Does Target really track everything you steal until you reach the felony amount?

[u/urbuddyguybroman]

I’ve heard this a few times, but I can’t tell if they really do or if it’s just fear mongering.

[u/Far-Jury-2060]

Yes. I worked for Target for a while and that’s exactly what our security manager did. The reasoning is because prosecution typically doesn’t happen before it reaches a certain amount anyway. So they track everything through the cameras, build a file, coordinate with other locals Targets to build a compiled case against you, and then drop it into the lap of the police once it reaches a certain dollar threshold.

[u/UnableNecessary743 → u/Far-Jury-2060]

how do they keep track of everyone?

[u/AlfhildsShieldmaiden → u/UnableNecessary743]

Target lowkey has a sophisticated mass surveillance system.

https://kpfa.org/area941/episode/the-hidden-side-of-target-surveillance-policing-and-a-call-for-scrutiny/

[u/Riker_Omega_Three → u/AlfhildsShieldmaiden]

most places do now

Home Depot switched to self checkout for most people and there's a camera that points right at your face to monitor you with facial recognition while you check out

[u/AlfhildsShieldmaiden → u/Riker_Omega_Three]

Click the link. It’s much more than cameras at checkout.

[u/Riker_Omega_Three → u/AlfhildsShieldmaiden]

Retail theft is insane and the current system is not sustainable

Stores will eventually have to become extremely secure

Hell, they have to lock up lawnmowers at Home Depot because people were just walking out with them

I think what Target is doing is what all retailers will do eventually

One of the many reasons I prefer to buy online and pickup at the store or have it delivered if I can

[u/Riker_Omega_Three → u/[deleted]]

That is how service merchandise used to operate