Safeway’s New Exit Gates: Smart Security Or Overreach?

Safeway’s New Exit Gates: Smart Security Or Overreach?

✕ A local Safeway in Hyattsville’s University Town Center is tightening security and stirring conversation. The grocery store recently installed new electronic gates that require customers to scan their receipts before exiting the checkout area. The change, aimed at reducing shoplifting, has left shoppers with mixed feelings. “It’s just one more thing to think about after you’ve already paid,” said local shopper Deborah Bradley, who visits the S…

BLK ALERTS - Safeway’s New Exit Gates Have Shoppers Torn — Smart Security Or Overreach?

✕ A local Safeway in Hyattsville’s University Town Center is tightening security and stirring conversation. The grocery store recently installed new electronic gates that require customers to scan their receipts before exiting the checkout area. The change, aimed at reducing shoplifting, has left shoppers with mixed feelings. “It’s just one more thing to think about after you’ve already paid,” said local shopper Deborah Bradley, who visits the S…