Fighting Retail Crime in Utah

What’s happening: Taylorsville Police Chief Brady Cottam says organized retail crime (ORC) is keeping officers busy and driving up costs for consumers — even if it doesn’t always make headlines.Why it matters: ORC drains local police resources and impacts prices across communities. With major retailers like Target and Walmart in Taylorsville, Cottam says the issue is both local and regional — requiring coordination across city lines.Big picture:Collaboration across jurisdictions and with retailers has improved thanks to shared radio and report systems.But the biggest challenge? Staying focused amid competing priorities like violent crime.Cottam calls for an “old school” approach — more community awareness and willingness to speak up.The takeaway: Combating ORC isn’t just a police issue — it takes partnerships, technology, and a watchful public to make a real dent.Retail's Most Wanted is presented by LVT and the Attorney General Alliance.