At The Public Shield, we believe that safer stores create stronger communities. Every year, retailers of all sizes lose billions of dollars to shoplifting—costs that impact businesses, employees, and customers alike. We built The Public Shield to give store owners and corporate retailers a smarter, more collaborative way to prevent repeat theft and protect what matters most.
Our Mission is simple: to empower retailers with a trusted, secure platform for documenting and sharing shoplifting incidents, helping reduce losses and foster accountability across the retail ecosystem
We envision a world where retailers—from local shops to global brands—work together through shared data and transparency to make commerce safer, fairer, and more resilient.
Integrity - We operate with transparency and neutrality, ensuring trust at every level.
Protection -Safeguarding the livelihood of retailers, their staff, and their communities.
Collaboration - Connecting businesses of all sizes through shared knowledge.
Innovation - Leveraging technology to build smarter, scalable security solutions.
Shoplifting costs U.S. retailers over $50 billion annually. For small business owners, even one repeated offender can threaten survival. For large retailers, losses can impact thousands of stores. The Public Shield was created to close that gap—giving every retailer access to a centralized, reliable solution for accountability and protection.
Whether you’re a local shop or a global brand, The Public Shield is your partner in creating safer stores and stronger communities. Together, we can reduce losses, protect livelihoods, and build trust across the retail world.
