The 6th Annual MDRA ORC Conference Is a Success
The Maryland Retailers Alliance 6th Annual ORC Conference, co-hosted by MAORCA, boasted 150 attendees, with powerful presentations from:
- Maryland Office of the Attorney General
- US Secret Service
- USDA Special Investigations Unit
- Retail industry leaders from the MD Retailers Alliance, MAORCA, and RILA
- Corporal Wilson (Hampton, VA Police) on a major ORC fencing investigation
- International Association of Interviewers on ORC subject interviewing and professional development
- IP House sharing powerful OSINT tools (ip-house.com)
Special thanks to MAORCA sponsors: Target, Amazon, LVT, Volt-AI, Auror, and the newest partner, the McAfee Institute
Event sponsors included: Giant, Target, Lowe’s, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Altria, Coca-Cola, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Under Armour, and AXIS.
MAORCA x McAfee Institute: A Strategic Partnership for Investigative Training
Starting August 2025, MAORCA members will gain exclusive access to:
- Monthly live webinars on ORC trends, OSINT, human trafficking links, cryptocurrency fraud, and more
- Top-tier instructors and expert insights
- Special scholarship opportunities on McAfee certification programs
- CPE credits and certificates for participation
- Career-building opportunities for all levels
The first webinar kicks off in August. This partnership is another way MAORCA is delivering real value to members and elevating the fight against organized retail crime.
Save the Date: MAORCA Fall ORC Conference on October 30
MAORCA is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual MAORCA Fall ORC Conference, hosted at Tysons Corner Mall on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Mark your calendars now—more details and registration info coming soon!
New Investigative Tools Available on MAORCA.org
MAORCA has rolled out powerful new tools for your field use, including:
- Comprehensive ORC investigation checklist
- Pre-sentencing statement guide with aggravating factor language
- ORC investigation template
- Case presentation outline for prosecutors and leadership
Access all resources now at: www.MAORCA.org → Resources
