Political Quotes

“during Police Week, I am proud to stand in support of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. Organized retail crime puts all of us in danger. This isn't typical shoplifting. It involves integrated organized networks, often transnational, who are very sophisticated in planning and reselling their items. Quite simply, it is a coordinated criminal enterprise that hurts consumers, taxpayers, and businesses of all sizes. In fact, it is especially small businesses that often lack security teams, can't absorb large losses, and face higher insurance costs that are hurt the most. These crimes have more widespread consequences for public safety because these organized groups often resell their stolen goods to finance other illicit activities, including drug and human trafficking operations. My hometown of Las Vegas is ranked sixth in the Nation for cities affected by organized retail crime. In Nevada alone, organized retail crime has caused an estimated loss of $85 million in tax revenues and close to a half a billion dollars in the total amount of goods stolen each year. This isn't just a financial issue, however. It is a public safety one. Shoppers and retail employees face intimidation, threats, and real physical danger. We need to work to dismantle these criminal networks. Our local and State law enforcement agencies are doing incredible work, but this shouldn't be left up to local police alone.”