Oakland CA guard killed protecting news crew

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...y-guard-killed

The crew was covering the recent increase in "smash and grab" crimes hitting high end retail stores in the state....

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/shooting-...215614209.html

Posted this article because it mentions what other articles don't - these are not random events or "mass shooter" incidents, they are personal beefs or gang rivalries that play out at the mall. Seattle...

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The duty of care scenario applies if your state requires it. in WA you are required to detain if the situation escalates to use of force. You then have to offer aid or call EMTs if the suspect requests it. Obviously if the subject runs away then you don't have to pursue them just to offer help....

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News today says they are hitting high end stores and pot shops in CA and IL. At least the news got it right - part of the issue is that retail theft carries such light sentences (often no jail time, just community service or parole). The ORC rings are hitting now because, like retailers, they have...

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/80-thieve...171145280.html

The only part that surprises me is the assaults on employees - seems really unnecessary; most of these places offer no resistance whatsoever.