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Industry Efforts Paying Off
NRF Urges Congress to Pass Federal Retail Crime Bill

NRF statement regarding House Judiciary Committee's markup of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act.

he following statement may be attributed to National Retail Federation Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French following the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act.

“ORC continues to be a multifaceted problem, afflicting all aspects of the retail industry and the customers they serve. Organized groups are now diversifying their criminal portfolios, exploiting vulnerabilities across the entire retail ecosystem for financial gain.

“The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act establishes a coordinated crime center within Homeland Security Investigations to foster collaboration across jurisdictions, enhance investigative resources and build upon the progress that has been made at the state level.

“NRF has long supported federal legislation to strengthen federal, state and local law enforcement coordination so that they can further counteract these crimes and bring criminals to justice. NRF applauds House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan and Ranking Member Raskin for a successful markup of this important legislation. We now urge the House to vote on it and for the Senate to quickly follow suit and pass it into law.”

NRF submitted a letter of support in advance of the House Judiciary Committee’s markup.

In December 2025, NRF submitted a written statement for the record for a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance hearing outlining the impacts of ORC on retailers and consumers.

According to NRF’s “The Impact of Theft & Violence 2025” report, more than half of retailers surveyed reported increases in phone scams (70%), digital and ecommerce frauds (55%), shoplifting and merchandise theft (52%), and cargo or supply chain thefts (50%) being conducted by ORC groups over the past 12 months.

As the leading authority and voice for retail, NRF has spearheaded industry efforts for policy reform on crucial ORC legislation. nrf.com


Anti-Theft Tech Still Needs Strong LP Teams
Automated LP Technology Relies on Strong LP Teams to Deliver Results

By the D&D Daily staff

As retailers expand their use of automated loss prevention (LP) technology, one point is becoming increasingly clear: these systems are most effective when supported by experienced LP professionals. While automation can surface risk and accelerate detection, human expertise remains essential to interpretation, response and long-term shrink reduction.

Automated LP platforms typically combine computer vision, POS data and analytics to identify potential theft indicators such as missed scans, ticket switching, refund abuse and repeat transaction patterns. These tools are designed to highlight anomalies at scale, particularly in high-volume environments like self-checkout and front-end operations. However, the technology does not determine intent, make enforcement decisions or resolve incidents on its own.

LP teams play a critical role in validating alerts, assessing context and determining appropriate responses. Factors such as customer behavior, store conditions and operational nuances often require judgment that automated systems cannot provide. Without trained professionals reviewing and acting on alerts, even the most advanced detection tools risk generating noise rather than meaningful outcomes.

Strong LP teams are also central to how automated systems are configured and improved over time. Detection thresholds, escalation rules and exception handling require continuous tuning based on real-world conditions. LP leaders provide the feedback loops that help systems adapt to new theft tactics, reduce false positives and align technology performance with store operations.

In addition, automation depends on LP expertise to translate data into action. Aggregated insights across stores can reveal organized retail theft trends, vulnerable merchandise and process gaps—but identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures remains a human-led function. Decisions around staffing, store layout changes, merchandise protection and law enforcement engagement continue to rest with LP professionals.

Retailers with successful deployments consistently emphasize governance, training and collaboration between technology teams, operations and LP leadership. Automated tools are most effective when embedded into clear workflows and supported by associates who understand how to respond appropriately and safely.

As retail shrink challenges persist, automation is becoming a valuable component of loss prevention strategies. But its impact is fundamentally tied to the strength of the LP teams behind it. Technology may surface risk, but people remain responsible for turning information into prevention, protection and measurable results.

   RELATED: House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill Targeting ORC


ORC Investigations Up 3,000%
Organized retail crime investigations up 31x since Governor Newsom took office

State officials recover $17 million in big-ticket retail theft items just last year

Gavin Newsom today announced that since he took office, organized retail crime investigations at the local and state level have increased by 3,000%, from 24 in 2019 to 734 in 2025, thanks to record state funding and new efforts. Recapping the coordinated work done by state law enforcement officials to take down organized retail crime statewide, the Governor also announced a record number of high-ticket stolen assets recovered – nearly $17 million – over the course of the last 12 months.

Through 734 investigations and 1,208 arrests for organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol seized more than 272,000 stolen items in 2025 alone.

Takedowns on the rise since 2019

CHP officers, with the help of public safety funding, increased recruitment efforts, legislative action, and more solid partnerships, have been able to grow their organized retail crime operations year after year. And the results speak for themselves – CHP has significantly increased investigations, arrests, and asset recovery, when compared to 7 years ago.

Led by the CHP, this work is done through the Organized Retail Crime Task Force (Task Force), which works with state, local, and federal partners to tackle retail crime statewide and increase public safety through nation-leading new laws and years of state investments to combat crime.

In December alone, officers conducted 103 investigations, made 239 arrests, and recovered 59,992 assets worth an estimated $1.2 million.

“The establishment of our Organized Retail Crime Task Force in 2019 marked a clear commitment to confronting this growing threat head-on,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Through consistent enforcement, strong partnerships and hundreds of arrests each year, we continue to target those who exploit retail theft for profit. Addressing organized retail crime is essential to safeguarding public safety, supporting lawful businesses, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve.”

Since the inception of this task force in 2019, the CHP has been involved in over 4,300 investigations, leading to the arrest of over 5,000 suspects and the recovery of over 1.5 million stolen goods valued at nearly $70 million as of December 31, 2025. gov.ca.gov


Retail Crime Incidents Every Five Minutes
Australia: Retail crime now a five-minute reality for Victorians
Retail crime has become a routine and systemic part of daily life in Victoria, with Crime Statistics Agency data revealing almost 100,000 incidents in retail settings last year — the equivalent of one incident every five minutes.

The data, covering the year to September 2025, shows retail is now the third most common location for recorded crime in the state, behind only streets and private dwellings, placing frontline retail workers and customers at increasing risk.

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Chris Rodwell said the scale of retail crime means it is no longer a sector-specific issue, but one that affects communities across Victoria.

“This new data confirms what our members have been telling us for some time,” he said. “Around nine in ten Australians visit a retailer weekly or more often, and almost two in three either work in retail or have a close friend or family member who does. This is happening in suburban shopping centres, regional towns and CBDs alike, and the impact is being felt right across the community.”

The CSA figures show retail crime continues to accelerate, with total retail offences up 11.2 per cent year-on-year, including a 13.5 per cent increase in theft to more than 60,000 incidents and a 14.8 per cent rise in assaults. Since the post-COVID baseline in 2022, total retail offences have increased 63 per cent, with theft up more than 90 per cent.

Rodwell welcomed the increased police presence in retail shopping centres over the summer period, acknowledging its positive impact on safety. ragtrader.com.au


SF crime rates hit historic lows — except in these 2 neighborhoods

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