Bipartisan Support Grows for Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
The Combating Organized Crime Act has garnered significant bipartisan support, with 85 representatives and 23 senators backing the bill. This legislation aims to tackle the growing menace of organized crime, which is outpacing retailers and law enforcement's current capabilities.
Organized crime is a sophisticated and widespread issue, differing from petty theft in its scale and coordination. It often involves criminal networks operating across multiple jurisdictions, making it difficult for local and state authorities to combat effectively. The limitations of state laws in addressing this problem underscore the need for a unified national response.
The Combating Organized Crime Act seeks to establish an Organized Crime and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center under the Department of Homeland Security. This center would facilitate real-time data sharing and joint investigations between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The act also provides a framework for strengthening national data collection, improving intelligence sharing, supporting joint investigations, and targeting high-level offenders. Federal leadership is crucial to identify, investigate, disrupt, and dismantle these criminal networks.
The act has gained momentum with 9 states enacting crime legislation and 31 states considering 74 bills related to crime in 2025 alone. This widespread interest reflects the growing concern about the economic and public safety implications of organized crime.
The Combating Organized Crime Act, with its bipartisan support, seeks to enhance law enforcement capabilities and resources to tackle the escalating threat of organized crime. By fostering collaboration and intelligence sharing, the act aims to protect retailers, employees, and communities across the country from this sophisticated and widespread criminal activity.
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