Universal Surveillance Systems (USS Corp) Announces Successful Northern California Organized Retail Crime Conference Today, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 29 Oct 2008
State Senator Leland Yee (D-SF/SM) Makes an Impact as Keynote Speaker
Newark, CA, October 29, 2008 – Upon concluding the Northern California Organized Retail Crime Conference at the Hilton Newark / Fremont in Newark, California, Universal Surveillance Systems (USS Corp.) announces an outstanding conference turnout. With nearly 200 law enforcement, government officials and retail loss prevention professionals in attendance, the conference focused on the critical issues facing ORC, while providing a forum for concerned professionals to come together to support each other and discuss the legislation desperately needed to combat the existing and ever-growing threat of ORC.
This event’s significance was reflected by the number of highly regarded national retailers who sponsored and supported it. With California retailers losing a shocking 5 billion each year to Organized Retail Crime, retailers, law enforcement, and elected officials were eager to spend the day discussing issues, trends and solutions to ORC.
Keynote speaker, Senator Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, provided an informative presentation on State of California ORC Legislation Update. Additional VIP speakers included:
Joseph LaRocca, VP of Loss Prevention for the National Retail Federation
o TOPIC: Federal Legislation Update
Nelson Harrah, Sr. National Manager or ORC, Gap Inc.
o TOPIC: Mall Security Training
Kevin Tyrrell, National Program Manager, Financial Programs / Cornerstone Unit, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
o TOPIC: Partnerships in Action
Rory Stallard, Investigation Team Leader, Target
o TOPIC: Law Enforcement Resources
Suni Shamapande, VP of Loss Prevention for BCBG / Maxazria Group
o TOPIC: Economic Crisis Impact on ORC
The highly informative panel was led by industry expert Mike Keenan, Director of Loss Prevention for Mervyn’s as our Moderator. Panelists included:
Senator Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo
Mark VanBeest, Director of Investigations, JC Penny
Stephan Chase, Loss Prevention Manager, Walgreen’s
Dan Diggins, Director of Loss Prevention and Safety, Fry’s Electronics
Joseph Espinola, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney
Maureen Williams, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney
Sergeant David Moody, San Jose Police Department
Officer John Barg, San Jose Police Department
At the top of the attendees’ varied list of concerns was ORC’s impact on consumers during this turbulent economy. “We learned today that approximately 25 million workers, or 1 in 5 people, in our nation’s work force is related to the retail economy,” stated Dan Reynolds, Vice President, Sales, USS Corp. “One aspect of this issue that consumers do not fully understand is that the cost of stolen items or the financial loss to retailers is not the only loss. When criminals steal in large quantities, which is the reality of organized retail crime, we lose sales tax dollars that could be used for law enforcement, schools, parks and roads. 2007 Total dollars lost in California due to evaporated sales tax dollars is $242 million dollars. There are a lot of public resources that could benefit from those tax dollars.”
“This meeting of legislators, law enforcement and loss prevention experts from the retail industry happens at an important time as we face economic uncertainty heading into the fourth quarter and holidays – traditionally a strong time for retail,” stated Marty Brakel, Vice President, Business Development, USS Corp. “Consumers are at risk and USS Corp is proud to have partnered in organizing this event because we believe that it is critical for all parties to come together to support each other as we find solutions to ORC.”
“Our legislative efforts need to start by redefining ORC as more than mere shoplifting. As we move forward, we need to frame ORC prevention in the context of more than just retailers, because there is a greater sympathy for the needs of individuals, rather than just a business issue. Education will be important for all citizens. Given the fact that we are in a harsh economy and that paychecks are smaller and smaller, we need to work with the legislature to protect our citizens,” stated Dan Reynolds, Vice President, Sales, USS Corp.
Conference organizers wish to thank the supporters and sponsors of this event, including Ross, Target, JC Penney, Circuit City, Walgreen’s, Gap, Safeway, Fry’s Electronics, Limited Brands, NRF, and the California Retailers Association for their sponsorships, donations, participation and volunteers.
About USS
Universal Surveillance Systems (USS) is the leader in innovative loss prevention strategies. USS has combined unsurpassed technical innovation with unmatched service to earn preferred supplier status with an impressive list of leading retailers worldwide. Since 1995, the company has made its mark in the retail security / loss prevention industry by providing creative solutions to fit the needs of our clients. Universal Surveillance Systems is committed to providing high-tech products to aid in the fight against Organized Retail Crime. For information on the complete line of USS electronic article surveillance tags, closed-circuit television systems, digital video recorders and supplementary loss prevention solutions, visit USS online at www.universaleas.com or call (800) 488-9097.
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USS Corporation
Email: jzunich@universaleas.com
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