Under the new law, companies with 50 or more retail employees must install panic buttons, designed to dispatch local law enforcement instantly when pressed, addressing rising violence concerns.
Over 80% of retail workers fear active shooters in their stores, and nearly two-thirds reported being harassed, highlighting an urgent need for better safety measures and staffing.
Several retail organizations opposed the new legislation, indicating ongoing tension between retailers seeking safety measures for employees and those concerned about regulatory impacts.
Law enforcement credits panic buttons implemented just last week as instrumental in reducing casualties during a recent school shooting, emphasizing the effectiveness of immediate distress signals.
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