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...

Enhancing Retail Safety One Store At A Time

Enhancing Retail Safety One Store At A Time

Each retail store, with its unique characteristics and inherent vulnerabilities, faces a set of safety challenges that are distinct to their circumstances. Considering factors such as location, clientele, and specific disruptions, the 2023 National Retail Security...

Case Study: A Turning Point for Transformation in Passaic, NJ

Case Study: A Turning Point for Transformation in Passaic, NJ

In the heart of Passaic, New Jersey, a national retailer in partnership with ALTO faced a recurring safety disruption that put staff and patrons at risk. The store was frequently targeted by a lone offender, leading to weekly chaos and a demoralizing atmosphere of...

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