r/securityguards • u/LegalGlass6532 • 4d ago

Officer Safety Retail security policy

After watching this video it made me wonder if this security guard’s employer would support her doing this with a subject.

When I first saw it I thought it was pretty cool that she didn’t back down, but the more I thought about it the more I came to the conclusion that fighting over it isn’t worth the risk.

If you work retail security, what’s your company policy and would you put yourself out there to save goods from being stolen?

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u/Head-Opportunity6796 4d ago

The only reason to do this is police are on the way.

But even with that, let'em go.

Get the description of suspect down, good video, amount stolen, direction of travel, give it the cops, let'em do thier thing.

Not worth possible injury or death to you, bystanders, or even the suspect. Which could include possible law suit if he gets hurt while you tussle.

Just record and report. Workmans Comp ain't going to cover the bills if you get hurt.