Partner Contacts
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
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
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
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/
Additional Contacts
US District Attorneys (Washington State)
Prosecuting Attorneys (Washington Counties)
- Adams County
- Asotin County
- Benton County
- Chelan County
- Clallam County
- Columbia County
- Cowlitz County
- Douglas County
- Ferry County
- Franklin County
- Garfield County
- Grant County
- Grays Harbor County
- Island County
- Jefferson County
- King County
- Kitsap County
- Kittitas County
- Klickitat County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Mason County
- Okanogan County
- Pacific County
- Pend Oreille County
- Pierce County
- San Juan County
- Skagit County
- Skamania County
- Snohomish County
- Spokane County
- Stevens County
- Thurston County
- Wahkiakum County
- Walla Walla County
- Whitman County
- Yakima County
Law Enforcement
Technology Contacts
- Auror The Retail Crime Intelligence Platform
- Axon Axon Academy is a virtual platform that connects your agency and its users with Axon training content to help them learn more about Axon products. It is designed to get you up to speed quickly, allowing you to easily find courses, resources, and register for in-person training.
- Flock Safety We help eliminate crime by providing a comprehensive public safety platform with actionable evidence to solve, deter, and reduce crime across communities.
- SAFR SAFR SCAN is a touchless access control device that uses facial recognition to verify identity, offering fast, reliable, and secure integration with access control systems.
MARKETPLACE ORC CONTACTS
Amazon
Amazon’s ORC Engagement Team (ORCET) can be reached at LP0utreach@amazon.com.
Law enforcement information requests can be submitted via a request tracker: Click Here
Etsy
Etsy’s policy on requesting information about buyers and sellers: Click Here
Intellectual property owners can register their brands and report suspected violations here: Click Here
Nextdoor
Law enforcement can make requests on line at: Click Here
More information about Nextdoor’s law enforcement support: Click Here
eBay
Victims can contact eBay’s ORC team at proact@ebay.com.
Law enforcement can contact the team at lawenforcement@ebay.com and submit requests to investigators on this portal: Click Here
More information about working with eBay’s Criminal & Regulatory Investigations Team: Click Here
Mercari
Law enforcement can make requests online at: Click Here
Meta
Law enforcement can make requests online at: Click Here
OfferUp, Inc.
Victims who believe that a prohibited item (including stolen goods) is on OfferUp can contact: records@offerup.com or use the process described here: Click Here
Law Enforcement agencies can also contact records@offerup.com. A page describing specific law enforcement resources, including how to use the LeadsOnline investigation system, can be found at: Click Here