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Proposition 47, introduced with the aim of addressing racial disparities in incarceration, permitted individuals to shoplift items worth less than $950 without facing felony charges. This law created a perception that shoplifting was a low-risk endeavor. As a result, reports of rampant shoplifting began to surface, with thieves brazenly filling their bags with merchandise from stores while employees and security personnel stood by helplessly. The rationale behind this response was clear: there was no incentive to intervene since the consequences for the shoplifters were minimal.