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Boise ID Oct 13 2012 Security guards aresupposed to make many people feel safe. A string of bank robberies, thathappened last month in Boise,would seem like a good reminder of why security guards are important.
However, one guard contacted us, and told us sometimes theguards just give people a false sense of security. He didn't want us to revealhis identity, afraid he might be putting his job on the line, so we will simplyrefer to him, as "J."
He works for Securitas Security Services in Boise. “J” said most security companies don'twant the guards to fight back, unless they're the ones being attacked. He saidif a suspicious person comes into the bank, they’re asked to stand back andcall police.
According to “J,” all Securitas guards in Boise are asked NOT step in, during adangerous situation, whether they're guarding a bank, a business or specialevent. He also said no guns are allowed, and Securitas guards in Boise aren't even allowedto carry a baton or a can of mace to protect themselves.
"I feel bad, because even employees and even customersthink we’re there to protect and help them, but we're not," said he said.
According to "J," more than half of the guards,who work with him, have the same concerns. He said that’s why he contacted us.
We tried reaching out to the Securitas branch in Boise, but they directedus to the corporate office. Company leaders sent us this response to"J's" concerns.
Securitas Spokeswoman Lynne Glovka said "Actions ofofficers are dictated by client agreements and contracts we've signed withthem."
We also checked the company handbook, and it plainly saidthat security officers may not possess any device or weapon, not even pepperspray or mace, unless authorized by the branch management.
“J” said he has yet to receive permission. "I don'twant to carry a gun, but at least baton or a can of mace,” he said.
Glovka said the company has not received any formalcomplaints in the Boisearea about this issue, but will look into J's concerns.
J said he hopes telling his story will motivate the companyto make some changes to its policies. He said all security guards should beable to properly do their jobs with something to protect themselves and others.
Source-FOX9