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How the City of Brotherly Love Is Coming Together to Solve Retail Theft

How the City of Brotherly Love Is Coming Togeth...

"We believe that technology—used thoughtfully and in combination with other measures we take to reduce theft—can help prevent crime and keep our customers and associates safe." Philadelphia, one of America’s...

Man arrested for robbery, theft at 2 Fort Dodge Casey's General Stores in same day

Man arrested for robbery, theft at 2 Fort Dodge...

  FORT DODGE, Iowa — 20-year-old Christafer T. Perez of Fort Dodge was arrested Tuesday after robbing and stealing from two different Casey's General Stores in the same day, Fort...

Police arrest four accused of stealing 15 guns, pound of meth and bicycles

Police arrest four accused of stealing 15 guns,...

  Police received information in early August that two people possessed several stolen firearms and were attempting to sell them.  Over several weeks, police served several search warrants, including at...

Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of increase in vehicle break-ins

Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of increa...

  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said car break-ins are on the rise this month and they're asking for your help in identifying a vehicle linked to the crimes. Douglas...

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Cannabis Retailers Across Canada Are Hiring AI Employees for Their Safety

Yahoo Finance. April 11, 2025

Unlike traditional models reliant on costly guards or outdated camera setups, Ranger is purpose-built with artificial intelligence. It connects directly to existing CCTV infrastructure, detecting suspicious behavior in real time and preventing incidents before they escalate — all without expensive hardware upgrades.
Ranger also brings long-term memory and decision-making to security operations. It learns to differentiate between employees, customers, and unknown visitors, and can take critical actions such as calling 911, locking or unlocking doors, and escalating incidents based on context.
"Security has always been one of the biggest headaches in running a cannabis store. You worry about break-ins, staff safety — and hiring guards is expensive and unreliable. Bringing in an AI employee like Ranger was a no-brainer for us," said Zara Lah, a cannabis retail owner in Toronto.
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