Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub up and running
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 12 months AGO
MOSES LAKE – The Washington Retail Association in partnership with Challenge Seattle and Washington Organized Retail Crime Association announced an online platform called the Organized Retail Crime Resource Hub, according to a WRA Oct. 7 press release.
The platform will be used to combat the increased organized retail theft by providing a centralized source of resources, tools, best practices for retailers, law enforcement and community stakeholders. The ORC Resource Hub will allow people to access training materials, share information across jurisdictions and help organize efforts to prevent, detect and prosecute organized retail theft.
According to the press release from WR the hub will streamline communication and resources which will lead to more efficient crime prevention.
The website is running at OrcreSourceHub.org.
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