Hi,
Being an LP Agent don't usually try to debate the uniformed security positions and how they are portrayed in the media, but I was watching the show "Drive" last night and had to say a few things...
Bank robbery scene. "Security" Car pulls up, pretty slick looking CrownVic...better than many security cars on TV. Officer gets out. Fairly competant looking guy, armed, decent uniform. Then it goes horribly wrong...Officer confronts subjects inside the bank, gun drawn (some crazy Dirty Harry Hollywood looking revolver...couldn't really tell maybe a .357) Oh, and of course no call for backup. He says "maybe tonight won't be so slow after all" Subjects try to cut a deal with the officer, er..., idiot at this point. I think they said maybe we can work something out, you're not even a cop! He began to consider the offer when he is Glocked in the back by a third subject...Stupid. Yeah, it is TV and the "bad guys" were supposed to get away...one does get "accidentally" shot by the officer, but when is private protection going to be taken seriously on screen?
Just venting because I know the risks and see the security side of it, where most people viewing would have no clue and are going to remember what they see. So, a salute to all of you and don't let that junk get you down. Thanks
Being an LP Agent don't usually try to debate the uniformed security positions and how they are portrayed in the media, but I was watching the show "Drive" last night and had to say a few things...
Bank robbery scene. "Security" Car pulls up, pretty slick looking CrownVic...better than many security cars on TV. Officer gets out. Fairly competant looking guy, armed, decent uniform. Then it goes horribly wrong...Officer confronts subjects inside the bank, gun drawn (some crazy Dirty Harry Hollywood looking revolver...couldn't really tell maybe a .357) Oh, and of course no call for backup. He says "maybe tonight won't be so slow after all" Subjects try to cut a deal with the officer, er..., idiot at this point. I think they said maybe we can work something out, you're not even a cop! He began to consider the offer when he is Glocked in the back by a third subject...Stupid. Yeah, it is TV and the "bad guys" were supposed to get away...one does get "accidentally" shot by the officer, but when is private protection going to be taken seriously on screen?
Just venting because I know the risks and see the security side of it, where most people viewing would have no clue and are going to remember what they see. So, a salute to all of you and don't let that junk get you down. Thanks
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