retail crime

The ballot initiative seeks to revise Prop 47 to boost criminal penalties for repeat offenders of theft and certain drug crimes.

The industry is ‘frustrated’ with ‘inadequate’ measures taken by the government to prevent retail crime and prosecute offenders, a survey showed.

The police lacks resources to effectively deal with retail crime, according to the founder of a private investigation company operating in London.

Coles told The Epoch Times that the tech trial will involve 30 stores to see if it deters threats and keeps staff safe.