Workplace Crime and Deviance

This chapter presents some lessons about controlling employee dishonesty. Employees at all levels may steal from their employers. Protection officers cannot prevent all employee theft, but they can have a positive impact. Practical methods to prevent theft have been provided, including tips on what to look for, what to report, and what actions to take. Workplace crime is not limited to theft; sabotage by employees can also occur. The control of sabotage is similar to the control of theft in most cases. Theft prevention is a good idea at any time. Today, it is especially important because of the economic climate.