Compton, CA – ALTO, in collaboration with key retail partners, held its second annual Alliance meeting on August 29, 2024, in Compton, CA. This event aimed to increase awareness, foster collaboration on retail safety, and provide networking opportunities, creating a unified approach to combating crime in Southern California.
Southern California retail crime meeting highlights: collaborative success, legislative updates, expert insights, and strategic actions against retail theft
Southern California faces significant challenges with retail theft and crime, impacting numerous stores across the region. The meeting provided a platform for retailers to come together, showcasing the achievements of ALTO and its partners over the past year. Attendees, which included representatives from ALTO retail partners and key community leaders, discussed best practices and current trends with expert guest speakers, paving the way for innovative solutions to combat retail crime.
ALTO operations leadership, key leaders from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the District Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles, as well as representatives from ALTO’s retail partners, gathered for the event; among those present were Ralphs, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Bloomingdales, and Northgate Markets.
The guest speaker panel included Russell Veloni, Senior Lead Officer of LAPD Harbor Division; Jacob Lee, Deputy District Attorney of Los Angeles; and Esther Kim, Deputy District Attorney of Los Angeles. Their insights highlighted the critical importance of documentation and reporting, emphasizing quality communication with the ALTO team to build robust cases against offenders. They also stressed the necessity of accurate and timely evidence to ensure effective follow-through in court.
During the meeting, the benefits of the ALTO Alliance were highlighted, showing how a unified voice and collaborative efforts among retailers have led to more extensive and successful cases against repeat offenders. ALTO Senior Attorney Philip Okita discussed new California laws affecting retail theft and their implications for the industry, advising on the importance of detailed victim statements and substantial video evidence for building strong cases.
Key action items to support the Alliance’s goals include creating monthly communications to highlight repeat offenders and community events, scheduling future ALTO Alliance meetings for collaboration, and offering detailed information on new California laws impacting retail theft.
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