Electronic Article Surveillance/ Tagging Systems

If you own a retail premises then one of your top priorities is to prevent shoplifting and to provide retail security. Our Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and Tagging Systems were designed to help you do just that. Our Associated company RTSS can advise you on the best system for your particular requirements.

Studies have shown that a reliable tagging system can reduce shoplifting by 60% on its own. When used in conjunction with CCTV and other measures, theft reduction is much higher. Alongside security personnel/CCTV, tagging systems are regarded as the most effective way to both deter shoplifting and to catch thieves.

RTSS tagging systems range includes:

• Pedestals
• Antennas
• Point of sale detachers and deactivators
• Checkers
• Tags, labels, benefit denial

RTSS services includes:

• Complete design of your security system
• Installation
• Maintenance and repair
• Consumables: labels, tags, pins etc.

How it works:

The central component of the system is a tag that is securely attached to the product/merchandise. These tags are either removed or deactivated at the point of purchase. The detection system (pedestals) at your store exits will set off an alarm alerting security staff if an active tag passes through the pedestals.

Different tags are used for different purposes.

Dispose able tags are deactivated at the till so that they do not set off the alarm on exit. The tags themselves are often visible as a label or magnetic strip. They are most often seen on books, CDs, and low value goods. The tags/labels themselves are extremely cheap and are used once off.

Reusable hard tags are larger and more visible than paper tags & magnetic strips. Because of this, they can also have a deterrent effect on casual shoplifters.

Another category of tags is “Benefit Denial” tags. These have ink inside of them, which is released if the tag is tampered with. The purpose of these tags are to make stolen product unusable or unsaleable to the thief.

RTSS can supply you with the necessary detachers and deactivators for all tagging systems on the market.

More details.

Each store and application is unique.