Unions tell security staff not to risk stopping shoplifters
- Posted on April 27, 2026
- By The Times
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Security unions prioritize worker protection over retail losses, urging staff to avoid physical confrontations with shoplifters. The Security Industry Federation advocates for de-escalation tactics and safer protocols, emphasizing that employee wellbeing outweighs corporate profit margins. This shift reflects growing concerns about workplace injuries and assault incidents in the retail security sector.
Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.
Unions tell security staff not to risk stopping shoplifters
The Security Industry Federation says members’ safety is more important than the bottom lines of the retailers than employ them
