Posted 9/7/2023, 6:31:11 PM
Atlanta Walmart considers adding police substation when it reopens
- Atlanta Walmart Supercenter store temporarily closed due to suspected arson, reopening in 2024
- When reopening, store may have Atlanta Police Department substation inside
- Addition comes as retailers nationwide suffer mounting losses from organized retail theft
- Walmart CEO said company needs help from local jurisdictions to protect people from theft
- Walmart says providing workspace for police not new, but sees it as collaborating with law enforcement