Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to have a severe impact on businesses, the economy, and communities across the nation. To address this growing issue, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is hosting “Fight Retail Crime Day” on October 24 at 1 p.m. ET.
This event takes on added significance as efforts to combat ORC have intensified with the introduction of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 (CORCA). Although CORCA has not yet been passed into law, it represents a crucial step toward enhancing federal enforcement against organized retail theft. The bill aims to expand the scope of criminal offenses related to ORC, including transportation of stolen goods across state lines and broadening offenses that qualify for prosecution under federal money laundering statutes. It also proposes the establishment of the Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security to centralize federal law enforcement activities related to ORC.
During the webinar, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the current state of retail crime and discuss how businesses and stakeholders can advocate for the passage of CORCA. Participants will also gain actionable strategies to fight ORC at the local, state, and federal levels, while working within the existing framework to protect businesses and consumers.
Retailers and industry partners are encouraged to join this important conversation to help safeguard the future of retail and push for stronger legal protections against ORC.
Let’s come together to end retail crime.
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