Reported about 1 year ago
Retail giant Walmart is against the New York legislation requiring panic buttons in stores to ensure retail workers' safety, citing concerns about potential false alarms. The state Senate passed the law, now awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, but retail groups, including Walmart, have criticized the costliness of installing panic buttons. The legislation also includes violence prevention training for employees and goes into effect in 2027, with industry lobbyists expressing doubts about the effectiveness of panic buttons in addressing criminal activities in stores.
Source: YAHOO