Cameras prohibited on Three Rivers: the security is compromised at Loto-Québec?

PHOTO AGENCE QMI, JOEL LEMAY

Jonathan Roberge

Wednesday, 24 January 2018 18:06

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Wednesday, 24 January 2018 18:08

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THREE-RIVERS | employees of a centre for the distribution of Loto-Québec of Trois-Rivières believe that a recent decision of the Crown corporation puts their safety in danger. The surveillance cameras will have to be withdrawn within six days, even though they handle thousands of dollars per week.

For years, Loto-Québec assigns the management of the kiosk to non-profit organizations.

The Chamber of commerce and industry of Trois-Rivières, which will make the keys at the end of the month, confirms having received the order to withdraw all the security systems acquired and installed during his term and restore the premises as they were when possession was taken.

“These cameras are a strong deterrent. We had asked that they be installed, because sometimes there are compulsive gamblers who become aggressive when they learn that they have not earned. They are arrogant, they set the tone and it is we who suffer their assault. We need protection,” said Jocelyn Leduc, the manager of the kiosk.

Another organization will be conduct from 31st January.

Loto-Québec confirms the directive, and cannot guarantee that the next agent will be able to one day reinstall. His spokesman says that other measures are in place and that the other centres of the province do not have cameras. It is not guaranteed that the Pavillon St-Arnaud, who has won the tender, can reinstall.

“When I talked to the employees of Loto-Québec, I was served all sorts of reasons. One told me that it does not have the right to film the people who buy the lottery. Yet, in casinos, and convenience stores, there are cameras! I want to protect my life and those of my employees,” said Mr. Leduc.

This decision is also startling to those customers who have shown solidarity with the employees.

“This is not logical. Cameras, are everywhere now,” has launched a woman.

“It is essential now to be protected. You never know what can happen to us”, continued a second.

Jocelyn Leduc has been working since 24 years. His personal safety is, however, more than any job. He may well leave his post over the next few days.