ISCPO Announces Successful London Security Summit

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) today announced the successful conclusion of its Security Summit, which took place yesterday, at the Verkada London Office. The event brought together leading security and supply chain professionals to discuss critical issues facing the industry with a focus on risk mitigation strategies and regional security challenges.

The summit featured a diverse agenda of speakers and panel discussions, providing attendees with valuable insights and networking opportunities. Topics included proactive prevention of freight crime and cargo theft, human trafficking, ethical considerations of AI, and the latest in security challenges impacting the UK, Europe, and the globe.

Byron Smith, President & Chairman of the ISCPO, remarked on the event’s success. “The ISCPO Security Summit in London was an exceptional platform for professionals to collaborate and share knowledge on the unique security challenges in this vital region. The discussions and connections made here will be instrumental in strengthening the global supply chain security community. The ISCPO Board Director, Marco Alongi did an exceptional job pulling together the event and the host of superb speakers.”

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ORCAs Winning the War on Retail Crime?
Organized Retail Crime Alliances Show Real Results in Reducing Retail Crime

By the D&D Daily staff

Across the country, Organized Retail Crime Alliances (ORCAs) are proving to be one of the most effective tools in combating retail theft — and the results are increasingly hard to ignore. These collaborative partnerships between retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other industry stakeholders are helping to bring down crime rates, recover stolen merchandise, and dismantle organized theft rings that have plagued stores for years.

From California to Florida, local and regional ORCAs are reporting measurable progress. In several states, coordinated data-sharing has led directly to large-scale takedowns of theft crews responsible for millions in losses. The success of these efforts lies in their ability to break down silos — connecting retailers who once worked in isolation with detectives, analysts, and prosecutors who can act on leads quickly.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) have both emphasized the importance of these alliances in the fight against organized retail crime, especially as states continue to pass legislation targeting ORC operations. By providing a platform for real-time communication, training, and case collaboration, ORCAs help turn fragmented theft reports into actionable intelligence.

Recent success stories underscore this impact. The Illinois ORCA’s coordination with Chicago-area police led to the arrest of a theft crew responsible for more than $1 million in stolen merchandise from big-box retailers. In Florida, intelligence shared through the state’s ORCA network helped law enforcement recover hundreds of stolen gift cards and counterfeit receipts, preventing further fraud.

As ORC activity grows more complex, with suspects often operating across multiple jurisdictions and states, these alliances are evolving to meet the challenge — incorporating advanced analytics, surveillance technology, and partnerships with federal agencies. Many experts say the model demonstrates what’s possible when the retail community and law enforcement share a unified mission.

The takeaway is clear: Organized Retail Crime Alliances are no longer just a best practice — they’re an essential part of reducing theft, increasing safety, and protecting retail employees and consumers alike.


Surprise ICE Raid Hits NYC Street Vendors
ICE agents arrest street vendors along Canal St. in lower Manhattan
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents swooped down on Canal St. in lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon in a surprise raid and detained a number of individuals, police sources said.

ICE agents rounded up people along several blocks of Canal St., from Church St. to Lafayette St., on the borders of SoHo, Tribeca and Chinatown, shutting down the area as they conducted a raid targeting illegal street vendors, according to witnesses and ABC 7.

Bobbie Baro, a longtime vendor originally from Mauritania, who was selling knockoff Beats headphones, said when the agents showed up, “Everybody started running.” He said he didn’t run because, “I have ID.”

Sean Sweeney of the SoHo Alliance, a local community group, said the raid didn’t come as a surprise because residents have been concerned about the vendors increasingly taking up space on the sidewalk and selling counterfeit goods.

“The guys who were selling the counterfeit merchandise, it was centered on Canal and Broadway, and they were there for quite a few years,” Sweeney said. “People complained, but it was contained and it didn’t spread. For the last six months, for some reason, it has spread east all the way to Mulberry St.”

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani decried the raid on the street vendors, posting, “Federal agents from ICE and HSI — some in military fatigues and masks — descended on Chinatown today in an aggressive and reckless raid on immigrant street vendors. Once again, the Trump administration chooses authoritarian theatrics that create fear, not safety. It must stop.” nydailynews.com


Property Crime Dropped 8% in 2024 - But Remains High
Here are the 15 cities with highest property crime rates
Property crime in major U.S. cities dropped 8 percent last year, but it remains relatively high in some of the cities recently targeted by President Trump’s threats of federal intervention.

While violent crime is relatively low in the West Coast cities of Portland, Ore., and San Francisco, both cities rank significantly higher among major cities when it comes to property crime (Nos. 2 and 13, respectively).

Here’s the full list of cities with the highest rate of property offenses:

- Memphis, Tenn.
- Portland, Ore.
- Seattle, Wash.
- Denver, CO
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Albuquerque, N.M.
- San Antonio, Tex.
- Philadelphia, PA
- Nashville, Tenn.
- Detroit, Mich.
- Houston, Tex.
- Baltimore, Md.
- San Francisco, Cal.
- Charlotte, N.C.
- Washington, D.C. thehill.com


NY Times Highlights CA's Organized Retail Theft Surge
Police Break Up Lego Theft Ring, Recovering Hundreds of Beheaded Figurines

Officials said they had discovered tens of thousands of Lego pieces at a California home and arrested a man who trafficked in the stolen collectibles.

Retail theft and organized retail theft in California has been on the rise in recent years, according to police and government figures.

From 2014 through 2023, reported retail theft increased by about 11 percent in California, according to a June report by the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office. It’s hard to say how often theft rings like this are formed.

“The number of cases where a theft-related crime occurs at a retail business, specifically, is not tracked,” said Caitlin O’Neil, a principal fiscal and policy analyst at that office. “This is because statewide crime statistics are generally not tracked by the type of victim.”

The police said they had partnered with Walmart and Target to investigate the Lego thefts.

“Our collaboration with law enforcement in combating organized retail crime is critical in fulfilling our mission of helping people save money and live better,” a Walmart spokesman said. nytimes.com


First suspects convicted under Virginia’s organized retail theft law

Newsom to Trump: We’re suing immediately if you send troops into San Francisco

As Trump targets SF, other Bay Area cities say no indication of National Guard deployment