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I think the real point here is a stores loss prevention policy. No one is going to hire a private security guard who is going to physically detain you and hand cuff you over merchandise of almost any value. Everyone realizes this is not a money saving endeavor. If you are stopped there is a 100% chance you stole something that someone witnessed with 100% certainty. Still, even with this, the chances of someone jumping on your back are almost nil. I know of someone who did and was fired for the incident. He was the loss prevention at kmart and knew better. Even if convicted in today's world the pos would probably still win a civil suit over the ordeal. I would bet the stories you read of this happening do not reflect the policy of that store and the person was fired with any charges being dropped. I am to lazy to research this and I am sure someone can prove that wrong. I can guarantee that it's the exception and not the norm for your standard retail chain.