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Lincolnshire Co-op invests £200,000 in body cameras for staff

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To help tackle increasing levels of threats, abuse and even violent incidents, all Lincolnshire Co-op’s food stores and pharmacies are being issued with body cameras as part of a £200,000 investment. The move comes after a trial earlier this year in four locations. Security manager Mark Foulds said: “We have had positive…

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