The History of Corporate Combat

The History of Corporate Combat
In the Beginning:

The experience began in 1972 and turned into a full-time career choice. Mr. Urban detected, apprehended and processed over 500 shoplifters before he was given the opportunity to conduct internal investigations. During the following years Mr. Urban developed his skills "naturally" or "on the street" and realized a consistent success in not only detecting internal fraud and theft, but in the interrogation process—all without any formal training. The unsolicited letter below is from one of many satisfied clients of Mr. Urban.

Mr. Urban heard about Reid College. (If you have been in Loss Prevention for any period of time you should know about "Reid" so no further mention will be necessary.) In September of 1980, Mr. Urban was fortunate to have sat under the personal instruction of John E. Reid himself. Mr. Reid autographed Mr. Urban's study manual below. This was the start to Mr. Urban's own personal career in the development of Loss Prevention Training or what is now called "The Art of Corporate Combat®."

The following letter is from one of the clients of Loss Prevention Controls, Inc. (subsequently to experience a name change to Loss Prevention Specialists, Inc.) which is the company co-founded by Mr. Urban. The experience and resources of Loss Prevention Specialists, Inc. are what led to the creation of Corporate Combat, Inc. which officially launched in late 2002.

Unsolicited Client Letter

Unsolicited Client Letter

Over the coming years Mr. Urban was asked to write for a number of well known security publications. This is one example.

Unsolicited Client Letter

Unsolicited Client Letter

Unsolicited Client Letter

Mr. Urban's company continued to receive requests to write for a number of well known security publications. Here are several examples.

Unsolicited Letter

Request for Letters of Recommendation

NEWS Release!

Unsolicited Letter

For a period of three years Loss Prevention Specialists, Inc. conducted monthly, half-day seminars on a number of topics related to loss prevention. These included Hiring, Firing, Shoplifting, Decision Making, Courtroom Testimony, Loss Prevention Policy, Theme-based Interrogation, and more. This was a highly successful program. In 1999/2000 it was decided to take this mode of training to the next level: The Internet! Over the next couple of years the TUTOR material was honed, expanded, tweaked, revised and "bundled" into what is now called Corporate Combat®. In fact, it was so successful, that the "TUTOR" became a entire company called Corporate Combat, Inc. In early 2006 Corporate Combat® was given the authority to display the Federally Registered Trademark or the symbol "®". Corporate Combat® is now poised to go to the next level and that is to license the brand on a national level.

Here is what others had to say about the TUTOR—before it became Corporate Combat!®

"The one program no manager or owner should do without." - Liquor Warehouse

"These courses provide clarity on critical legal issues. Their commonsense approach prevents you from acting impulsively by forcing you to think of the consequences." - City of Robbinsdale

"The seminars presented new ways to think in areas where we're not experts. Now, we are better organized and can provide more specific information on loss prevention to our restaurant managers." - North Central Food Systems

"These seminars provide 20/20 foresight!" - Western International Trading Co.

"The seminars have provided us with valuable insight and information relating to the changing needs of Human Resources Management. I highly recommend them." - Burger King

"A lot of topics. Well organized. Clear and informative. These seminars get 4 stars from me!" - Erickson's Diversified Corporation

"We recently had a theft in one of our stores. Had I known then what I know now, I would have handled the situation much differently and undoubtedly received a more positive result." - Hardee's

"Insightful and thought-provoking. The seminars are well laid out and easy to reference. They will open your eyes to an unbelievable aspect of your business." - Electric Fetus Music

"With my risk management background, I immediately saw the benefits of proactive loss prevention. The seminars have helped me take our communication skills to a new level-now we listen with open eyes as well as ears!" - United Entertainment Corporation

Types of Businesses that use our Products and Services...

