CrimeScience – The Weekly Review – Episode 223 Ft. Christina Burton, PhD

In this episode of the LPRC CrimeScience Podcast, Cory Lowe, PhD (LPRC) talks with Christina Burton, PhD (LPRC) about the groundbreaking Canadian Retail Crime Survey developed by the Retail Council of Canada and the LPRC. They explore how the study provides the first comprehensive look at retail crime across Canada, the rise in violence and organized retail theft, and how trends compare to the U.S. Christina shares key findings on product targeting, retailer responses, and the growing role of data-driven advocacy in shaping safer stores and stronger policies. Tune in for an inside look at how research is helping Canadian retailers move from anecdote to action.