Chief Deputy Attorney General
Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
Chief Deputy Attorney General Patrick Schulte is the attorney in charge of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General's Organized Crime and Financial Crimes Sections. He spearheads the Office's Organized Retail Crime Unit -- a dedicated team of ten special agents and five deputy attorneys general who investigate and prosecute a wide range of organized retail theft related crimes. Since its inception in 2024, the Organized Retail Crime Unit has opened over 100 investigations and seized millions of dollars worth of stolen retail merchandise.
Attorney Schulte has worked for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for over 12 years. He also supervises the following initiatives at the office -- Gaming Enforcement, Labor Fraud Enforcement, and Tobacco Tax Fraud Enforcement.
Prior to joining the Office of Attorney General, Schulte was an Assistant District Attorney in the Pittsburgh region of Pennsylvania.
Wednesday Jun 10
8:00am - 8:45am
CIS Security Solutions Theatre
This dynamic panel brings together leaders from multiple Attorney General offices to explore how states are combating rising retail theft, gift card fraud and organized retail crime. Speakers will highlight innovative partnerships with law enforcement, the retail community and state legislators to distinguish everyday petty theft and larceny from coordinated criminal enterprises driving large-scale losses. Through data sharing, targeted investigations and strengthened legal frameworks, these offices are disrupting sophisticated theft rings while ensuring appropriate responses for lower‑level offenders. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends, successful cross‑agency collaboration and proven strategies shaping the future of retail asset protection.
