Partner Contacts
Retail Industry Leaders Association: Vibrant Communities Initiative
Launched in January 2024, the Vibrant Communities Initiative is an innovative pilot program that unites 22 large retailers, 10 law enforcement agencies, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and the Seattle City Attorney’s Office. This initiative leverages new technology to enhance collaboration among retailers, police departments, and prosecutors to tackle high-impact offenders. Pilot members meet weekly to discuss ongoing investigations and trends, sharing crucial information with law enforcement. All participants have access to the Auror platform for seamless information exchange.
Key Roles: Investigations and enforcement
Members: Limited to select retailers and law enforcement in King County
Website: rila.org
Washington Retail Association
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is the leading advocacy organization representing retailers throughout Washington, from major national chains to small independent businesses. WR employs a comprehensive strategy to combat organized retail crime (ORC), focusing on coordination, advocacy, and providing valuable resources to businesses across the state.
WR has worked closely with the Attorney General’s office to support the June 2022 launch of the AG led Task Force and helped secure $2.65 million in funding for the AG’s ORC Unit. As co-founder of WAORCA, WR has served as Chair of Policy and Government Affairs for the WARCA Board of Directors for the past 10 years.
Members: Open to all retailers in Washington
Website: washingtonretail.org
Washington Organized Retail Crime Association
The Washington Organized Retail Crime Association (WAORCA) is a volunteer organization that connects law enforcement and loss prevention professionals to combat organized retail crime (ORC) and other business-related crimes. In King County, WAORCA hosts regular meetings for retailers to share information with law enforcement and prosecutors on investigations and crime trends. They also provide training for retailers, and members have access to the Auror platform for information sharing.
In 2024, WAORCA received $1 million in state funding to launch three pilot programs aimed at addressing ORC in Eastern Washington and other key areas.
Members: Retailers and law enforcement statewide
Website: waorca.org
Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance
United in the fight against Organized Retail Crime (ORC), retail and law enforcement leaders from Western state ORCAs have come together to create a powerful partnership. Through collaborative efforts, the organization combats ORC by hosting training conferences and symposiums, educating both law enforcement and the private sector on current and emerging crime trends.
Key Roles: Training and education
Website: https://www.western-states-orca.org/
National Retail Federation
United in the fight against Organized Retail Crime (ORC), retail and law enforcement leaders from Western state ORCAs have come together to create a powerful partnership. Through collaborative efforts, the organization combats ORC by hosting training conferences and symposiums, educating both law enforcement and the private sector on current and emerging crime trends.
Key Roles: Training and education
Website: https://nrf.com/
WA State Attorney General’s Office: Organized Retail Crime Task Force
Launched in January 2022, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the creation of a statewide Organized Retail Crime Task Force. The Task Force will improve coordination and collaboration among law enforcement agencies to address these multi-jurisdictional crimes that endanger employees and cause significant economic harm to our state.
Key Roles: Investigations and enforcement
Email Policy Team: policy_team@atg.wa.gov
Website: https://www.atg.wa.gov/task-forces#ORC
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