WAORCA (Washington Organized Retail Crime Association)

A very disappointing move on the City of Seattle when a retailer is creating their own solutions with little to no support from the city. It’s definitely concerning when cities like Seattle and King County don't take stronger action to address ORC (Organized Retail Crime) and retail theft, especially when other major cities like San Francisco and Portland are making strides and holding offenders accountable. As Seattle and King County has moved much slower than other major cities to support the retail industry the loss of more retailers might be inevitable. Losing retailers impacts not only the local economy but also community safety and consumer trust. WAORCA urges the City to do much more to battle ORC and retail theft so stores like Safeway do not have to take these measures to keep their stores profitable. #accountability https://lnkd.in/gBhygppV

WAORCA is keeping the momentum going with another great King County Chapter Meeting. Thank you Tukwila Police Department for hosting. Thank you to all the retailers that attended. Thank you King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Renton Police, and King County Sheriff's Office for attending.

Did you know WAORCA host meetings throughout Washington State? We host meetings in large, medium and smaller communities and continue to bring attention to ORC. Thanks to Bob Fisher for hosting the monthly Whatcom County Chapter and all the work in Whatcom County. Thank you to the Bellis Fair Mall for providing the meeting space! Thank you to all who were able to join us from Lowes, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Costco, Macy’s, Bellingham Police Department, Bellis Fair Mall Security and local business Hardware Sales Inc. Appreciate the support and guest attending including Bellingham City Council Member Dan Hammil along with Tyson Simmons and Brookelyn McClellan of Hardware Sales Inc.

Great turn out at the WAORCA Pierce County Chapter meeting. Thanks to everyone that attended and shared. Thank you, Tacoma Police Department for the space, and Pierce County District Attorney Office for presenting. Thank you at Maria McGuinness for leading and Cynthia T. for helping with the content of the meeting.

Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance is excited to announce that registration opens up on April 1st for the premiere 3-day ORC Conference. This one of a kind collabortive approach with all the ORCA’s from the West coming together to fight ORC and offer training to retailers, district attorney’s and law enforcement with opportunities to network and enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast will be a conference you don’t want to miss. Organized Retail Crime Association of Oregon(ORCAOR) WAORCA (Washington Organized Retail Crime Association) UTORCA (Utah Organized Retail Crime Association) Organized Retail Crime Association of Idaho Inc. (ORCAID) San Diego Organized Retail Crime Alliance (SDORCA) Los Angeles Organized Retail Crime Association (LAORCA) Nevada Organized Retail Crime Association

WAORCA is excited to share Registration opens up on April 1st for the Western States ORC 3-day conference in Seaside, Oregon. This collaborative effort and partnership with all the ORCA’s from the West will be a Conference you do not want to miss. Mark your calendars now.

Great story by Loss Prevention Magazine highlighting the legislative successes in Washington and Oregon. This funding for WAORCA and Law Enforcement was a huge win. Great work Dan Floyd and Brandon Housekeeper for leading the efforts. Great work Robert Nelson, CFI, Carl K. and Jeremy Girard for being on the Task Force and helping drive the efforts. https://lnkd.in/g9pb_xHq

Great job Lynnwood PD. #ORC WAORCA (Washington Organized Retail Crime Association) #grantfunded https://lnkd.in/g6ytVWYH

Great case and collaboration by Chelsea Tower, LPC with Ulta and the Renton Police Special Enforcement team who continue to work closely with retail investigators to close out these impactful ORC cases. Thank You, Renton Police for your dedication to ORC and the support provided to retailers. https://lnkd.in/gXYYvH_x