> 1. “Trained” staff can also die. So why do companies let any staff intervene? Because with traning, the risk is reduced to the point where it is worth it. Al

> 1. “Trained” staff can also die. So why do companies let any staff intervene? Because with traning, the risk is reduced to the point where it is worth it. Also, there might be fewer liabilities. You might be able to insure against harm to a trained employee. > 2. What are the chances they will die? Obviously high enough that companies don't want to risk it. They could be injured as well. > Nobody here is saying a business has the right to tell regular employees to intervene. If companies do not have to accept liability for loss prevention mishaps, they will compel untrained employees to intervene. There will be an obvious gain (less theft) and no cost (liability gone). These companies run on "bean-counter logic". They're going to make the numbers go up if they can.