The hour long special they did on the Mall of America Security Department a few months ago got such good ratings, they ordered up 12 half hour episodes.
The first two episodes aired on Thursday night. Anyone besides me watch? What did you think?
My thoughts are varied. They are without a doubt the best trained outfit around. That isn't saying much since all the state mandates is something like 12 hours of pre-assignment training. But, they get 300 hours of training in their first year.
My main issue isn't with the security officers themselves as it is with an age old problem with the industry. That problem is when your authority and equipment are not up to the level they need to be to accomplish the mission.
They are expected to do things that they are not properly equipped or authorized to do. That puts them in an unenviable position.
They came across as very strict, maybe to the point of being too strict and inviting lawsuits.
A guy that was minding his own business and dancing in place was told to knock it off.
A male that was wearing a little make-up was sent packing. Also, a guy in a dress was told that his attire was inappropriate and was told to change or get kicked out.
I have seen dancers, dudes wearing make-up, and cross dressers in my security career and I never thought of kicking them out. It makes me wonder where they would draw the line? Would they kick out two guys for holding hands? Would they kick out a lesbian woman wearing a man's suit?
I understand the arguement that it is private property and they can set up the rules as they see fit. But, that only goes so far IMO.
The first two episodes aired on Thursday night. Anyone besides me watch? What did you think?
My thoughts are varied. They are without a doubt the best trained outfit around. That isn't saying much since all the state mandates is something like 12 hours of pre-assignment training. But, they get 300 hours of training in their first year.
My main issue isn't with the security officers themselves as it is with an age old problem with the industry. That problem is when your authority and equipment are not up to the level they need to be to accomplish the mission.
They are expected to do things that they are not properly equipped or authorized to do. That puts them in an unenviable position.
They came across as very strict, maybe to the point of being too strict and inviting lawsuits.
A guy that was minding his own business and dancing in place was told to knock it off.
A male that was wearing a little make-up was sent packing. Also, a guy in a dress was told that his attire was inappropriate and was told to change or get kicked out.
I have seen dancers, dudes wearing make-up, and cross dressers in my security career and I never thought of kicking them out. It makes me wonder where they would draw the line? Would they kick out two guys for holding hands? Would they kick out a lesbian woman wearing a man's suit?
I understand the arguement that it is private property and they can set up the rules as they see fit. But, that only goes so far IMO.
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