November 12, 2025

5 Ways AI Is Helping Loss Prevention for Businesses

Loss prevention has always been a challenge for business operators, from retail to restaurants. But with the rise of AI loss prevention tools, companies are shifting from reactive to proactive.

Instead of waiting for shrink, theft, or fraud to happen, they’re using AI-powered security and video intelligence to detect risks early, improve accuracy, and protect profits.

1. Real-Time Incident Detection

Traditional systems only react after something goes wrong.

AI loss prevention changes that by automatically detecting suspicious behavior, like unusual motion after hours, repeated voids, or potential theft at the register.

With real-time alerts, managers can respond faster and stop losses before they grow.

2. Smarter Video Intelligence Analytics

AI-powered video analytics help identify patterns humans might miss.

It can:

  • Flag frequent refund requests

  • Detect repeated policy violations

  • Recognize when employees skip key steps, like ID checks

These insights make it easier to pinpoint where shrink or fraud begins.

3. Employee Safety and Accountability

AI-driven loss prevention systems can help prevent theft and keep people safe.

By monitoring store activity and identifying aggressive behavior or unsafe conditions, AI tools help create a secure workplace.

That safety builds trust and reduces turnover across teams.

4. Accurate Reporting and Fewer False Claims

Slip-and-fall claims or refund disputes can be costly.

With AI loss prevention systems, businesses can easily verify what really happened, pairing video evidence with transaction data.

This accuracy helps resolve issues quickly and fairly.

5. Proactive Risk Management

AI in loss prevention helps businesses move from reactive to proactive.

Instead of waiting for losses to happen, operators get predictive insights that show where problems are likely to occur.

That means smarter staffing decisions, better training, and fewer repeat incidents.

Why AI Loss Prevention Matters

According to the National Retail Federation, US retailers lost more than $112 billion to shrink in 2022, a number that continues to rise.

AI-powered loss prevention tools help reduce that risk by connecting data, video, and human action — turning insights into immediate results.

See How Envysion Helps Loss Prevention 

Envysion, a Motorola Solutions company, delivers AI-powered video intelligence that helps businesses protect profits, improve safety, and simplify investigations.

Explore how our solutions can support your loss prevention strategy today.

Share:
Interested in learning More about Envysion?

Ready to get more out of your business' video security?​

We’ll get you in contact with a Envysion specialist today so you can continue to level up your business, brand, people, and profits.​

Call
Support
Login