A friend of the blog emails:
The Walker Art Center is just one of several venues and school systems that are just now discovering the benefits of privately funded security. They can hire their own private security, do background checks, control unwanted behavior a little better.
Wonder if there will be more support for private funding of other systems that take advantage of all of us- health insurance, school, etc?
I wonder if the cognitive dissonance will ever actually dawn on any of the parties involved?
By the way – I’m gonna guess that spending all day Tuesday putting black backgrounds on every bit of social and traditional media will fix it.
Last night Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was on The Daily, a news program produced jointly National Public Radio (NPR) and The New York Times (NYT).
During the interview, Frey went to great lengths to blame the union and its leader Lt Bob Kroll for the city’s inability to get rid of problematic police officers.
Frey made it sound like Bob Kroll has super-powers, yet all of his powers come from the labor agreement that the City Council approved.
Jacob Frey sat on that council.
Neither NPR nor The NYT mentioned that.
Why would they?
That would be news.
Neither NPR nor The NYT actually does news.
How many special events at the Walker would be likely to attract a vibrant crowd? No sir, hollow gestures won’t cut it this time. It’s time for bold, progressive action.
I demand that all of the liquor, grocery, convenience, fast food and smoke shops operating in minority neighborhoods that employ off duty LE security shrug off the thuggery. Sure, the merchandise loss may be prohibitive, but don’t forget; merchandise can be replaced, Black Lives can’t.
Any retail operation, nationwide, that doesn’t throw open the shelves is participating in systemic racism and must be shut down. Replace armed security with Ambassadors. Be a helper.
I applaud the Walker for its commitment to social justice. This is a good first step. But there’s more to be done.
Next step, recognize that persons of color cannot afford admission fees, and abolish them. Everyday is free admission, and free souvenirs, and free food.
Then, admit that homeless people are disproportionately persons of color, and throw the doors open to the homeless, day and night. Make space by moving displays to accommodate more bedding.
Next, to the extent you need staff, replace everybody with Trans Gender Activists to ensure a welcoming and inclusive workforce.
Wait two years, wonder where all the corporate sponsorships went, why there’s no money coming in, and close the doors.
Mission accomplished.
I’m at a bit of a loss here to understand. Is there some untapped pool of people with *experience* in armed security operations who aren’t involved with law enforcement that has just been sitting around waiting for the call from the Walker? And if the Walker likes what they get and recommends this option to their “friends”, just how many more of these armed security types are there? Is there like a warehouse or something?
Moreover, in what way does the service performed by one of these “private” armed security types differ from that an off-duty LEO? It’s just lipstick on the pig that is the need to even have armed security.
I’m seeing a lot of people and groups demanding that the MPD “hold officers accountable.” They did. They fired all four of them. It’s not within the police department’s purview to prosecute them, or just skip straight to the sentencing and execution. I’d give these demands more credence if they were realistic.
Moreover, in what way does the service performed by one of these “private” armed security types differ from that an off-duty LEO?
Private security guards, armed or not, do not have police powers. They cannot make arrests, and if they are involved in physical altercations, firearm related or not, their actions are measured against the civilian regulations ie: there is no “stand your ground” or “castle doctrine” in MN. In addition, if they get into a physical altercation while armed, they are liable to be charged with a firearm related offense.
If someone comes in and starts shooting up the place, and the guard returns fire, he may be found justified, but in MN he will surely be arrested pending investigation. A guard can attempt to hold a thief for the cops, but if the thief puts up a fight, the guard is potentially liable for any injuries the thief incurs. For that reason, they are trained to let them go.
My friend instructs his employees to record incidents and gather evidence for the cops, who in most cases don’t do anything with it. He has told his armed employees they are not to use their firearms unless someone actually shoots at them first. Most of his operational doctrine is dictated by the holder of his liability insurance.
In short, private security is a window decoration.
jdm;
A couple of points.
First, after my division was sold in September, I was laid off from my last gig, so I am looking for a new one. Even though I’m 66, I’m getting tons of requests from security services, because they are all looking for people.
Second, a couple of them must have access to the conceal and carry permit records, because I have received job postings in the name I used when I applied. I used my middle initial, which I rarely use.
Hoss, if I could pick 2 out of all the rest of jobs I’d never take in MN, or any leftist shithole, the first would be private security guard. All the hazard, 1/2 the pay, none of the benefits or legal protection cops get.
