Supporting the Next Generation of Loss Prevention: Gatekeeper Systems Sponsors the 2026 NRF® PROTECT Student Scholarship
At Gatekeeper Systems, our mission has always been clear: to help retailers create safer, smarter, and more secure stores. For more than 28 years, we’ve partnered with retail Asset Protection (AP) and Loss Prevention (LP) professionals to develop technology that protects people, products, and profits — without compromising customer experience.
That’s why we’re proud to again sponsor the 2026 NRF® PROTECT Student Scholarship, an initiative launched by the National Retail Federation to introduce college students and interns to careers in asset protection. This year, our sponsored recipient is Isabella McMurray. Now in its second year, the program continues to build a pipeline of talented, passionate professionals for the future of LP and AP.
Supporting the People Behind the Technology
Gatekeeper Systems has always been driven by the needs of the people on the front lines of retail. Our Purchek® pushout theft prevention and CartControl® retention system were born from direct conversations with AP teams about their biggest challenges — rising shrink, increasing in-store aggression, and the need to maintain open, welcoming shopping environments.
As we’ve expanded our portfolio to include FaceFirst’s AI-powered face matching and video analytics, our focus has remained the same: build tools that make a difference for store teams. Technology that works in the background to deter theft and enhance safety, while providing actionable insights that support investigations, reduce risk, and strengthen operations.
But we know innovation alone isn’t enough. The strength of the AP/LP industry lies in its people. That’s why we — alongside Total Wine & More — are committed to playing a role in growing, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of professionals.
Meet Our 2026 Scholarship Recipient: Isabella McMurray
This year, we’re proud to introduce Isabella McMurray as the 2026 NRF® PROTECT Student Scholarship recipient. Isabella is a criminology major at the University of Florida with a minor in Sociology of Social Justice & Policy — and she brings exactly the kind of thoughtful, people-centered perspective the LP/AP industry needs.
Isabella will join us at NRF® PROTECT 2026, where she’ll attend sessions, connect with industry professionals, and see firsthand how solution providers and practitioners work together to keep retail environments safe. We’re looking forward to introducing her to our community.
A Partnership for the Future
Isabella is paired with retail partner Total Wine® & More and will have exposure to their Loss Prevention and Safety teams both before and during the show. Together we are excited to introduce Isabella to our industry and support this enriching program.
Join Us at NRF® PROTECT 2026 (June 08-10)
Stop by Booth 1100 to meet Isabella and see how Gatekeeper Systems — a global leader in retail safety and loss prevention technology — is helping retailers create safer stores, protect profits, and keep shoppers shopping. From AI-powered face matching through FaceFirst® to proactive theft prevention and investigative services, our intelligent solutions deliver real-time deterrence and actionable insights that go beyond passive surveillance.
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