The "Organized Retail Crime" Panic [TEASER]

Explore the rise of organized retail crime and its financial burden on average families. Analyze the narrative around organized retail crime and question its authenticity. Examine the influence of retail lobbying and panic on public perception. Discuss the definition of organized retail crime and critique its perception. Research the effects of higher felony thresholds and bail reform on larceny crime rates. Examine the similarities between organized retail crime and the messaging around street gangs.