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Fog Is the Latest Tool Retailers Are Deploying To Fight Theft

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U.S. retailers are turning to innovative security measures to combat rising concerns over smash-and-grab robberies, with some installing fog-based security systems. The Density Security Fogger emits a dense, dry fog that quickly fills a store, drastically reducing visibility and disorienting potential thieves. According to Mike Egel, president of DensityUSA, this fogger is significantly more effective…

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