Security officers as protectors

With the holiday seasons upon us, chances are you will see security officers in your daily activities whether shopping, or at work. They are hired by companies to make the places they work safer and more secure. As you go about your holiday activities consider they are there to protect you. 

• Training - in almost all states security officers must complete training to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete their duties. Properly trained officers protect you and your property while you are in their presence. 
• They detect and deter criminal activity. Often their presence discourages criminals from initiating criminal activity. Although they can not stop all criminal activity, their presence can greatly reduce criminals from targeting you while you are on the premises. 
• As a part of the homeland security effort they observe, detect, and report activities that may be a threat to the homeland. Some are hired specifically for that purpose. Unfortunately the news carries stories about terrorist activities. Security officers help secure the homeland by carrying