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[rustydog]

32. I couldn't disagree with you more if I tried!

I have been in healthcare security since 1979 and have the utmost respect for law enforcement.

I have run into maybe one or two police officers who did not respect my position and they werenot interested in doing their job (they are definitely in a very small minority). I didn't take their lack of ambition as an excuse to use a broad brush painting a negative image of police officers.

When I call the police, they respond, they listen to me and they believe me and act on that. I know my job and I know the law. I don't call the police unless the police are needed.

They ask if we have useful video and could we burn a copy for their report. I have never had an officer fail to provide the incident report number after responding to our call.

(I am a potential witness in their case! I am the one who called them! they need me and I need them.)
It is a symbiotic relationship where one professional respects the other professional and we help each other succeed in their respective jobs.

three weeks ago a trainee and I were getting thumped pretty well by a psych patient and ER called 911. The police were there so goddamn fast and they helped us control the person until they could be restrained. I love the police.

Actually, in many cases, the private security officer makes more than police officers in many states!

That is my 2-cents worth.