Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023

Bill 118 s 139, also known as the Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish an Organized Retail Crime Center within the Department of Justice. This center would be responsible for coordinating efforts to combat organized retail crime, which involves groups of individuals stealing large quantities of merchandise from retail stores for the purpose of reselling it for profit.

The bill outlines the duties of the Organized Retail Crime Center, which include collecting and analyzing data on organized retail crime, providing training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and retail businesses, and facilitating communication and collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the center and requires annual reports to be submitted to Congress on its activities and effectiveness in combating organized retail crime. The goal of this legislation is to help reduce the prevalence of organized retail crime and protect businesses and consumers from the negative impacts of this illegal activity. Overall, the Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023 aims to enhance the coordination and effectiveness of efforts to combat organized retail crime through the establishment of a dedicated center within the Department of Justice.