WEBINAR

The Growing Threats of Organized Retail Crime

Discover how organized retail crime is evolving into a sophisticated threat—and what retailers, law enforcement, and communities can do to fight back—in this must-attend live webinar featuring expert insights and real-world strategies.

October 22, 2025

5:00 PM UTC

1 hour

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October 22, 2025

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1 hour

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Summary

The rise of organized retail crime (ORC) has become one of the most pressing challenges for retailers, law enforcement, and the broader community. This live webinar will dive into the growing threats ORC groups pose, increasingly using sophisticated methods to steal large volumes of goods and disrupt supply chains. Expert panelists will share insights into how ORC operations are evolving and discuss the impact on both businesses and consumers. Additionally, the webinar will address retailers' strategies and technologies to combat this crime wave, from advanced surveillance systems to collaborative efforts with local law enforcement. Attendees will learn about the latest trends, real-world examples, and best practices for mitigating ORC's financial and operational consequences. The discussion will also touch on the importance of building a resilient security framework and strengthening cross-sector partnerships to stay ahead of these criminal organizations.

Webinar Discussion Points:

The evolving tactics and strategies used by organized retail crime groups.
The financial impact of ORC on retailers and its ripple effect on communities.
Advanced security technologies and surveillance systems combating ORC.
Collaborative efforts between retailers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
Best practices for building proactive security measures and improving ORC detection.

Speaker

Liz Martinez

Program Director of Administration of Justice and Forensic Science

Paradise Valley Community College

Liz Martinez is a consultant and expert witness in retail security, with a focus on organized retail crime, as well as in forensic linguistics. She is the Program Director of Administration of Justice and Forensic Science at Paradise Valley Community College. She is a Ph.D. candidate in linguistics at Arizona State University with a research focus on false confessions, and she serves as the Programs Chair for the Phoenix chapter of ASIS International. She is the author of the book The Retail Manager’s Guide to Crime & Loss Prevention: Protecting Your Business from Theft, Fraud and Violence (Looseleaf Law, 2004) and the novel Sticks and Stones, as well as hundreds of articles and short stories.

Aaron Wang

Senior Global Accounts Manager

Brivo

Aaron Wang is a Senior Global Accounts Manager at Brivo. He is responsible for building relationships with new prospects and end-users in the global and enterprise space and guiding them through their purchasing decisions by building value in Brivo Security Suite. Aaron has been with Brivo for 3-years in global and enterprise sales roles, has experience with specifying Brivo in our integrator channel for 4-years prior as a security consultant and sales manager, and has over 12-years in the retail industry. Aaron’s background is primarily in cloud physical security with a focus on global partnerships.

Moderator: Steve Lasky

Editorial Director

SecurityInfoWatch.com

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