Preparing for Black Friday

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Preparing for Black Friday
by Joel Griffin

Later this week, millions of Americans will flock to retail stores across the country for the annual holiday sales event known as Black Friday. These sales, which are characterized by steep discounts on big ticket item, have become synonymous with dangerous, and is some cases, deadly behavior from shoppers.


According to retail security consultant Curtis Baillie, when Black Friday sales first began, security wasn’t a top priority at many stores. He said that all changed, however, when a Walmart worker was trampled to death at Green Acres Mall in New York in 2008.

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Boy isn't that the truth, good assessment by professionals, which leads me to two facts. One, I am perfectly happy to pay more for my LG 50' Smart TV, and two, the LP boys working the floor and wearing several hats on Friday have my respect.

Stay Safe, be safe.