items

  1. Location promotes the business abuse line and open door policy? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The location has the local non-emergency phone number posted? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Location has written policies for loss prevention? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Location has regular discussions on loss prevention? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. What was the date of the last LP training session? Date
  6. Location conducts criminal background checks on new associates? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Location has a written code of conduct issued to each associate? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Staff understands the refund policy? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Are staff voiding their own transactions? Rating
    • Yes 0 pts
    • No 2 pts
  10. Are staff restricted from performing self or family purchases? Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Do staff greet customers upon entry? Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Do staff understand how to handle damaged or defective products? Yes / No 1 pt

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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