For some reason, people appear to go crazy when they go shopping at Walmart in search of savings, so you never know what you might witness.
However, those people ought to be aware that they could be captured on camera. Although Walmart has many security cameras, so that was already a safe bet. However, the store is apparently taking a step that might provide them close-up footage of what happens on the store floor.
That action?
Walmart claims to be testing the use of body cameras on a few of its store employees, according to CBS News. According to CBS, the action was taken in response to shootings and other violent situations that have occurred at some Walmart locations.
One of the cameras was reportedly worn by a Walmart employee earlier this month when they were reviewing receipts at a shop in Denton, Texas.
The store told CBS, “We are constantly looking at new and innovative technology used across the retail industry, even though we don’t talk about the specifics of our security measures.” Before making any longer-term choices, we will assess the outcomes of this pilot project, which we are evaluating in a single market.
More than 200 violent events were reported at Walmart locations in 2023, according to the report.
The shop informed CBS that the cameras are not intended for anti-theft purposes, but rather for the safety and security of the employees.
Even though that might be the case, it appears that if you get in line at Walmart, there’s a chance the police will have a good, clear look at what you did.
Along with a few other businesses, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, Walmart is apparently considering implementing body cameras on some of its staff.
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