Second would be cop (although I would never take that job anywhere; too much self respect).
They have turned an habitual offender, high in Fentanyl and meth while committing a crime into a national martyr in order to lynch some cops. Who wants some of that?
I predict a plague of crime in the coming months as cops slow walk responses and criminals realize it’s open season.
I predict a plague of crime in the coming months as cops slow walk responses and criminals realize it’s open season.
Isn’t that what basically happened in Baltimore after the Freddy Gray shooting?
Hoss, if I could pick 2 out of all the rest of jobs I’d never take in MN, or any leftist shithole, the first would be private security guard. All the hazard, 1/2 the pay, none of the benefits or legal protection cops get.
Sure sounded like that to me. And as comical as unarmed security guards are portrayed to be, being armed would solve nothing and leave one open for tons of trouble.
chopper,
Oh, yea, I’m not even thinking about that option. Hell, I’ll work retail before I do that.
Back around the time I got out of the Air Force, I thought about becoming a cop, but after one course in criminology, I changed my mind.
“During the interview, Frey went to great lengths to blame the union and its leader..”
Super. Now do the teachers union, ya fuck.
jdm, with PDs around the country about to be dismantled and dissolved for the betterment of race relations and law and order as SJW’s everywhere demand, there will be a lot unemployed ex-LEO’s, so I doubt there will be a shortage of labor.
Speaking of unions, here’s an interesting article. There is a statement, about 2/3 of the way through, that explains everything. I’m sure that all of you will know exactly which part I am referring to.
https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/AN4h7NZ7yILEXtlGjgMFcGmzJp4
Doh! Here’s the direct article.
https://informingamericadailynews.com/lawmakers-call-on-unions-to-stop-collecting-dues-from-laid-off-workers/
jpa, yeah, I agree with you that it seems to be the direction that things are going. But then who would want those jobs? I mean, after Swiftee’s rundown on what private security guards can do (little or nothing).
On the other hand, as Breitbart said, the greatest rationale to become a lefty is immunity from the rules they impose on the rest of us. The sanctioning of double standards and hypocrisy.
I would assume various leftist entities, like say the mayors or the governor – certainly our Antifa General to but name a few possibilities, would recruit their own little private security forces that would not be bothered by rules and consequences.
jpa, the leadership in leftist shitholes have uniformly denounced their PD’s. If the goal is to never have a suspect injured during an arrest, there is only one option available.
They are obligated to follow through by reducing their PD’s to parking enforcement numbers and authority.
Bingo, jdm. private security forces that would not be bothered by rules and consequences. And therefore all the good, bad and insufferable rambo wannabees will join the ranks of the unaccountable and free to do whatever they want. Think of it this way – the mall cop is about to get an upgrade from a flashlight to an MP5. And if SJW’s think private security will make sure black lives matter, well… see your own quote.
Swiftee, last time I checked half (I have no idea, just using this number for the sake of argument) of PD resources were devoted to tax collection, not law enforcement or serving and protecting. This is partially why we are in this mess. But hey, yet another unintended consequence – what will the goobernment do without the parking and speeding and other types of this tax revenue?
Antifa General
Winner!
The left smells blood in the water. They see an open field before them to dismantle America’s remaining institutions of stability, tradition and pride. They are openly calling for the extinction of the white race and of Western culture.
They’ll excoriate those of us with the balls to call it as it is. It’s critical that we support one another. Now more than ever, we need to patronize businesses that support us, elect people who speak the plain truth and never, ever hesitate to support those of us that fall under the legal thumb of reprobates in office.
There are people of minority races that stand with us, they are few but they need to be supported not because of their value as tokens, but because they believe in American values.
they are few
I think you underestimate the number, swiftee. Well, I would like to think so.
jdm,
Your comment on our Antifa General, highlights another point made on this forum.
I expect that the defense lawyers for these cops will find Hakim’s tweet of him holding up the AntiFa manual with a big grin on his face. If the judge assigned to the case follows the law, that may be enough to show his bias or at least show conflict of interest. That would be Hakim’s excuse to toss the hot potato to someone else. But then, who would that be? Back to Freeman?
Boss,
I don’t disagree – although prosecutors are expected to be biased, and Ellison will likely not appear much in court.
prosecutors are expected to be biased
Well, biased in that they represent the interests of the people for whom they work. Gleeful support for violent domestic terrorists certianly isn’t in the interest of decent, American citizens.