A UK pilot will target prolific shoplifters with GPS tags and high-street bans. What it means for small shops, and why staff safety comes first.
UK Pilot on Prolific Shoplifters: A Small Shop View Read Article »
Shop worker abuse is now weekly for 54% of UK retail staff, a new survey finds. Here is what it means for small shops where staff often work alone.
Shop Worker Abuse Is Now a Weekly Reality in the UK Read Article »
Every Friday, Sentinel Watch pays Watchers for their week. Here is how weekly payouts work, why we chose Friday and why we start with PromptPay.
Friday Payday: How Weekly Payouts Work for Watchers Read Article »
Spanish retailers lost close to €3 billion to theft and stock loss in 2025, and 79% reported aggression toward shop workers. Here’s what that means for small shops, and why the human layer in security still matters.
Spain’s Retail Theft Figures Show Why People Still Matter on the Shop Floor Read Article »
AI that flags suspected shoplifting is now running in about two dozen stores around Chicago. It is fast at spotting movement, but the hard part of shop security has always been reading people.
AI Shoplifting Alerts Are Spreading. Who Decides What Happens Next? Read Article »
The UK government has committed to codes of practice for facial recognition, including its use by private businesses like shops. Clear rules help small retailers, and so does having a real choice in how you protect your store.
Facial Recognition in Shops Is Getting a Rulebook. Good. Read Article »
Sentinel Watch directly supports six UN Sustainable Development Goals — not through marketing alignment, but through the structural mechanics of how the platform actually works. Here is a plain-language breakdown of each one.
Sentinel Watch and the UN SDGs: Six Goals, One Platform Read Article »
Sentinel Watch now has a built-in AI chat powered by Claude. Here is what it actually does, how it connects to your live account data, and why we chose to build it this way.
Why We Built an AI Chat Into the Platform — and What It Can Actually Do Read Article »