Airport shops	Import companies
Appliance centers	Jewelry stores
Auto parts stores	Kids toy stores
Bars/nightclubs	Kiosk operators
Beauty supply shops	Liquor stores
Bingo halls	Liquidators
Boutiques	Manufacturing
Bowling centers	Mortgage companies
Candy shops	Music outlets
Car dealerships	Novelty outlets
City municipalities	Nutrition stores
Clothing stores	Outdoors equipment
Computer companies	Optical clinics
Convenience stores	Paper product suppliers
Copy centers	Pawn shops
Delis	Photo stores
Drug stores	Recycling plants
Electronics companies	Restaurants
Equipment rental outlets	Service stations
Farm equipment suppliers	Specialty shops
Fast food companies	Sporting goods
Florists	Tanning shops
Foodservice	Tobacco stores
Furniture showrooms	Theatres
Gift shops	Variety shops
Grocery stores	Video stores
Hair salons	Warehouses
Hardware stores	Wireless phone suppliers

The Internet is allowing businesses like Corporate Combat® the opportunity to provide sophisticated products and services to other businesses to help them in their fight against fraud and theft. The end result: Less anxiety, a greater understanding of loss prevention, fewer courtroom visits, and so much more—but the most exciting part is that they make more money for all their hard work! They make more money because they stop dishonest employees from stealing it from them.

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Corporate Combat® publishes two Combat Journal Newsletters per month which are sent via email. This is a sample:

Start of career in Loss Prevention: 1972

Founded Loss Prevention Specialists, Inc. in 1984
(Licensed Corporate Private Detective Agency)

Founded Corporate Combat, Inc. in 2000
(Internet-based Consulting & Training Membership Company)

Personal Report Card [as of May 2006]
Founding Principal: William H Urban

Full-time experienced since 1972

Licensed Private Investigator since 1984

Certified Fraud Examiner since 1993

Over 2,400 employees interrogated for theft and fraud

Average time of interrogation of thief: 1.73 hours

Obtained handwritten, detailed confessions in 99.96% of ALL interrogations

Average amount of confession: $3,430

Total admissions: $4,098,325 [74% cash/26% merchandise] Based on 1,195 employee thieves interrogated in Corporate Combat's empirical study, "The Silent Partner--how many do you have?"

Average period of employment of thief: 1.59 years

Average period of theft involvement: .74 years

Average age of employee thief: 23.65 years

Female thieves: 624

Male thieves: 571

Types of positions held by the thieves interrogated in the study:

Assistant Managers

Bartenders

Bookkeepers

Business Consultants

Cashiers

Company President

Cooks/Chefs

Delivery Drivers

Designers

Foremen

Guest Services

Hair Stylists

Janitors

Key Operators

Loan Officers

Manager Trainees

Master Barbers

Merchandise Managers

Mortgage Originators

Pawn Brokers

Pharmacists

(Hold your CONTROL KEY down and click here for sample case!)

Pinchasers (bowling centers)

Property Managers

Receiving Clerks

Receptionists

Recyclers

RX Technicians

Sales Consultants

Sales Reps

Stockers

Store Managers

Technical Coordinators

Tow Truck Drivers

Trainers

Ushers

Vendors/Non-employees

Waiters

Waitresses

Warehouse Supervisors

Warehousemen

Now: Compare...Decide...Profit!

It is our desire to have you learn all you can about the company you may hire to help you with sensitive loss prevention matters. When it comes to fraud and theft issues, you will not likely get a second chance at getting it right so it is important to make decisions with care. That is why we invite you to compare Corporate Combat® with any other loss prevention or security company. Review the DEMO located on the navigation menu on your left. Also, click on the - Video - link and take a look at some of the sample videos of real theft cases that we resolved for our clients. Read through some of the actual confessions we have taken from employees who committed fraud and stole from their employers. We have the experience. Our clients know the results!

1. Compare Corporate Combat® with ANY other loss prevention or security program.

2. Decide by using a side-by-side comparison of real world results—have them show you documentation of their results; not someone else's. Make them show you proof of what they have done in the past!

3. Profit by preventing loss through proven methods!

4. Call us toll-free at the number below.

1-877-226-6228