Pret A Manger trials body cameras as new safety measure

It will be trialed in six shops in London.

A Pret A Manger spokesperson has issued a statement about the new body-worn cameras that it is trialling in six shops in London.

The full statement and background information below:

A Pret spokesperson said: “Last month, we started trialling body-worn cameras in a small number of our shops as a new safety measure. These are only being worn by Team Leaders or Managers, and are only turned on in specific circumstances.”

On background:

• The trial is at six shops in London: 173 Victoria St, Elephant Castle, 252 Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square, St Pancras, and Islington High St.
• Only Team Leaders or Managers will be wearing body-worn cameras at these shops.
• The cameras will not always be recording, and will only be switched on in specific circumstances, at the discretion of the Team Leader or Manager. Only Pret’s security team will have access to any footage captured.
• Signage has been put up in the relevant shops to tell customers about the trial.