2026 Retail Crime Conference -- From Checkout to Courtroom: Winning the Fight Against Retail Theft

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Founded in 1950, the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) is a national, non-partisan, non-profit membership association that provides training, technical assistance, and services to prosecutors around the country in support of the prosecution profession. Proudly supporting over 6,000 members nationwide, NDAA represents state and local prosecutors’ offices in rural, urban and suburban jurisdictions. NDAA serves as a nationwide, interdisciplinary resource center for research, training, knowledge building, and accountability as it works to promote the fair administration of justice. Governed by a Board of Directors made up of appointees chosen by states’ prosecuting associations and current and past NDAA officers, our executive leadership, staff, and board members routinely provide expert policy advice, data, and testimony to the United States Congress and the Executive Branch on a wide variety of criminal justice issues. NDAA also provides amicus curiae briefs to the United States Supreme Court on decisions that impact the work of prosecutors throughout the country to maintain a high standard of ethics and professional responsibility. As the leading source of national expertise on the prosecution function, NDAA is a valuable resource not for our members, but also for the media, academia, government, and the communities our members serve.

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2026 Retail Crime Conference -- From Checkout to Courtroom: Winning the Fight Against Retail Theft

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Conference

San Francisco

501 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Event Overview

Retail theft and organized retail crime are no longer petty offenses—they’re complex, high-impact crimes that drain resources and threaten community safety. This training equips local prosecutors, law enforcement and retailers with the tools to identify patterns, dismantle criminal networks, and build strong cases that hold offenders accountable. Through real-world examples, investigative strategies, and collaborative approaches, participants will learn how to turn retail crime prosecutions into a powerful deterrent.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify key trends and tactics used in retail theft and organized retail crime operations.

  2. Analyze investigative techniques for uncovering organized retail crime networks and linking cases across jurisdictions.

  3. Apply prosecutorial strategies to build strong cases against individuals and organized groups involved in retail theft.

  4. Collaborate effectively with law enforcement and retail partners to strengthen evidence collection and case preparation.

  5. Evaluate legal challenges and emerging issues related to prosecuting organized retail crime, including multi-state coordination and sentencing considerations.