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WHY'S AND HOW'S OF STOLEN GOODS RECOVERY, PART 2

NCJ Number
41716
Journal
Security World Volume: 14 Issue: 5 Dated: (MAY 1977) Pages: 54-55,124
Author(s)
G H HARRIS
Date Published
1977
Length
3 pages
Annotation
THE AUTHOR INVESTIGATES THE LEGALITY OF PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING EMPLOYEE ADMISSIONS OF THEFT, AND DISCUSSES RESTITUTION BY THE EMPLOYEE AND THE DECISION TO TERMINATE OR RETAIN THE DISHONEST EMPLOYEE.
Abstract
IT IS SUGGESTED THAT WHEN RESTITUTION IS OBTAINED, CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS ARE MADE IN WRITING AND THAT PAYMENT IS RECEIVED ONLY FROM THE EMPLOYEE. IF THE DISHONEST EMPLOYEE IS RETAINED, THE AUTHOR RECOMMENDS THAT BUSINESSES REQUIRE TWO THINGS: RESTITUTION OF THE AMOUNT STOLEN AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST THE EMPLOYEE'S HONESTY AT A LATER DATE THROUGH POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION. SUGGESTIONS FOR HANDLING TERMINATED EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO PROVIDED, WITH EMPHASIS ON METHODS OF OBTAINING RESTITUTION. SAMPLE FORMS TO BE USED IN THESE SITUATIONS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. FOR PART I OF THIS SERIES, SEE NCJ-40812.