04-06-2012, 10:13 AM
i don't really want to get into it in this thread, but having done loss prevention (before being certified LE) for walmart, K-mart, JC Penny's, Publix, Dillards, etc. i can tell you NO employee by policy can carry a weapon at work. it leaves the store open for huge liability.
the walmart employees in this Austin instance ^ probably should not have tackled an armed man, heroic or not, walmart would be liable if they were hurt or worse. they may well be reprimanded. the Police Chief may praise them, but i bet they are sanctioned by corporate.
walgreens and other retailers have the right to set that policy and the employees are well aware.
when you are on their clock, you are acting as their agent and make them liable.
the walmart employees in this Austin instance ^ probably should not have tackled an armed man, heroic or not, walmart would be liable if they were hurt or worse. they may well be reprimanded. the Police Chief may praise them, but i bet they are sanctioned by corporate.
walgreens and other retailers have the right to set that policy and the employees are well aware.
when you are on their clock, you are acting as their agent and make them liable.