In the Courtroom
ALTO advocates for retailers in the fight against retail crime, ensuring their voices are heard by investigators and prosecutors alike
Advocating for retailers throughout the legal process
ALTO’s local staff attorneys create lasting change by facilitating communication between retailers, sharing information on repeat offenders, and providing legal follow up on commonly underreported retail incidents.
What our staff attorneys do
Advocate on behalf of retail clients in court, ensuring repeat offenders are held accountable for their actions, and providing thoughtful and thorough victim impact statements for sentencing
Collaborate with prosecution and law enforcement by gathering evidence, testimony, witness statements, and data to help build successful cases
Ease the burden of court appearances by representing victims and witnesses of retail crime in court
Speak with policymakers to make sure retailers’ voices are heard when crime and justice reform are on the docket
Build relationships with prosecutors to highlight the impact of retail crime in their community and push for appropriate legal action to be taken, especially for repeat offenses
We are finally seeing legal results for our repeat retail crime cases. I think our teamwork and partnership with ALTO and their staff attorneys has made a huge difference in our stores.
ALTO has made a huge impact on my store. Their partnership with law enforcement has made a world of difference; I’ve never seen this level of police engagement and follow-up in my life. Safety has improved and my staff feels so supported.
Collaborating with ALTO’s team members has made our lives a lot easier. ALTO takes the burden off of our employees when it comes to collecting evidence for store incidents and preparing necessary documents for the police.
See some of our public safety wins
Protecting Store Employees and Patrons with ALTO’s Last-Mile Solution
A recent study by Motorola Solutions has uncovered a concerning rise in violent shoplifting incidents, with a more than one-third increase in the past year alone. 88% of retailers have experienced a surge in aggressive behavior from shoplifters, underscoring the...
Public Safety Success Stories: Read ALTO’s Recent Public Safety Wins
ALTO's first priority is safety for retail partners and consumers. Success stories are what drive ALTO towards wider outreach and more wins. Here are two recent stories where ALTO partnered with community outreach and law enforcement to mitigate crime hotspots and...
Public Safety Success Stories: Improving Communities with Communication and Perseverance
The United States Census Bureau estimates there are 19 million abandoned or vacant properties across the country. Though these properties can present opportunities for development, many fall into disrepair or suffer from misuse. For one community in Los Angeles, a...