Hy-Vee creates its own armed security squad to deter crime

Hy-Vee last week announced the introduction of an in-house armed security team to manage theft and in-store disturbances.

The Midwest grocery chain said in a statement that it has long worked with third-party contractors or off-duty law enforcement that work in a security capacity. The goal of bringing it in-house is “to create a consistent look for the security team and consistent approach to customer service and security across all [its] stores.”

The move is also meant to address the rise in retail crime...
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RSK: Will be interesting to see how this works out in Madison WI. I am sure someone will cry "foul"!