Why fire employees trying to help??

i think most of us agree that the intentions of these employee's were
good, but, when they were hired they were most likely informed of this
policy, which they violated, harsh as it seems, BB was justified. Yes
they are sending the wrong message to would be criminals, but no
amount of merchandise is worth losing a life over. if i were in this
situation, i would have stuck to policy, but if i were off the
clock.... they would never steal again when i was done with them.

I saw this on the news. The first thought in my head was that now all
thiefs know that they can steal anything in BB because no one is
allowed to stop them.

Had the shoplifter killed one of the employees with his knife, the
estate would be suing the company BIG TIME for not properly protecting
him. This is to cover their own butt and also promote safety.

There was a rule, the employees broke it, they got fired. It is
totally legitimate.

if they would have lost their jobs if the thief had actually been
caught?

Here's the full story: http://tinyurl.com/kvyhmg


The whole thing is wrong all the way around. I hope these two sue for
wrongful termination.

I agree with Bill and Rowdy. This is for the protection of employees
and customers: And employee's life is worth more than any merchandise
or money.

No, it is dumb to chase shoplifters. They broke the rules, they pay
the price.



Good Day

Scott H.,
I see your point and have been involved in something much like this.
One must consider the liability the company assumed when the two
employees took chase. The potential for bodily harm to them, the perp
and bystanders was very high and that is exactly why they are told in
their training not to challenge a perp.
The whole concept of rolling over and giving a perp whjat they demand
makes me sick but as an employee an employee is duty bound to adhere
to established policy.
However, if the same thing happens and these two folks are off the
clock I pitty the perp for getting whatever they deal him.
BillR.