Can't see the trees for the forest...

Sprint fires employees who chased Apple thief...

Before anyone says anything, I know the saying is "Can't see the forest for the trees." My point is that sometimes corporations care too much about a policy to see the exceptions that might arise. Sure the rule is in place so that employees aren't put at risk by confronting criminals but these guys were on break, it happened off Sprint store property, and I'm sure they made a judgment call that the shoplifter was not going to hurt them. Somehow, I feel a lawyer was involved...