What is the security guard?

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, Security Officers do have authority, and in many cases they have just as much, if not more authority than a Police Officer. Security Officers are basically private police and in the olden days they were often referred to as this (ex: Coal Mine Police). A security company is contracted out by a client to protect 'usually' private property, so therefore they are the police of that property. This is why Security Officers often have more authority than Police Officers. Police have very limited authority on private property unless a warrant is issued by a judge. Also, in many states security companies will be contracted out by local governments to police their public areas. For example; in South Carolina every Security Officer has as much authority as a Police Officer and have the right to issue speeding tickets, arrests, etc. They also use blue lights on their vehicles instead of the usual yellow lights used by most Security Officers around the country. Security Officers often have serious, dangerous jobs much like police officers and they are here to accomplish the same goal which is to keep people, and property safe. So next time you want to bash a Security Officer; think twice.