Jac Brittain, LPC
ORCAs in Action: A Testament to Cooperation and Teamwork
ORCAs in Action is an LPM initiative designed to support local and regional ORC efforts driven by these vital ORCA organizations.
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.
The First ORCAs in Action Conference on Video
In December 2020, LPM hosted the first ORCAs in Action Conference, one of the most productive and highly attended virtual events of the year.
Organized Retail Crime in Italy
A conversation with Italian researcher and subject-matter expert Giuseppe Mastromattei of Rome on that country's ORC situation.
Managing Disruptive Behaviors in Retail in Response to COVID-19
Addressing disruptive customer behavior and de-escalation training efforts have become a topic of great interest to retailers amidst growing concern over the challenges and opportunities for safety in retail stores, especially in light of our current circumstances. Here are some tips for your employees.
Through It All, There’s Much to be Thankful For
While fighting through an era of personal, professional, social, and economic turmoil, is this a time we should be giving thanks? Absolutely.
Maturing into Your Career: What That Really Means
What does it really mean to excel as a professional? Many of us will attempt to measure the quality of our career in terms...
Operation Proof of Purchase: The Story Behind a $50 Million ORC Case
More than $8 million in razor blades, white strips, over-the-counter medications, and other health and beauty merchandise was recovered.
Well-Executed Strategy Leads to $50 Million ORC Case
An operation between the ORC team at CVS Health and law enforcement has led to one of the largest ORC cases ever recorded in the US.
Shoplifter Safety: Knowing When to ‘Let It Go’
Confronting a shoplifter always carries with it the potential for an unpredictable outcome, and while most shoplifting apprehensions result in the shoplifter cooperating, it’s critical that we remain alert and aware, prepared for the unexpected and knowing how to react. Most importantly, this also requires having the judgment and fortitude to let it go when the situation calls for it. It could end up being one of the most important decisions that you make.