It's a small place. Like many others, Jones said he doesn't even think to shoplift in record stores. For many store owners facing probable shoplifters, that is exactly what they want to convey. Since many rely on in-store employees and a handful of mirrors to keep a watchful eye, owners and managers said the key is keeping the stores friendly places and at the same time secure. Gabbard said hiring people to watch the store is the most effective way of detering probable shoplifters.
Employees here are so good at it they can see it before sensormatic.
Aside from the noble p's and q's of record store diplomacy, all said they prosecute those who are caught. It's unfortunate but it has to be dealt with.