Loblaw is launching a pilot program that will see employees at two Calgary locations don body-worn cameras in an effort to increase safety.

“Violent encounters at retail locations across the country have increased dramatically in recent years,” explained Loblaw Companies Ltd. in a statement to CTV News.

“By piloting body cameras, we continue to do what we can to protect our customers and team.”

The participating Calgary stores are the Real Canadian Superstore in the East Village on Sixth Avenue S.E., and the Shoppers Drug Mart next door.

  • yonder@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    They should do those things, but having more employees would probably help as well instead of having the bare minimum amount of staff to run the place.