Keeping people safe is the most critical element when deciding on whether to hire an off-duty police officer or a security guard to protect you and your patrons. There is no doubt that security guards can aid in protecting your assets and customers, but an armed, off-duty police officer is not only trained to handle situations that may be unfavorable, but they can also respond in a way that will deter crime that a security guard can’t.
With that in mind, having an armed off-duty police officer is the better option as not only are police-officers trained to know the law, they will be able to act upon a crime or issue with knowledge, awareness, and understanding of how to handle the situation at hand.
Security guards are undoubtedly valuable in many ways, and they do offer a level of protection, but having an off-duty police officer will not only give you peace of mind in knowing that the protection you are getting is from law enforcement, but
Which would you rather have protecting your customers, assets, and employees?
