Organized retail crime (ORC) is not a victimless crime — it can have a devastating impact on the real people behind retailers. Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, joins us to discuss the fight against organized retail crime. We explore laws and initiatives to combat the insidious issue, plus what local businesses can do to protect themselves and their employees.
(00:00:54) Introductions
(00:01:41) Stephan’s Law Background
(00:03:41) The Human Price Of Organized Retail Crime
(00:09:10) The Reality Of Retail Crime
(00:13:13) Initiatives To Combat Organized Retail Crime
(00:22:01) The Role Of Local Businesses In Confronting Crime
(00:24:47) The Evolution Of Organized Retail Crime
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• NRF’s FIght Retail Crime Day wins Reed Award for Best Lobby Day
• 3 ways to fight retail crime
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