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Organized Retail Crime Monthly News Recap: February 2024

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, here are just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of February.

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 24 – March 1

Oklahoma Senate Bill Targets ORC | New Bill Aims to Help Cover Security Measures for Small NYC Businesses | Authorities Crackdown on Retail Theft Ring Targeting Home Depot and Target

Legislation Aimed at Addressing Retail Theft and Fentanyl Crisis Introduced in California

The legislative package—called Working Together for a Safer California—is built upon months of research, input from stakeholders and experts, and feedback from Californians, according to Senate members. The plan includes nine fentanyl-related measures and five bills targeting retail theft.

Security Guard Killed at Chicago Family Dollar Days After City Council Passes Proposal to Crack Down on Dollar Stores

A 43-year-old father of four was shot to death while working as a security guard at a Family Dollar on the West Side of Chicago Friday afternoon—just days after the Chicago City Council voted to crack down on dollar stores across Chicago.

Confront Crime at the Retail Council of Canada’s Retail Secure Conference

This essential event gathers a formidable alliance of retailers, police agencies, loss prevention specialists, and government officials, all united in forging actionable solutions to combat the evolving challenges of retail crime.

ORCAs in Action Holds 2024 Leadership Summit

Last week the ORCAs in Action initiative held a closed-door summit with leadership from Organized Retail Crime Associations (ORCAs) from all across the United States, with more than 70 ORC leaders and subject matter experts attending.
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The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 17 – 23

Roseville Man Charged with Embezzling $750k from Troy, MI Grocery Store | Two Men Charged for Viral Emeryville, CA Apple Store Theft | Theft The Alarming Surge in Cargo Theft: A Modern-Day Piracy Threatening the Supply Chain

California Attorney General Charges ORC Ringleader for $8M Scheme Across 21 Counties

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced charges against the leader of an organized retail crime operation that spanned twenty-one counties and involved around $8 million worth of beauty products.

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 10 – 16

NY Governor Outlines $45M Plan to Fight Retail Theft | Walmart and Target Are Championing a California Ballot Measure That Could Crack Down on Retail Crime | Florida Governor Announces Action to Combat Retail Theft

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.

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