SEPT 10, 2024 Day 1

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Registration Begins at 7 AM

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8AM – 830AM

Conference Opening

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• Introduction of ORCAS 

• Introduction of vendors 

 

Welcome and introduction of the Western States ORCAs being represented at the conference along with vendors supporting the conference.

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830AM - 9AM​

WSORCA Award Presentation

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Conference Recognition Awards

• IMPACT Award     

• Vision Award        

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Recognizing the leaders, innovators, and difference makers in the fight against organized retail crime.

 

9AM – 10AM

Keynote Address on ORC

 

Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has been the leading force in the fight against Organized Retail Crime in Utah, setting an example and leading the way for other states.

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10AM - 1030AM​

Vendor Coffee Break

 

Sponsor – Thomson Reuters

Presentation - Patrick Fischenich

Enjoy coffee and snacks in the Vendor and ORCA rooms, courtesy of Thomson Reuters

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1030AM – 12PM ​

Open-Source Investigations 

 

Detective Sean Smith

Learn the latest technology and methods in open-source investigations by industry expert Sean Smith.

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12PM – 1PM

LUNCH BREAK

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Lunch provided. Vendor and ORCA rooms open.

 

ORC Commanders Task Force Luncheon 

Sponsor - Auror

• Invitation Only              

• Virtual Option Available

 

1PM – 245PM ​

ORC Interviewing and Building Partnerships

 

Chris Norris, Wicklander & Zulawski

When intelligence gathering, what does law enforcement need from retail investigators and what would retailers want from law enforcement?

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245PM – 315PM

Vendor Coffee Break

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Sponsor - Safe Haven Defense

Presentation - Ted Czajkowski

Enjoy beverages and snacks in the Vendor and ORCA rooms, courtesy of Safe Haven Defense

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315PM – 415PM

Staying Safe in the Shadows

 

Ross Hay, Vigilare

Nancy Amoroso, Vigilare

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Subject Matter Experts examine and break down case studies, warning signs and lessons learned to increase investigator's safety and effectiveness while conducting Covert Mobile Surveillance.

 

415PM – 5PM​

3SI as an ORC Solution Provider 

 

Jason Daughrity, Sr. Project Coordinator, 3SI

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The presentation will discuss the national perspective of ORC and discuss the 3SI solution provider resources.

 

6PM - 8PM

Night One Networking Event

 

Sponsor - LVT 

Pins and Ales 

12101 State St, Draper, UT 84020 

Join us for an after-hours networking event with appetizers sponsored by LVT 

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SEPT 11, 2024 Day 2

 

8AM

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Honor Guard Opening 

 

810AM – 9AM

ORC Task Force Panel

 

Theresa Turner – Deputy District Attorney Organized Retail Theft Task Force
Sergeant Patrick Flynn – Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Detective Mike Zacher – Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Commander James Russell – Utah CASE Unit

Moderator – Alexander Snyder

 

Learn about ORC task forces from creation and funding to execution and investigations with a panel of task force leaders from across the west.

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9AM – 10AM

Day Two Keynote Speaker

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Beyond the Frontline and Current Paradigms: Bridging Proactive Prevention and Strategic Investigation in Organized Retail Crime Control 

 

Cory Lowe, PhD, LPRC 

 

In the evolving landscape of organized retail crime, success hinges on a balanced approach that combines proactive prevention with reactive investigation. This keynote will explore the critical need for dual strategies—leveraging product protection techniques that generate "breadcrumbs" that can be leveraged for investigations, as well as valuable incident and case data to fuel future preventive efforts. Attendees will gain insights into how these interconnected practices not only deter crime but also empower both retailers and law enforcement to track, analyze, and respond to threats with precision and effectiveness. Join us to discover how to move to the next era of organized retail crime control. 

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10AM - 1030AM​

Vendor Coffee Break

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Sponsor - Metro One

Enjoy coffee and snacks in the Vendor and ORCA rooms, courtesy of Metro One

 

1030AM - 11AM​

ORCA Leadership Panel

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Leaders from the western states discuss the issues impacting their orcas and the work being done to impact the future of ORC in the west.

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Jake Crank - Nevada ORCA President

Jeremy Girard - Oregon ORCA President Retail

Detective Mike Zacher - Oregon ORCA President Law Enforcement

Carl Kleinknecht - Washington ORCA Vice President

​Moderator - Paul Korec

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1100AM – 12PM​

Fast Pass to Prosecution for Retailers

 

Preston Schaub, Deputy Prosecutor Yolo County 

Andrew Bornhoeft, Investigator Yolo County

An innovative direct theft reporting system

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12PM – 1PM​

LUNCH BREAK  - Chick-fil-A

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Lunch provided. Vendor and ORCA rooms open 

 

1PM – 2PM​

Chinese Gift Card Money Laundering (Operation Red Hook)

 

Keith Kearley, HSI  

Combatting Transnational Organized Crime Committed by Chinese Nationals via Money Laundering Through Gift Card Crimes 

 

2PM – 245PM​

Briefing on Romanian Organized Crime

 

Seth Fiore, HSI

Federal Overview of Romanian Organized Crime; Successes, Challenges, and Options

 

245PM – 315PM​

Vendor Coffee Break

 

Sponsor - Motorola

Enjoy beverages and snacks in the Vendor and ORCA rooms, courtesy of Motorola

 

315pm – 415PM

Retail Theft and Federal Forfeiture

 

Tonya Andrews, AUSA 

In this presentation, AUSA Andrews will talk about strategies to employ federal remedies for retail theft, specifically forfeiture.  She will discuss how to investigate and identify a federal crime in an area primarily conducted regionally. She will also discuss the methods for identifying and forfeiting assets traceable to retail theft criminal organizations.

 

415PM – 5PM 

The National ORCA Movement 

 

Raul Agular, Sr. Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships, Auror 

 Our mission is to transform how communities report, solve, and prevent crime.

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SEPT 12, 2024 – Day 3 (4 hours)

 

8AM - 9AM

Coordinating Retail Crime Missions:

Law Enforcement and Asset Protection Considerations for Increasing Mission Efficiency and Success

 

Det. Mike Zacher, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

Are you looking to coordinate your first retail crime mission and looking for some tips?

Have you conducted multiple missions and are looking for ways to improve their efficiency?

This presentation will address factors to consider when planning retail crime missions such as: determining mission location, availability of law enforcement and asset protection resources, available tools and techniques, delegation of resources, partnerships with corrections, evidence technicians and district/ prosecuting attorney’s offices and managing discovery. Can your mission be multi-faceted and address retail crime as well as auto, bicycle, and package thefts? These topics will be discussed among several others.

 

9AM - 10AM

Card Reader Skimmers-Developing Investigations

 

Lee Frasier, Walmart

Terry Woodman, Target

 

10AM - 1030AM

Vendor Coffee Break

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Sponsor – Safe Haven Defense

Enjoy coffee and snacks in the Vendor and ORCA rooms, courtesy of Safe Haven Defense

 

1030AM-1130AM

Washington Eastern European Fences

 

Jeremy Girard Field Investigations, Target

Detective Brian Jordan, Renton Police

Learn key lessons on the investigation and prosecution of extensive organized retail crime case involving a fencing location.

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1130AM - 12PM

CONFERENCE WRAP UP