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Plea deal for man who ‘caved in’ security officer’s face in Chicago falls through

Former US Army vet Matthew DeLeon, charged with punching a security officer in the face. By BRIAN L. COX, CHICAGO TRIBUNE A U.S. Army veteran caught on video punching and injuring a female security guard who was trying to help him will be back in court this week after a plea deal that would have [...]

By |2019-07-16T06:31:04-04:00July 16th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Plea deal for man who ‘caved in’ security officer’s face in Chicago falls through

Homicides by security officers are up, but so are assaults on security professionals

It's hard to think of a more chilling statistic to illustrate the need for comprehensive screening of security officer applicants. Equally alarming is the increase in assaults on security officers, which also must be addressed. -- IFPO. From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Charlotte NC December 8 2018 -- More than 70 private security officers will face murder trials [...]

By |2018-12-09T07:41:01-05:00December 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Homicides by security officers are up, but so are assaults on security professionals

Shoplifter bites off part of security officer’s ear in Washington

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: PUYALLUP, Wash. October 31 2018 - A security officer had part of his ear bitten off when he tried to stop a man stealing polo shirts from a Puyallup store, records show. The security guard first noticed three young men in the store Friday and decided to watch them closely. He saw an [...]

By |2018-11-01T06:30:32-04:00November 1st, 2018|News|Comments Off on Shoplifter bites off part of security officer’s ear in Washington

Shoe theft suspects beat security officer in Bakersfield, Calif., cops say

From ABC-23 News BAKERSFIELD, Calif - The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying four suspects wanted for robbery and conspiracy. The four suspects entered the Warehouse Shoe Sale located on 1619 Panama Lane on August 24, 2017 around 6:45 p.m. when the first suspect grabbed a pair of shoes and tried [...]

By |2017-10-07T18:09:00-04:00October 7th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Shoe theft suspects beat security officer in Bakersfield, Calif., cops say

Teen arrested for sexually assaulting security officer and woman at Indianapolis hotel

Korey Reaves, sexual assault suspect. By Kyle Bloyd, WISHTV.com Published: January 5, 2017, 6:26 pm Updated: January 5, 2017, 6:31 pm INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 17-year-old boy sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel room then also sexually assaulted a female security guard who went to check on the victim. Korey Reaves, 17, is being [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:26:47-05:00January 6th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Teen arrested for sexually assaulting security officer and woman at Indianapolis hotel

Home Depot loss prevention officer assaulted, but still detains theft suspect in CT

Pictured: Thyshawn Wellesley, 30, of Hamden, accused of stealing from a Home Depot and then assaulting a loss prevention officer./ Photo via Hamden Police Department Kudos to the unnamed Home Depot loss prevention officer who, despite receiving a severe beating, was able to detain the suspect until police arrived. -- IFPO. By Vincent [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:25:16-05:00November 5th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Home Depot loss prevention officer assaulted, but still detains theft suspect in CT

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