Walmart employees at certain U.S. stores were given body cameras to wear as part of a pilot program amid a spike in retail theft.
It is unclear how many Walmart locations have placed body cameras on store-level associates, according to CNBC. Witnesses and images distributed online showed signs at entry points to locations warning shoppers that it has “body-worn cameras in use,” according to the outlet.
“While we don’t talk about the specifics of our security measures, we are always looking at new and innovative technology used across the retail industry,” a Walmart spokesperson said. “This is a pilot we are testing in one market, and we will evaluate the results before making any longer-term decisions.”
Walmart is primarily concerned with protecting their employees, a source familiar with the initiative told the outlet. Such programs are typically aimed at curbing…
