circuit television with deterrent
messaging, “Recording in
Progress.” Other initiatives at the
retailer included:
• Enhanced public monitoring
through television screens at
self-checkout registers
• Utilization of criminal trespass
warnings to repeat offenders
with criminal histories
• A First Offender program
is available to certain
misdemeanor level suspects
• The department began parking
marked patrol units in front
of the stores to serve as an
additional deterrence
• Officers conduct additional foot
patrols inside the stores and
within the parking lot
The department experienced
a significant decrease in calls for
service and arrests at all Walmart
“This initiative is saving patrol
resources and building a healthier
community through positive
partnerships with Walmart.”
– Assistant Chief Kevin Kolbye
locations in the city. With
this new program, there
was a 36% decrease from
October to December
in shoplifting and theft
calls. Walmart plans to
replicate this initiative in
other stores around the
country. It continues to be
a successful partnership
between law enforcement
and a large retailer.
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