Security Guard Beaten With Own Baton

[UtahProtectionForce]

LINDEN, Calif. -- A security guard was struck across the head twice with his own baton during an attack Saturday, police said.

The 39-year-old male security guard was taken to San Joaquin Hospital with swelling to his left eye and a 7-to 8-inch laceration across his head, police said.

The incident happened at the La Botanita Bar on the 19400 block on East Highway 26.

Police are looking for three men in their 30s who were last seen driving from the scene of the attack heading westbound on Highway 26. They may be driving a black Dodge truck, officials said

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[theconstipated1]

People just don`t seem to respect security at all.

[tattedupboy]

Was he not taught proper baton retention during his certification? Or were the perps simply so brazen that they simply overpowered him? Either way, this is quite unfortunate. A couple of times while taking off my duty belt, my baton (in the closed position) has fallen on my foot and that was quite painful, so I can just about imagine how painful a couple of strikes from a fully extended baton would be.

[Maelstrom]

Was he not taught proper baton retention during his certification?

That's a bit of an unfair comment... what good is weapon retention training in a simultaneous 3-to-1 confrontation? we're not Bruce, Jackie, Chuck, Steven OR Jack Bauer you know! ultimately you can only do your best in any given situation.

FWIW I never liked those open top style baton holsters, opting towards a holster/pouch with double fastening (Velcro/clasp) method of securing the baton instead :cool:

[FireControlman]

That's a bit of an unfair comment... what good is weapon retention training in a simultaneous 3-to-1 confrontation? we're not Bruce, Jackie, Chuck, Steven OR Jack Bauer you know! ultimately you can only do your best in any given situation.

FWIW I never liked those open top style baton holsters, opting towards a holster/pouch with double fastening (Velcro/clasp) method of securing the baton instead :cool:

I knew a security guard at a Metrolink station in Rialto, CA who was overpowered and killed with his own firearm.

[mjw064]

I knew a security guard at a Metrolink station in Rialto, CA who was overpowered and killed with his own firearm.

uhmm, yeah? that happens quite frequently to security officers and police officers alike. i can't speak for security officers, however if a police officer dies in the line of duty of a GSW, it is very likely the fatal shot came from the officer's own weapon.

[Bill Warnock]

uhmm, yeah? that happens quite frequently to security officers and police officers alike. i can't speak for security officers, however if a police officer dies in the line of duty of a GSW, it is very likely the fatal shot came from the officer's own weapon.
MJW, the other one, this is most critical in both crafts. Situational awareness and trust your instincts are a must. When the hair on back of your neck stands up, your survival instincts should be fully revved up.
Enjoy the day,
Bill

[BlackhawkUP]

People just don`t seem to respect security at all.

This is not just in security. I have friends and family that work in law enforcement and Im sure any LE officer would agree that there is a major lack of respect in their profession too.

[Maelstrom]

This is not just in security. I have friends and family that work in law enforcement and Im sure any LE officer would agree that there is a major lack of respect in their profession too.

Let's face it... it's a reflection of societies lack of consideration for it's fellow human beings and ultimately lack of respect for Authority itself (till the SHTF) :(

[tattedupboy]

That's a bit of an unfair comment... what good is weapon retention training in a simultaneous 3-to-1 confrontation? we're not Bruce, Jackie, Chuck, Steven OR Jack Bauer you know! ultimately you can only do your best in any given situation.

FWIW I never liked those open top style baton holsters, opting towards a holster/pouch with double fastening (Velcro/clasp) method of securing the baton instead :cool:


I had one of those nylon baton holders with the velcro/clasp closing and I gotta tell you, I hated it. It took me using both hands to get the damn thing out, when I feel it should only take one. To each his own, I suppose.