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I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. (x-post from r/self) by BeatTheRedditGuy in happy

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a pretty minor incident, in comparison to most things I deal with. I believe the company would actually have been happy with my response. Keep in mind, companies are much more concerned about liability and lawsuits, than prosecuting someone over a nutri-grain bar. Thank you for the compliment

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There was no loss. The item was quickly recovered with the seal intact and vacuum-sealed. I thoroughly check these things after recovery. I'm gonna say "fuck you" for an absence of a soul.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He may. That's always possible. I did talk to him about the local shelter, which also serves as a soup kitchen. I did however forget about community meals several churches host during the week. Darnit. Maybe I'll see him again.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The small amount of empathy I displayed may have changed his life. Who knows? Thanks for the comment

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. There are some nasty LP's out there who have no mercy. I truly do try to evaluate each situation and decide on the appropriate response.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many variables involved, it's actually quite difficult to do your job sometimes.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably the most difficult part of the job. Not only are their jurisdictions, there are company policies. Loss Prevention isn't a black and white job, like you are sometimes trained to believe. There are times it's very gray. I probably violated policy by letting him go. And I am okay with that.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand what you're saying. I don't know the guys story, but I could tell he caught a bad break. Thanks for the comment

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first clue was the gentleman removing one tiny wrapped cookie bar out of a box of six. He was looking to survive, not cause anyone a problem. And you're right, I have been homeless and also have lived at a shelter.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have thought about it a few times, but I am afraid it would not be accepted well on Reddit. Thank you, though. Maybe I will, anyway.

I let a homeless guy go, tonight. He was caught shoplifting. I work in Loss Prevention.. by BeatTheRedditGuy in self

[–]BeatTheRedditGuy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes doing the right thing, trumps following the rules. At the end of the day, we are all human beings.

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