ORC News

FROM THE MID-ATLANTIC & BEYOND

From the Board of Directors

Thank You for Making the 6th Annual MDRA ORC Conference a Success!

To everyone who attended the Maryland Retailers Alliance 6th Annual ORC Conference — co-hosted by MAORCA — thank you! With over 150 attendees, we heard powerful presentations from:

  • Maryland Office of the Attorney General

  • U.S. Secret Service

  • USDA Special Investigations Unit

  • Retail industry leaders from the MD Retailers Alliance, MAORCA, and RILA

  • Corporal Wilson (Hampton, VA Police) on a major ORC fencing investigation

  • International Association of Interviewers on ORC subject interviewing and professional development

  • IP House sharing powerful OSINT tools (ip-house.com)

Special thanks to our MAORCA Sponsors:
Target, Amazon, LVT, Volt-AI, Auror, and our newest partner — McAfee Institute

And our Event Sponsors:
Giant, Target, Lowe’s, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Altria, Coca-Cola, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Under Armour and AXIS.

MAORCA x McAfee Institute: A Strategic Partnership for Investigative Training

We’re proud to announce our newest strategic alliance with the McAfee Institute, a national leader in intelligence and investigation training.

Starting August 2025, MAORCA members will gain exclusive access to:

 Monthly live webinars on ORC trends, OSINT, human trafficking links, cryptocurrency fraud, and more
 Top-tier instructors and expert insights
 Special scholarship opportunities on McAfee certification programs
 CPE Credits + Certificates for participation
 Career-building opportunities for all levels

Our first webinar kicks off in August — stay tuned for your invite and registration link. This partnership is another way MAORCA is delivering real value to our members and elevating the fight against organized retail crime.

Save the Date: MAORCA Fall ORC Conference – October 30, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual MAORCA Fall ORC Conference, hosted at Tysons Corner Mall on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Mark your calendars now — more details and registration info coming soon!

New Investigative Tools Available on MAORCA.org

MAORCA has rolled out powerful new tools for your field use, including:

  • Comprehensive ORC Investigation Checklist

  • Pre-Sentencing Statement Guide — with aggravating factor language

  • ORC Investigation Template

  • Case Presentation Outline for prosecutors and leadership

Access all resources now at: www.MAORCA.org → Resources