Spearheaded by the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force (CCROC) and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Chicago market, a nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime, or “National ORC Blitz,” was implemented on May 30th.
US retailers are rapidly increasing imports through summer 2025 to take advantage of a 90-day tariff pause on Chinese goods, aiming to stock up before back-to-school and holiday seasons amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
Flock Safety LPR cameras and mobile security solutions helped law enforcement identify and arrest suspects involved in major retail thefts and an armed robbery.
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The Spring 2025 Issue of LPM is officially here! Inside, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including a look at the retail crime crisis in Albuquerque, RILA's research on the underreporting of retail theft, how collaboration and legislation can curb strategic cargo theft, teens wreaking havoc in stores, and so much more!
This collaboration combines expertise in asset protection and advanced surveillance to enhance safety, reduce risk, and boost operational transparency across industries.
Download this 34-page special report from Loss Prevention Magazine about types and frequency of violent incidents, impacts on employees and customers, effectiveness of tools and training, and much more.