Tag: retail crime
Wrapping Up: The Crossfire Hurricane of Retail Crime
Retail crime is a real and powerful concern. In this Wrapping Up column by Jac Brittain, read why we need to continue to take this problem seriously.
Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
Successful organized retail crime associations are typically independent, multi-jurisdictional, customer-centric, and a recognized non-profit to be best positioned to lead the public/private partnership and combat ORC.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room on Organized Retail Crime
Over the last few months, the NRF became the focus of various flawed narratives alleging the retail industry distorts retail theft data to drive public policy goals. In this article, David Johnston sets the record straight.
Can Retail Survive in America’s Cities?
From masking and COVID-19 testing to remote working and TikTok dances, the past four years have brought a plethora of changes. Few things have changed quite as much as America’s cities, though.
NRF Expert Testifies Before House Hearing on Retail Crime
On December 12, the House Homeland Security Committee Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee held a hearing titled "From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime." Read more here!
Visual AI and RFID Can’t Stop Crime and Fraud Without One Key ComponentÂ
Both visual AI and RFID benefit retailers, but these technologies alone will not stop internal or external theft. Read more in this article.
Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives: Mitigating Retail Violence in the US and Canada
Welcome to the first of this six-part Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives column. In this series, we’ll share insights and best practices around key loss prevention topics in the United States and Canada.
Retail Crime Accounted for Over $112 Billion in Industry Losses in 2022
Shrink accounted for $112.1 billion in losses according to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey released today by NRF.
Understanding New ORC Laws’ Impact on Retail Safety
Join the LPF for a webinar on September 27 at 1 p.m. ET as ALTO lead attorneys explore recent changes in ORC laws and their impact on retail safety.
New LA ORC Task Force Arrests 15 in 2 Weeks
On August 21, the Los Angeles Police Department Commercial Crimes Division started the Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) in an attempt to resolve the increase in flash robberies.