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Retailers say trespass notices and hotlists cut repeat thefts; Ulta organizer describes results
Summary
Peter Stanga and others told the committee that targeted trespass notices, vehicle hotlists and coordinated trespass enforcement reduce repeat offending at stores in Hartsdale, Scarsdale and Dobbs Ferry.
Peter Stanga, who introduced himself as the organizer of a car investigation center and spoke on behalf of Ulta‑related stores, described a repeat‑offender strategy that relies on trespass notices and shared hotlists among retailers and police.
"Once they are trespassed, we do see a lower rate of recidivism," Stanga said, explaining that trespass orders and hot‑listed vehicle plans make it harder for habitual offenders to return to the same stores. He pointed to coordinated trespass enforcement and vehicle monitoring as a practical way to protect staff and customers.
Retailers noted they sometimes execute trespass notices and follow‑up operations in partnership with local police, and said monthly or quarterly coordination calls with DA liaisons and detective squads would help scale that approach and support prosecutions when appropriate.
Speakers emphasized that trespass notices are one operational tool alongside surveillance, LPR alerts and cooperative investigations; they did not propose changes to criminal statutes during this meeting.
