Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 159 - Featuring Special Guest Tom Arigi

With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, Tom Meehan, and Tom Arigi

August 12, 2023

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This week on CrimeScience, Dr. Hayes discusses our preparation for the IMPACT conference coming up in October with visitors in the labs. We also have another guest this week with Tony D’Onofrio interviews Tom Arigi of American Freight regarding his long career in LP/AP and his opinions on the state of the industry.

Questions that Tom Answered:

Tell me about your background, how you came to the field of asset protection?
You have crossed quite a few growth milestones in your career, what has motivated you to become the leader that you are today?
Any mentors that come to mind that inspired your asset protection career and what key lessons did you take away from those discussions?
What do you see as the role of technology in asset protection and safety?
Any technologies that stand out to you today that you believe are more important than others?
You have been heavily involved with the Loss Prevention Research Council. What are your thoughts about the work they are doing?

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A fountain has been located at the Trevi Fountain site for over 2,000 years. The current fountain was designed by Nicola Salvi and built between 1732 and 1762. It's the largest Baroque fountain in Rome.

The Trevi Fountain's water comes from the Acqua Virgo aqueduct, the only functioning aqueduct from ancient Rome. Local lore says that throwing a coin into the fountain will ensure you return to Rome. Other lore says that throwing two coins will lead to love, and throwing three coins will lead to marriage.

Wishes aside, since 2006, a Roman Catholic charity called Caritas has collected the roughly €3,000 a day thrown into the fountain and used it to provide food and social programs worldwide.

Life is one sweet ride. Time flies way too fast. Take a moment. Sit at your favorite place. Imagine the history before you. Live each moment as it was your last. One day, it will be.

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Loss Prevention Research Council Weekly Series - Episode 159 - Featuring Special Guest Tom Arigi

With Dr. Read Hayes, Tony D'Onofrio, Tom Meehan, and Tom Arigi