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Walmart testing body cameras on employees at some store locations

It's the same type of body camera widely used by law enforcement.
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Your next trip to Walmart may be recorded from a new angle. The company is reportedly testing body-worn cameras on its employees.

Some are already being worn by employees in the pilot program, multiple outlets reported. The pilot program is aimed at deterring conflict and preventing theft.

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It's the same type of body camera widely used by law enforcement. Now, it's expanding to retail settings with other stores like TJ Maxx and Homegoods doing the same.

A Walmart spokesperson said while they don’t talk about the specifics of their security measures, they are always looking at new and innovative technology used across the retail industry.