Jewelry robberies, burglaries and thefts are a problem that touches all of us and requires a community response. We are safer together.
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Throughout 2022, crimes against jewelers have escalated in the U.S. and Canada. The threat is real and it is not really a question of if, but when it will impact any one of us.
Jewelry crime often results in high-dollar losses and physical damage to property. It also affects the people closest to us — our families, friends, customers and staff.
Partner for Protection is an industry-wide movement dedicated to building awareness and promoting collective action. It is the recognition that we are stronger together and security tomorrow depends on the actions we take today.
Partner for Protection is an industry-wide movement motivated by and committed to the safety and security of the jewelry community.
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U.S. reported that crime in the jewelry industry is up 50% since 2019.
Thefts and robberies in major cities increased by around 20% in the first half of 2022.
Crimes against property constituted overwhelmingly 65% of the 8.9 million crimes reported in 2020.
*Data derived from Jewelers’ Security Alliance and Jewelers Mutual Group
Imagine If…
Several people enter a jewelry store wearing large jackets and hoods. They immediately begin to smash showcases with sledgehammers and grab as much merchandise as they can. This crime takes the individuals involved about one minute to complete.
Doing the right thing…
The staff did not intervene and try to stop these individuals which resulted in their safety and the safety of the customers inside the store.
“Prevent becoming a victim and mitigate loss:
Imagine If…
A daring robbery crew raided a jewelry store by busting their way through the front glass door. Once inside, the criminals grabbed merchandise that was left out in the showroom in a matter of three minutes.
Doing the right thing…
Most of the merchandise was put away in a safe for the night with only a few smaller pieces left out. The alarm went off giving the criminals less time to look for merchandise before law enforcement arrived.
Prevent becoming a victim and mitigate loss
Imagine If…
An adult couple with a small child enters a jewelry store. The adults split up and go to opposite ends of the store. Each ask sales staff to see a piece of jewelry. Suddenly, the child starts crying and the sales staff turned their attention to the child. While this distraction is happening, each adult places the item they were viewing into their pockets and leave quickly with the child.
Doing the right thing…
This incident was recognized, caught on camera and reported to law enforcement. The sales staff recorded all the information they could recall about the suspects including:
“Prevent becoming a victim and mitigate loss:
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