According to Loblaw, the cameras are only worn by trained store teams, including asset protection representatives, security and management.

[However] At the Parkdale Shoppers location, TorontoToday also witnessed cashiers wearing them.

Loblaw said if a camera is turned on, the employees are trained to verbally inform those around them and ensure everyone is aware.

As if!

Loblaw said stores choosing to deploy the body cameras are supposed to have signage at their entrances to inform customers of their use. If any footage collected is not required for police investigation, it’s deleted within 72 hours, the company said.

However, at the Shoppers in Parkdale on Thursday, TorontoToday could not locate signage specifically pertaining to the body cameras, though there were signs indicating that security cameras are in operation.