cirrusly
Regular Member
Was in the Apple Store with my girlfriend purchasing an iPad when a security guard stepped between me and the Apple sales rep and said "Sir are you an officer of the law?!
Me: No, is there a problem ?
Security: You can't carry a weapon in here.
Me: Oh, I didn't see a sign at the entrance.
Security: A security officer is the same as a sign saying no weapons. We have to ask you to leave.
Me: Ok, can I finish my purchase?
Security: Yes.
I conclude the purchase of the iPad. Meanwhile he summons an Arlington PD officer, and the security guard ushers other customers away from my vicinity. (Like I'm some dangerous varmint or criminal!) We conclude the sale and I step out of the store, into the mall area with the officer.
The officer was very polite, never asked for an ID, or any information. I walk down the escalators and to the street level with him, and my girlfriend. Enroute we had casual conversation and he reiterated I am fully within my right, that he carries off-duty, his father used to OC, but that because it's private property they can prohibit it. He bids me a good evening, I shake his hand, and I depart the mall.
Over-reaction of mall security, especially considering I am a paying customer, but very well-handled by Arlington PD.
The mall is: http://m.simon.com/default.aspx?id=157
Me: No, is there a problem ?
Security: You can't carry a weapon in here.
Me: Oh, I didn't see a sign at the entrance.
Security: A security officer is the same as a sign saying no weapons. We have to ask you to leave.
Me: Ok, can I finish my purchase?
Security: Yes.
I conclude the purchase of the iPad. Meanwhile he summons an Arlington PD officer, and the security guard ushers other customers away from my vicinity. (Like I'm some dangerous varmint or criminal!) We conclude the sale and I step out of the store, into the mall area with the officer.
The officer was very polite, never asked for an ID, or any information. I walk down the escalators and to the street level with him, and my girlfriend. Enroute we had casual conversation and he reiterated I am fully within my right, that he carries off-duty, his father used to OC, but that because it's private property they can prohibit it. He bids me a good evening, I shake his hand, and I depart the mall.
Over-reaction of mall security, especially considering I am a paying customer, but very well-handled by Arlington PD.
The mall is: http://m.simon.com/default.aspx?id=157