Other stores, yes. Walgreens, no.
Walgreens reportedly takes a hands-off approach to shoplifting. Interfering with a would-be shoplifter can lead to assaults, injuries and insurance liability; instead, employees are encouraged to call the police only after suspects have left the store, according to their posts on Reddit.
Suspects are known to shatter front door glass to escape even if the security guard locks the front door.
Yeah, since the pandemic Safeways seem to have police officers stationed at the doors (some locations like Geary had them for a few years now.)
If it’s San Francisco, they are probably Patrol Specials, not regular SFPD. (Though they dress the same, you have to look closely at their badge to see the difference)
