Walmart has begun a controversial initiative to equip employees in select U.S. stores with body cameras as a response to increasing incidents of retail crime and violence. The program aims to enhance safety for workers in an environment facing unprecedented levels of shopper aggression. This move has sparked mixed reactions from both employees and the public, with some expressing concerns over privacy and the implications of surveillance. While Walmart asserts that the initiative is a measure to protect staff, the decision has met with criticism regarding the lack of transparency and detail provided to shoppers about the program.