Combatting Organized Retail Crime

The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) is proud to partner with the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) to address the growing threat of organized retail crime (ORC) and its impact on public safety, local economies, and community trust. This cross-sector collaboration brings prosecutors and retail leaders together to build stronger relationships, improve communication, and develop coordinated strategies to prevent and respond to retail crime.

Retail crime doesn’t just affect store shelves; it threatens worker safety, contributes to violence, and drains resources from communities. Through this partnership, NDAA and RILA are advancing innovative solutions and engaging local leaders to address these challenges head-on.

Vibrant Communities Initiative 

At the heart of this partnership is the Vibrant Community Initiative, a national effort designed to build stronger relationships between prosecutors, retailers, law enforcement, and community partners.

The initiative fosters collaboration at the local level to ensure stakeholders are working together to:

• Identify and disrupt organized retail crime rings
• Promote fair and effective prosecution
• Reduce recidivism and retail-related violence
• Improve safety for store employees, customers, and communities

Through roundtable discussions, shared best practices, and coordinated outreach, the Vibrant Community Initiative serves as a model for holistic crime prevention that strengthens the safety and vitality of neighborhoods across the country.

Access Vibrant Communities Initiative Resources here

National Store Walks

Strengthening Community Safety Through Collaborative Action

National Store Walk Month is a signature component of the partnership between NDAA and RILA. Typically held annually in the Fall, prosecutors and retail leaders across the country participate in join store walks to witness firsthand the challenges retailers face and the steps they are taking to deter crime. 

These walks:

• Foster open dialogue between prosecutors and retailers
• Identify opportunities for local collaboration
• Build mutual understanding and trust
• Highlight innovative loss prevention and safety measures

Together, NDAA and RILA are leading the charge to ensure safer communities, smarter enforcement strategies, and a united front against organized retail crime.