Goodbye to thefts at Walmart: this is the new security system inspired by law enforcement that the supermarket is testing
Walmart is testing a new security system to combat theft in its stores, and employees will play an important role. Here are the details.
Walmart, the major supermarket chain, continues to test new ways to improve security in its stores. The latest initiative being tested at some of its locations is more characteristic of law enforcement than supermarket employees.
Some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras, similar to the police. This measure aims not only to reduce shoplifting incidents but also to increase worker safety, as violent altercations have recently risen in some of its locations.
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Which Walmarts have employees wearing body cams?
The company states that this is a test being conducted in several stores. For now, it is not a permanent measure but rather something they are piloting in one market. According to statements from a Walmart spokesperson to several media outlets, “This is a pilot we are testing in one market, and we will evaluate the results before making any longer-term decisions.”
Although they have not confirmed which market is testing this measure, according to CNBC, a Walmart worker was seen and photographed by a customer wearing a body cam in Denton, Texas, earlier this month.
Additionally, a Reddit post shows a charging station for these body cameras, along with a sign providing instructions on how to use them in case of a complicated interaction with a customer.
Walmart security issues
According to a report by United for Respect, a worker rights group, more than 200 violent incidents were reported at Walmart stores in 2023. In 2019, a gunman killed 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Therefore, these measures, whether aimed at preventing theft or improving employee safety, are welcomed.
A survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that 91% of respondents say shoplifters are exhibiting more violence and aggression compared to 2019.
Walmart is not the only retailer testing body cams for its employees. Earlier this year, stores like T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls also began implementing this system as a security measure.
*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.
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