In the Courtroom

ALTO advocates for retailers in the fight against retail crime, ensuring their voices are heard by investigators and prosecutors alike

Advocating for retailers throughout the legal process

ALTO’s local staff attorneys create lasting change by facilitating communication between retailers, sharing information on repeat offenders, and providing legal follow up on commonly underreported retail incidents.

What our staff attorneys do

Advocate on behalf of retail clients in court, ensuring repeat offenders are held accountable for their actions, and providing thoughtful and thorough victim impact statements for sentencing

Collaborate with prosecution and law enforcement by gathering evidence, testimony, witness statements, and data to help build successful cases

Ease the burden of court appearances by representing victims and witnesses of retail crime in court

Speak with policymakers to make sure retailers’ voices are heard when crime and justice reform are on the docket

Build relationships with prosecutors to highlight the impact of retail crime in their community and push for appropriate legal action to be taken, especially for repeat offenses

See some of our public safety wins

Beyond Shoplifting: ALTO’s Approach to Retail Safety Challenges

Beyond Shoplifting: ALTO’s Approach to Retail Safety Challenges

In the ever-evolving retail landscape, theft remains a significant concern; however, profound business disruptions affect the safety of in-store employees and customers on a daily basis. Behind the storefronts are a complex web of everyday challenges that extend far...

Case Study: Improving Retail Safety through Swift Incident Resolution

Case Study: Improving Retail Safety through Swift Incident Resolution

During an era of heightened retail safety concerns, ALTO is the ultimate partner in safeguarding retail spaces and end-to-end incident resolutions. Recent events at a retailer in Brooklyn, New York underline the efficacy of our comprehensive retail safety solution....

ALTO Announces Leadership Changes to Regional Operations

ALTO Announces Leadership Changes to Regional Operations

March 1, 2024 — ALTO is pleased to announce a significant leadership reorganization aimed at elevating excellence and support within our U.S. operations and across the ALTO Alliance. Effective today, Lourdes Saldana, who has served as Director of Operations for the...

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