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He was a felon working as a Security Guard and pulling over cars on the highway in his patrol car. Police found guns, badges and clothing from different Police agencies. Police say he's a wannabe.
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That's scary when you think about it. He probably could have worn that official police department T-shirt with some BDU pants and a pistol and passed as a cop to most folks. -
Sounds like he was a wannabe security guard as well as a wannabe police officer. What a nut case."We appreciate all the hard work you've done, the dedicated hours you have worked, and the lives you have saved. However, since this is your third time being late to work, we are terminating your employment here."Comment
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Now he can pretend to be a correction's officer!
Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)
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or a gimp man..Originally posted by Mr. SecurityNow he can pretend to be a correction's officer!
"We appreciate all the hard work you've done, the dedicated hours you have worked, and the lives you have saved. However, since this is your third time being late to work, we are terminating your employment here."Comment
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Baltimore, MD:
News media criticism of the regulation of the business. Well earned criticism.
"We appreciate all the hard work you've done, the dedicated hours you have worked, and the lives you have saved. However, since this is your third time being late to work, we are terminating your employment here."Comment
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You would think cases like this would actually put pressure on the companies to do a better investigation on applicants.
But we all know that this doesn't happen....at the end of the day, it is all about the dollar, and NOT the quality....right folks?Comment
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Exactly. Roads can be made safer, airplanes more crash-worthy, etc., but it cost more money and that's not acceptable until blood is spilled. How many times have people lobbied for a traffic light at a dangerous intersection to no avail. One day someone gets killed and what do you know! There's a traffic light installed afterwards.Originally posted by Warren
Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)Comment
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Professional lobbyists from multiple fronts ensure that security companies are able to run lowest profit, lowest denominator type operations. Its good for the clients (low cost of security), good for the insurance companies (the likelyhood of payoff is lowered), good for the companies (they don't have to train or pay well), and good for public law enforcement (the industry is steadily encroaching on overtime, ancillary, and support functions.)
Eventually, the tide will turn, and a tsunami of legal oversight will happen. We'll see what comes out of it, then. It may simply be the federalization of private security, everywhere.Some Kind of Commando Leader
"Every time I see another crazy Florida post, I'm glad I don't work there." ~ Minneapolis Security on Florida Security LawComment
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That's a good point. I work in MD and every security job I've seen or worked in did not require a license. Maryland and DC are classic examples of how gun laws do not reduce gun violence. I can't buy a handgun at age 18 but I can walk into Wal Mart and buy a shotgun that's just as deadly. You can't buy a .22 revolver but a .22 rifle is OK. Semi-automatic AR-15 rifles are called dangerous assault weapons but bolt-action rifles that use the same ammunition are OK. You have to wait 15 days to buy a pistol to kill your neighbor but you can walk out with a scoped rifle the same day.Originally posted by jimmyhat
For the most part gun control is a joke. Sorry if I got carried away!
Last edited by wvd1979; 03-14-2006, 06:50 AM.Comment
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I have some ideas about security licensing here in Canada, and specifically the province of Saskatchewan.
Firstly, I think that there should be three levels or classes of guard. First would be the kind that we have the most of...you know the ones that walk around the store, or sit in the entrance gate, these guards have the lease level of risk.
Second level would be armed with perhaps pepper-spray, baton, etc. These guards would have to pass a mandatory government standardized training course. Along with this training would come other standards, including first aid, or EMT training, etc etc.
Lastly, would be the fully armed guard, same gear as police, and same type of training as police in the law, use of force, self defence, etc etc etc.
The Acts that govern our Security guards are lame. You have to take a 40 hour training course, which has to be the government approved course. This course is so basic...getting 100% on the test is not hard. The most important thing in the course is the legal rights of the guard....1 hour of training.
I also think that guards need to pass a minimum standard IQ test, a full risk assessment questionairre, and background check(s). The checks would wholly depend on where this guard would work.
I find it funny that a cab driver has to pass a risk assessment for risk to children and vulnerable people, but a security guard working a family fun hotel does not.
Perhaps we need to organize associations to lobby for change? I know that I am working on a project for a Security Guard/Business accrediation program, similar to the CALEA for law enforcement....I hope we can get some supporters for this kind of thing.
Anyway, that was off topic, but if anyone has any ideas, start a thread. Any Canadian members with good ideas for reform, feel free to email me at [email protected]Comment
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If you think that article is interesting, then get a load of what I just read:
Aztec Indians in Central America used animal blood mixed with cement as a mortar for their buildings, many of which still remain today.
Pretty impressive.Comment
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Take a look at NAPSOA. I'm half-tempted to sink some money into them, for benefits, and etc, mainly because they're interesting to me.Originally posted by Warren
There is also IFPO, another industry organization with ties to ASIS.
The organizations exist, they just don't have good media kit and press coverage. Which is sad, because the average person dosen't know about it.Some Kind of Commando Leader
"Every time I see another crazy Florida post, I'm glad I don't work there." ~ Minneapolis Security on Florida Security LawComment
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I would hesitate before sending any money to NAPSOA. I used to be their advisor for California, and I was active with them from the beginning.Originally posted by N. A. Corbier
The founder of NAPSOA recently resigned because he is in jail awaiting trial for allegedly molesting his grandchildren. He is, of course, innocent until proven guilty but if he is found guilty it will be a big stain on NAPSOA's reputation and credibility.
Also the new principals of NAPSOA are well-meaning, but they only have a vague goal of "improving the industry" nor do they have ANY plans or strategies on how to achieve their lofty but vague "goal." When I left NAPSOA in January 2006 the only "plan" the principals could come up with was to actively recruit new members who would pay dues so they could increase NAPSOA's treasury. When I asked what they planned to do with the increased funds their answer was, "recruit new members."
If NAPSOA ever gets itself squared-away, I will consider rejoining and paying dues. In the meantime, I will watch with interest.Comment
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Yea, and what's worse, is you only have to be 16 (legal driving age) to purchase a TANK... (granted, the ammo might be slightly harder to get, but still).. Go figure, eh?Originally posted by wvd1979
Corbier's Commandos - "Stickin it to the ninjas!"
Be safe!Originally posted by ValleyOneComment
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