SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT

A method includes retrieving characteristic data, receiving data captured during a first period, and comparing at least one identified characteristic to a list of characteristics. Each characteristic of the list of characteristics includes a weight value. The method also includes identifying, based on the comparison, at least one characteristic of the list of characteristics corresponding to the at least one identified characteristic, and, in response to a weight value of the identified at least one characteristic of the list of characteristics being greater than a threshold, initiating at least one behavior prevention action.