This is two-sided propaganda: first that “we have a theft problem” and second “we’re watching you.” It is itself showing what their deterrence is to this actual or perceived problem. We should know that what CEOs generally say is bullshit because they have to give the shareholders confidence in whatever “challenges” the company is facing.
We go to flea markets sometimes and they're PLASTERED with "smile you're on camera" "we prosecute all thefts" "we'll put your picture up to shame you dirty thief-customers" etc.
I don't shoplift because I'm a risk averse coward (and now a dad who really can't afford fines or jail time) but if I were to steal from anyone it'd be those jackasses. Gloating about surveillance is so slimy.
My town cops have a stupid surveillance box on a scissor lift trailer that they park in retail parking lots and crank up high, it's got cameras and lights on it and I guess it's to "discourage" theft. The only thing it discourages is me going into those shitty stores when that thing is there.
This is two-sided propaganda: first that “we have a theft problem” and second “we’re watching you.” It is itself showing what their deterrence is to this actual or perceived problem. We should know that what CEOs generally say is bullshit because they have to give the shareholders confidence in whatever “challenges” the company is facing.
Surveillance is mostly psychological
We go to flea markets sometimes and they're PLASTERED with "smile you're on camera" "we prosecute all thefts" "we'll put your picture up to shame you dirty thief-customers" etc.
I don't shoplift because I'm a risk averse coward (and now a dad who really can't afford fines or jail time) but if I were to steal from anyone it'd be those jackasses. Gloating about surveillance is so slimy.
My town cops have a stupid surveillance box on a scissor lift trailer that they park in retail parking lots and crank up high, it's got cameras and lights on it and I guess it's to "discourage" theft. The only thing it discourages is me going into those shitty stores when that thing is there.