ICSC Welcomes Re-Introduction of Legislation Addressing Threat of Organized Retail Crime
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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The legislation establishes a coordinated multi-agency response and creates new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail crime (ORC).
Key Points:
- The legislation establishes a coordinated multi-agency response and creates new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail crime (ORC).
- The bill is an important step toward addressing the growing issue of ORC, a crime that not only harms communities and retail centers but also threatens the safety of consumers and retail workers alike.
- S. 140 establishes a Center to Combat Organized Retail Crime at Homeland Security Investigations that combines expertise from state and local law enforcement agencies as well as retail industry representatives.
- “Organized retail crime is leading to more brazen and more violent attacks in retail stores and centers throughout the country, putting employees and consumers at risk.