Upon your next visit to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods, you may notice an employee wearing a body cam.

Seem strange? The goal of the initiative, according to TJX Companies, the parent firm of the stores, is to protect both workers and consumers.

In a statement to Boston 25 News, a corporate representative stated, “Body cameras are just one of the many ways that we work to support a safe store environment.” This covers a wide range of guidelines, instruction, and practices. With the use of these body cameras, we intend to reduce the intensity of events, discourage crime, and show our associates and consumers how seriously we take shop safety.

The cameras would only be worn by personnel with training.

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Body cameras make sense for stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, according to retail analyst Carol Spieckerman, who discussed the decision with the Boston Globe despite the fact that it might be viewed as controversial.

“It’s a really successful model; part of what drives more frequent trips is this unpredictable, treasure-hunt environment where you never know what’s going to be there tomorrow,” the spokesperson added. However, it also implies that maintaining inventories could occasionally be more challenging.

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While it’s not yet known when the cameras will be turned on, TJX said the company will share video footage only when requested by law enforcement or in response to a subpeona.

What do you think about this new safety measure? Is it too much or do you think it will make shopping safer?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.