Federal Center Established to Combat Organized Retail Theft and Store Violence.
This law establishes the Organized Retail Crime Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security to tackle criminal groups that steal retail goods, often using violence against employees and shoppers. The Center will coordinate federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts, share threat information with retailers, and track crime trends. This aims to improve public safety during shopping and reduce the economic losses caused by large-scale theft.
Key points
Creation of a new federal coordination center to specifically target organized retail crime, including groups selling stolen goods online.
The Center will facilitate information sharing between federal agencies (like FBI and Secret Service) and local police to enhance investigations.
Mandate for annual public reports on organized retail crime trends and evaluation of existing training programs for law enforcement.
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