This just happened at the @Walgreens on Gough & Fell Streets in San Francisco. #NoConsequences @chesaboudinpic.twitter.com/uSbnTQQk4J
-
-
What exactly is the security guard getting paid to do?
47 replies 0 retweets 68 likes -
Replying to @GoldDiamonds__ @LyanneMelendez and
Surveillance. By law, Security Guards that work for private companies are still considered civilians. Meaning, in this situation since no one's life or health was in danger, the security guard would be cited for assault if she layed a hand on the man.
3 replies 0 retweets 8 likes -
Replying to @TrentonLittleSB @GoldDiamonds__ and
That isn't true. Walgreens is private property, is someone comes into your home and starts stealing your stuff. You can use force against them.
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @mattRroth @GoldDiamonds__ and
That's only true for breaking and entering, typically a house or a closed business. This is just a theft during open hours, which does not authorize use of force. California Penal Code 198.5.
2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
-
Replying to @InternetGulag @mattRroth and
I can understand why California has a law like this. With Breaking & Entering, another crime always follows. Most likely the reason for someone breaking and entering is they either want to steal stuff inside or hurt someone inside. That penal code allows prevention, just in case.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @TrentonLittleSB @mattRroth and
I mean that's ok. What's messed up is not allowing use of force in theft during open hours.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @InternetGulag @mattRroth and
Security Guards aren't always trained, especially unarmed ones. Without proper training, it's very easy for a security guard to improperly handle a situation if they use force. It's safer to just let the police handle it.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @TrentonLittleSB @mattRroth and
Police rarely is readily available and takes ages to arrive at the scene. Today is theft, tomorrow is some crazy dude pulling up a knife or gun and attacking people unprovoked. There are security guards that carry firearms and are trained to handle these situations.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Yes, security guards handle dangerous customers with force. But police are still the ones to call for reporting theft. Even if they don't arrive on time, they can still put a report into their system what happened, start an investigation, or even put a warrant out for his arrest.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.