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PenguinCoderlast Thursday at 6:48 PM1 replyview on HN

Exactly. Its only useful after the fact. I he shoplifting has already occurred. Cameras do not stop shoplifts. It creates a record after the fact.


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BizarroLandlast Thursday at 7:15 PM

They serve as a deterrent for "honest" thieves. Knowing you are being recorded prevents many crimes.

Not all crimes. But many crimes.