Walmart Builds Police Station in Atlanta Store to Combat Soaring Retail Theft
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Walmart is building a police station inside a store in Atlanta to combat rising retail theft and crime.
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Theft is a major concern for retailers, costing the industry nearly $100 billion annually in the U.S.
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Videos of brazen shoplifting on social media have contributed to a perception of lawlessness.
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Some retailers feel unable to confront thieves due to policies against engagement.
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States raising felony theft thresholds may have inadvertently encouraged more retail crime by reducing prosecutions.