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Organized Retail Theft, defined by the FBI as large-scale theft of retail goods for resale, is a growing national issue, with 70% of retailers reporting increased incidents by repeat offenders. This has contributed to a rise in retail losses to $112.1 billion in 2022, sparking legislative and law enforcement responses in states like California, Washington, and New York. In response, prosecutors and industry experts are collaborating to address this escalating problem.

Author: PCE Staff

PCE at Work: An Annual Recap

Kevin Steele and Angela Bell of the Montgomery District Attorney’s Office, discuss a Youth Aid Panel.

Anna Rossi Anderson of the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, discussed having a day care center in the prosecutor’s office.

Ryan Mears of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office discussed the office’s Youth Programming Committee and Cyber Safety.

In this paper, the NBP explores the use of Community Advisory Boards for building stronger community partnerships and improving prosecutors’ role in the criminal justice process.  Offices interested in creating a Board will find information about how to create a Board, conduct its work, and evaluate the results. 

Brandon Epstein, Chief Forensic Officer at Medex Forensics, discussed AI and deepfakes.

Mark Starr and Kirk Arthur of Microsoft discussed how AI will be used in technology.

Professor Frank Coyle, Ph.D., of Southern Methodist University discussed artificial intelligence.