MAORCA Chapter Program

The MAORCA Chapter Program establishes a network of locally led chapters operating under the MAORCA umbrella throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Strengthen local ORC collaboration

  • Expand intelligence sharing

  • Increase law enforcement participation

  • Increase MAORCA membership engagement

  • Create sustainable local leadership

  • Standardize reporting and activity tracking

  • Build a pipeline into MAORCA's Intelligence Exchange, Investigative Support Groups, training programs, annual conferences and Board of Directors

The Chapter Program Will:

Chapter Classifications

  • A one-time designation available during the launch of the Chapter Program in July-Aug 2026.

    Requirements:

    • Existing collaboration group operating for at least six months

    • At least one documented meeting

    • Defined geographic area

    • Identified Chapter Leader

    • Agreement to participate in the MAORCA Chapter Program

    Founding Chapters will be recognized immediately upon approval.

    Upon one year of sustained participation, Chapter will be designated as a Founding Chartered Chapter

  • For newly developing chapters created after launch.

    Requirements:

    • Defined geographic area

    • Identified Chapter Leader

    • Minimum participation from multiple organizations

    • Regional Director approval

  • Granted after an Emerging Chapter demonstrates sustained activity and participation.

Leadership Structure

Required:

  • Chapter Leader (retailer or law enforcement)

Recommended:

  • Law Enforcement Leader

  • Chapter Co-Leader(s)

MAORCA Regional Directors will provide oversight and support for chapters operating within their assigned territory.

Geographic Scope

Chapter boundaries should reflect the area from which the majority of participants are drawn.

Chapters may expand, split, merge, or redefine their geographic focus as participation grows.

Examples:

Richmond Metro | Hampton Roads

Greater Fredericksburg | Western Virginia‍ ‍

Northern Virginia | Fairfax County

Minimum Expectations

Each chapter should:

  1. Conduct at least one activity each quarter

  2. Promote intelligence sharing

  3. Support law enforcement collaboration

  4. Encourage participation in MAORCA initiatives

  5. Submit chapter activity reports

Activities may include:

  • Meetings

  • Training sessions

  • Intelligence exchanges

  • Prosecutor roundtables

  • Law enforcement briefings

  • Collaborative investigative sessions

MAORCA Timeframe for Development

July 26’ - Aug 26’ - Develop Program & Approve Founding Chapters

Sept 26’ - Approve Emerging Chapters, Develop Chapter Reporting Portal & Resource Kit

Oct 26’ - Recognize Founding Chapters at MAORCA Annual Conference & Host Chapter Leadership Summit

Aug 27’ - Begin Recognizing Chartered Chapters, Recognize Chapter Leadership & Performance

Chapter Application Intake Form

Complete the intake form to apply for CHAPTER DESIGNATION