ALTO’s Impact on Retail Crime Accountability in San Francisco

by Miranda Reyes | Apr 21, 2025 | Case Studies

On July 9, 2024, a department store in San Francisco experienced a theft carried out by a prolific repeat offender known for targeting local retailers. Thanks to a prompt incident report, the individual was apprehended the same day of the incident This case...

Case Study: ALTO’s Collaboration Leads to Justice for Tucson Retailer

by Miranda Reyes | Jan 30, 2025 | Case Studies

Effective resolution of retail crime incidents is critical for ensuring the safety of employees, protecting businesses, and deterring future incidents. This case study highlights the successful resolution of an organized retail crime (ORC) case involving two...

In The Red Zone of Retail Crime, ALTO Scores: Insights from Esther Alcaraz on ALTO’s Winning Accountability Strategy

by Miranda Reyes | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog

Just like the final 20 yards can determine the outcome of a football game, store safety often hinges on effectively pushing retail crime through the red zone. This is the critical final stage where incident management efforts culminate, converting arrests and...

Case Study: Strategic Communication and Legal Expertise Lead to ORC Conviction

by Miranda Reyes | Sep 23, 2024 | Case Studies

In 2024, ALTO partnered with Glendale PD and LAPD to address an organized retail crime (ORC) group targeting various retail locations. By leveraging tactical communication and legal expertise, ALTO aided law enforcement in identifying and apprehending the suspects,...

Investigations and Arrests Help Mitigate the Problem, But What Comes Next? 

by Miranda Reyes | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog

Addressing retail crime involves more than apprehension; it requires building robust cases from these arrests and navigating them through the judicial system. Legal consequences are key to deter offenders from reoffending and requisite to fostering safety. The final...