Hi, as a novice to Poser and other 3d applications I do not usually have much opportunity to weigh in and give an opinion on the usual things that crop up on this forum.  However this time the subject matter has struck a cord and I feel more than qualified to present an opinion. Since I began a major career change in 1978 I have been a law enforcement officer for the US Air Force and State of Colorado and have worked numerous security positions, including loss prevention.  So I believe myself to be an authority on this subject from the law enforcement point of view.  Oh, and as an old hippie, former conservative/liberal and now independent with socialist views I am also qualified and able to see the opposing viewpoint as well.  My thanks to those with the courage to speak up and defend people in the criminal justice field and not to unfairly generalize us like several did in this thread.  I must say that I am very disappointed in a few of you.   

 

                Winterclaw - Seems like all rent-a-cops are stupid and on power-trips.

 

            SSAfam1 - I was FLOORED when that THUG replied he was the police. I hate them. They're pigs. (No offense to police officers or family of police officers online). I just know they're thugs with badges. I see it all the time. Nothing will be done. They get to harass and beat the people they swore to serve and protect...all on our dime.

 

            RobynsVeil - store security are not the police force - they just like to think they are.

 

            SeanMartin - But the sad thing is, nothing will be done, most likely. Even if someone puts in a complaint, I'm sure that the cops will side with the security force, because that's how most are.

 

Acadia, in response to your statement of “I'm Either Incredibly Brave, or Stupid!” I would say that you are probably a bit of both and just a bit slow.  Your decision to run into the store for help should have been your first action.  This starts the 911 call and help coming sooner.  Your second action would have been to write down a quick physical description of the subjects to report to responding units.  I know a person can have the urge to intercede in something like this but please think of yourself and your loved ones first.  It does no one any good to have you hurt or killed in such a situation and such things do happen to good Samaritans.  Also if this thing is weighing heavily upon you consider asking your family doctor, clergy, or other professional for some help.  After all you are now also a “victim” in this incident and may be suffering traumatic after effects.

 

I do not alibi for the security personnel referred to by Acadia, rather feel embarrassed and sorry for them.  I have learned over the years that there is often more than one side to the story.  Unfortunately if this is a case of bad security in action it is reprehensible.  But don’t blame all security/police no more than you would all priests, doctors, judges, teachers, etc for the bad persons in those fields.  I strongly believe that better training, education and compensation has been needed for years in all parts of the criminal justice field. Do your part and speak out for this to lawmakers, reporters, business owners and students, the future workers in criminal justice.  Insist upon “professionalism.”

 

Well, thanks for listening to this old guys opinion.  I had best get down off this soapbox as it is my bed time and the job starts early tomorrow morning.

Thanks, Curtis.