CABA Lunch & Learn at Carrollwood Cultural Center- The Studio

Description

Join us for a powerful and practical Lunch & Learn featuring the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. This event is designed for business owners, managers, and professionals who want to better protect their business, staff, and customers—both physically and financially. You’ll hear directly from a panel of HCSO professionals, including Master Deputy James Wolfe, Sergeant Kristy Udagawa (Economic Crimes Unit), and a detective specializing in fraud and scams. Together, they will break down real-world scenarios and provide actionable guidance you can apply immediately.

What We’ll Cover:
Business safety during operating hours, closing, and after-hours. Brick-and-mortar security strategies. Trespass authorization and enforcement. Handling difficult customers and conflict situations. When to call law enforcement—and what to expect when they respond. How to communicate effectively with deputies. What business owners and staff should ask for on-site. How to prepare employees when ownership is not present.

Economic Crimes & Fraud Prevention Employee Theft: common methods and warning signs Check fraud, mail theft, and internal risks. Credit card liability and chargeback scams. Fraud trends impacting local businesses. Suspicious activity to watch for in daily operations. We will also leave time for live Q&A, so you can bring real scenarios and get direct feedback from law enforcement professionals.

Event Format
This is a seated Lunch & Learn featuring a structured educational presentation followed by Q&A. Attendees will enjoy lunch while listening to the presentation. This is not a speed networking or round-robin event Informal networking will take place before and after the program.

Registration Deadline: April 29 at 12:00 PM
No walk-ins accepted
No refunds or credits will be issued.