Swipe Left on Theft is a business-led commitment to confront organized retail crime and protect Wyoming businesses, workers, and communities. Not with excuses, but with accountability, coordination, and action.

The Issue

Organized retail crime is growing, and it’s not victimless.

​

Coordinated theft operations are driving up costs for consumers, threatening employee safety, and hurting local businesses, especially small retailers.

WY It Matters

• Retail theft raises prices for families

• Businesses face increased security and insurance costs

• Employees are put at risk

• Organized crime undermines local economies

This isn’t shoplifting, it’s organized criminal activity.

The Wyoming Chamber's Position

Through Swipe Left on Theft, the Wyoming Chamber supports strong, coordinated efforts to deter organized retail crime and protect Wyoming businesses.

Guiding Principles

Accountability
Criminal behavior must have consequences.

​

Coordination
Stronger collaboration between retailers and law enforcement.

​

Clarity
Clear statutes that reflect the scale of organized theft.

​

Prevention
Tools and strategies to deter repeat offenses.

What We Support

• Strong penalties for organized retail crime

• Improved data sharing and coordination

• Support for law enforcement and prosecutors

• Policies that protect workers and businesses

​

Retail theft is an economic issue, a safety issue, and a community issue.

​

Wyoming businesses deserve protection. The Wyoming Chamber urges policymakers to take decisive action against organized retail crime.