Protection Services???
This morning as I crossed my fingers for a winning ”RRRoll Up The Rim” cup at the Tim Hortons, I saw what looked to be a member of the Calgary Police Service. Because the line up wandered out the door, I couldn’t see the shoulder flash but if all you got was a quick glance, you would likely assume this was someone from CPS.
There has been a disturbing trend over the last few years for anyone associated with “security” to dress like actual police officers. What bothers me about this is that the police have enough to worry about without people questioning whether or not they are the real deal. The CPS unifrm should command immediate respect, not hesitation due to confusion.
I’m not sure if the push for the uniform change has come from the security people or from management or both, but whatever the case, I’m sure the justification is that “people don’t respect security people”. While that might be the reasoning, changing your uniform is not going to change anything. The minute I see the shoulder flash on your facade you will command as much respect and credibility from me as you did before. Take note; actions speak louder than words. Or in this case, actions speak louder than your clothing.
And the guy in the lineup at Tim’s? His shoulder flash read “Protection Services; Calgary Health Region”. Come on. Why not just call it like it is? You’re a security guard dressed to look like a police officer. What’s next? The bouncers at bars perhaps? I don’t see why not. Even “Campus Security” at the University of Calgary are dressed like CPS members. So wrong. And I didn’t even win anything on my Tim Hortons cup.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 14:44 Posted in General
