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City of Santa Ana <br />Ms. Lucy Linnaus, Senior Plaru~er <br />April 4, 201.2 <br />Page 2 <br />included a summary of the training and programs that are in place to ensure that the <br />sale of alcohol complies with City conditions and state law. Based on the information <br />below, and Walmart`s intent to take proactive steps to protect its shoppers, we <br />xespectfully request that CUP 2012-05 be approved. <br />Store Opera#ions; <br />The store was remodeled in 2010 to add groceries. The remodeled store now includes <br />a bakery, deli, meat department and fresh produce. In November 2010, the store <br />expanded its operation to 2~€ hours per day. 'The store maintains its premises in a safe <br />and clean manner to meet the City standards and its customers' expectations. 'The <br />alcoholic beverages are located on one aisle at the rear of the store to deter "grab and <br />go" thefts. <br />Store Security; <br />Walmart has both internal and external security cameras that are monitored by asset <br />protection personnel at all times. The overhead cameras both in the store and in the <br />parking lot are visible by shoppers. Signs are posted informing shoppers that they are <br />being filmed by video cameras. There are surveillance cameras above the aisle where <br />the alcoholic beverages are displayed to provide additional monitoring, In addition to <br />video surveillance, Asset Protection Associates patrol the interior of the store to <br />prevent shoplifting. Walmart has recently increased the number of Asset Protection <br />Associates at this store from four to seven. <br />In addition, the store has recently introduced the Asset Protection Egress Attendants <br />("APEA") Program to further assist in deterring theft. The purpose of the APEA is to <br />provide additional support in maintaining a safe shopping environment, reduce <br />merchandise loss, ensure proper transactions have been perfarmed at the registers, <br />and to deter criminal activity. The APEA deters theft by maintaining a highly visible <br />presence at all stare exits. The APEA duties include checking receipts and verifying <br />receipts when there is exit-alarm activation. There are currently 7 APEA's at the store, <br />in addition to the Asset Protection Associates. Walmart has found that the APEA <br />~YI1f,5-Califiania -\R(' Pr++ccdv~rs--K$1I(+1,i <br />