what can set off metal detectors in stores besides stolen items?
960848
The detectors in stores are activated by special tags that are inside items. These tags respond to a radio signal that is generated by the sensor. When the item is placed on the part of the checkout that buzzes, there is a capacitor in the tag that gets magnetized (or demagnetized) , and the spacing of the metal changes, cancelling the effect of the capacitor.\n\nIf the detector is going off, then it means that you have some item with you that is responding to the RF field setup by the detector. It 's possible that some electronic item is responding, or perhaps you have one of these tags that wasn't properly magnetized. Some stores will let you through if the sensor alerts as long as you have a receipt. If they do this, and you carry the tag, it will go off when you go through.\n\nA friend of mine had one such, and he used to put it in his shoe, and, wearing a tank-top, shorts and sneakers, have fun setting off the sensors.
461806
If the police know about it, they should be able to track the phone when they use it. Try to file an insurance claim if you don't recover the stolen items (make sure to have proof of ownership). Other than that, I don't know what else to do.
6911
I believe walking around with a heavy metal detctor will help. And there is no repetive movment, so that will help too.
99352
UMMMMMMMMMMMM theft of merchandise
334501
security setting, good luck
760851
Do you mean the shoplifting alarm at the exit or the silent burglar alarm that goes to the police?
194808
Lock it in the Tools->Protection menu and it would probably be a good idea to back it up some where if it is important.
227582
Legally, there is very little that they could do to force you to show a receipt when leaving a store.  Unless an employee has a reasonable suspicion that you are a shoplifter, he or she cannot search or even stop you...\n\nBUT\nyou can sign a contract agreeing to obey a store's security policies and let them check your receipt.  That is why a membership store like costco or sam's club can do that.
835841
I do not have a metal detector but I would think that bottle caps, rusty cans and old nuts and bolts far outweigh the number of priceless jewels out there. On the other hand, does something have to be vaulable to be cool? I think some of those rusty cans and bottle caps may turn out to be pretty interesting.
134014
A cylinder lock,  home depot has one with like five cylinders that even a cia agent couldn't break into. It used to be only like 29.99 and it worked.  (and with friends like I've had if a lock worked at all it really works - just don't get your keys swiped!)
1098480
Another anti-counterfeiting device
320485
What kind of detector?
257662
I used to work security for a major department store and we did the same thing with people as a prank. \n\nIt simply sets off the alarms at the doors and creates a little havoc, but other than that it's completely harmless. \n\nSecurity at any retail establishment cannot (or should not) stop or detain you simply for setting off the alarms at the doors. Certain types of cell phones and other electronic devices can set the alarm off as well.
606181
Buy one of those voice-activated recorders,\n hide it where they won't see it.After work,get it and take home with you.Check it and listen to what you have.
684707
CARRY IN A SEPARATE  BAG   AND WHEN YOU GO THREW METAL DETECTOR TELL THEM WHAT YOU HAVE ..OK HAVE A FUN TRIP
960042
just hide a wireless surveillance camera(by logic recording).be creative and talk about that you do not want such thing or otherwise you will go to the authorities.
1075713
ha ha, I work at a convienience store, a 24 hour one.  So I'm going to be the only person to actually tell you why, Because if they get robbed, they are to lockdown.  That's about the only reason.