I work with WM's LP on a regular basis - they do contact people and bring them to the office. In doing so, the subject displayed a weapon. We are no longer at a "preventing loss" issue - we just moved to "preventing loss of life." The guy did what needed to be done to stop the threat.Abraham wrote:urnoodle's observation IS correct!
I'm very sorry this former Marine did what appears to be the right/just thing, but what he did was not part of his job. The fact that his position is in Loss Prevention is undoubtedly ironic... However, Walmart corporate policy doesn't allow their employees to "step in" (if you will) and stop thieves in a hands on manner. Loss Prevention doesn't mean acting as a surrogate LEO.
That said: If there was any way I could hire him, I would, but the only job I have to offer is already filled by a family member.
I haven't shopped at WM since. Nothing is there that I cannot get from Amazon, eBay, Lowes, or HEB, and the B&M stores are within a mile radius of my house.