Stockton Takes Action Against Retail Theft (STAART) has begun!

The purpose of the STAART program is to address the serious epidemic devastating our business community, costing our business community a tremendous amount of money, time, and future revenue. Moreover, public and employee safety is compromised. Accordingly, the STAART program will leverage existing efforts in combating retail theft is Stockton by proactively engaging in activities and actions to mitigate crime. STAART activities will include educational workshops and conference, simplifying incident reporting through the development of an App, and producing PSAs for social media platforms.

The Chamber is the largest business organization in Stockton and San Joaquin County, The Chamber’s mission is to aggressively promote an economically vibrant business community. The STAART program strengthens the Chamber’s efforts, for business security and prosperity, to determinedly pursue solutions to this paramount obstacle to an economic vibrant Stockton, is consistent with the Chamber’s Charter.

Thus, the STAART program objective is to optimize the existing Business Watch program through total business participation and innovation. Again, as the largest business organization in Stockton and San Joaquin County, the Chamber is uniquely positioned to administer the STAART initiative in partnership with law enforcement and other stakeholders.

Get involved! Contact Frank J. Ferral, Chief Policy Officer at frank@stocktonchamber.org for more information.