Another Unlicensed Security officer arrested for Impersonating a LEO in fl.

[gixxer32404]

I heard on the Florida forum that Ansley was acquitted of all charges.

"I cannot say that what he did was right, however he was recently aquitted of all charges. Which by the way opened up a nice new set of Case Law in orange county. The judge ruled that a civilian irregardless of license status has the right to work for and employer and be armed in the process. Of course DOACS wasnt happy, but thats what the judges are there for. Am I happy with the verdict, no not really. But then again, don't believe everything you read in the paper. "

[talon]

I heard on the Florida forum that Ansley was acquitted of all charges.

"I cannot say that what he did was right, however he was recently aquitted of all charges. Which by the way opened up a nice new set of Case Law in orange county. The judge ruled that a civilian irregardless of license status has the right to work for and employer and be armed in the process. Of course DOACS wasnt happy, but thats what the judges are there for. Am I happy with the verdict, no not really. But then again, don't believe everything you read in the paper. "

I agree! How can you take away the right of self-defense from a citizen just because of the title of their job? These licensing agencies are in it for the money, thats all its about.

[sig229]

EMT I am a little confused about your concealed carry badge. What is the purpose of a badge like that and where would you wear it? I thought the reason by definition of being concealed is so no one will know your carrying. Anyone that saw someone wearing that badge would have to get pretty close to read it and not think you are some sort of detective. I personally don't know anyone including myself that works security in a suit armed. Most clients are into the visual uniform and gun as a deterrent. If there should arise a question about your gun just simply produce your CCW/LTC.

I have worked armed security many times in a suit or sportcoat. It is usually plainclothes at the request of the client or sometimes executive protection. On those jobs I also wear my badge on my belt under my coat. This is for any circumstance where the police may have to come storming in. I can at least lift my coat to show my badge and perhaps give them enough cause not to shoot me.