Campus security? Really?

[Traxxis]

Don't give Campus POLICE a hard time. Everyone and their mothers think Campus Police are security guards. Sure, some of them probably don't need to be police officers, much like officers from almost every department in the USA. They are working and trying for the most part and are at least in the field. Sometimes it's more to receive a paycheck then it is the field, even then, I know for a fact Campus Police don't get paid worth a ****.

I started out as a Campus Police Officer and was being paid 19k a year to be looked down on as a, what an OSA member stated, "wannabe" LEO. I was certified, commissioned and carried a gun and would run towards gunfire for 19k a year, so because some peoples standards may be lower than mine, give them a little break and at least the bit of respect they deserve.

Don't like what I have to say? Go become a Campus Police for a few months and you'll have a different perspective on the field.

::thumbsup::

I wasn't trying to knock campus police or the woman personally, just more of an observation of how she was equipped. You would think with what we pay for school they could at least give them a decent belt, a good holster and a radio. And I don't want to give names but we'll just say its a community college in the Tulsa area.

You mean the equipment that they normally have to provide on their own? (other than a radio... but even the cheapest of police talkies are more than most people's EDC).

Certainly no personal offense intended mate. I had a good four years experience with campus police, and I was just stating an personal opinion based on my experience. I guess I could have elaborated a little to shed more light on it. My bad. I simply wanted to imply campus police are the rape whistles of law enforcement.

Rape whistles of law enforcement? That's interesting.

 

[Eric_Williams]

I have to agree with Eli and Stan on this one. Just because she cant afford Safariland Duty Gear doesn't mean she is any less capable.

Rape Whistle? So just because she works for a college and not a city/county police force she doesnt deserve the same respect?

 

[Traxxis]

I have to agree with Eli and Stan on this one. Just because she cant afford Safariland Duty Gear doesn't mean she is any less capable.

Rape Whistle? So just because she works for a college and not a city/county police force she doesnt deserve the same respect?

And they're generally cross-deputized with the city or county too..... in short... that little old lady can fawk you up!

 

[Eric_Williams]

HAHA you like getting fawk'd up by little old ladies dont you stan?

 

[ef9turbo]

I will also say that when I was making 19k a year I and to fund my own gear, gun, ammo, and vest. I wasn't equipped with a radio and was always by myself. Working for the campus made me who I am today as an leo.

 

[Traxxis]

HAHA you like getting fawk'd up by little old ladies dont you stan?

Just remember... your grandmother told me she liked me more than you.

 

[Eric_Williams]

Just remember... your grandmother told me she liked me more than you.

I thought she liked Terry more and you were just the side kick lol

 

[twoguns?]

Very true. Barrister, ha! I've always wondered what I would look like in a powdered wig.

LOL... Well ,They had to powder them, washday was on saturdays ....When the weather was good...

 

[Old Fart]

I know several folks who got their start working Campus PD.
All good squared away individuals.
And a couple who work there now, also solid individuals.

That being said a lot of the rent a cop security guys are that for a reason.
jes sayin'

 

[TwoForFlinching]

I have to agree with Eli and Stan on this one. Just because she cant afford Safariland Duty Gear doesn't mean she is any less capable.

Rape Whistle? So just because she works for a college and not a city/county police force she doesnt deserve the same respect?

All in jest. But yeah, strangers get no respect regardless of clothing. I'll hand out common courtesy to everyone though.