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LEO 229 wrote:
Thank you for your answer, i still dont agree but i thank you anyway. I guess I will take this up with city councel, not that it will get me anywhere.
LEO 229 wrote:
ccloud43 wrote:Kinda OT but still deals in badges....OK this may be off topic but Leo I have a question concerning something close to this.
This has been posted before about Lynnhaven Mall and no weapons allowed, but, on the weekends they have VBPD officers that are hired as security. They are off duty officers. Since they are employed as security, and they are not in the official capacity as a law enforcement officer how is it possible thet they may wear their uniforms and act as authorityfor the city?
I know about the 24/7 arresting powers , bit IMHO if they are employed as a security guard for that period of time, and accepting monies from another employer, other than the city, then why shoud they be given special treatment (for lack of a better word) than a normal citizen like myself.
I'm not trying to bash cops, and I dont want anybody else to bash cops over this but i am curious.
Many departments have contracts with outside companies that hire officers to work for them as security guards. As long as certain criteria is met the officers are allowed to work the assignment.
The outside company pays to salary just like any other employee. The officers are allowed to wear their uniform while on the assignment.
It may seem strange that this is allowed but this is the philosophy behind it.
He is in uniform and this means there is another visible officer out in public that would normally not be. He can respond to any call in the area even if it is off his job site. So what you have is many additional officers out in the public that would not be and at no cost to the town, city, or county!!
This is a huge plus to the citizens that live in the area.
Thank you for your answer, i still dont agree but i thank you anyway. I guess I will take this up with city councel, not that it will get me anywhere.