Western State ORCAs Hosting Virtual Conference September 13-14

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday, September 13th and 14th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pacific Time as the ORCAs of the Western States host the 2023 Western States ORCA Conference. This virtual event will feature a packed lineup of subject matter experts offering insights on the latest trends and strategies in the ongoing fight against organized retail crime.In response to the scope and severity of organized retail crime concerns across the country, there has been an increased effort on the part of retailers, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors to work together, share information, and raise awareness regarding organized retail crime at the local, state, and regional levels. Organized retail crime associations have helped provide that vehicle, opening doors to improve legislation, enhance investigations, and build cooperative relationships in the battle against organized retail crime.

With a primary mission to communicate effectively, work together, and share resources, ORCAs need to cultivate good partnerships, high levels of cooperation, and a strong commitment from everyone involved in order to be most effective. Over the past several years, this annual event has provided a positive step in that direction, bringing together ten of the western ORCAs to consolidate efforts and information to heighten education and awareness about the true nature of this national pandemic.