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Why do some organizations have their security officers wear a police or military
style uniform while other organizations require their officers to wear a blazer and
slacks, and still others have their security officers wear casual or business clothes?
The subject of dress code involves nearly all organizations that utilize protection
services.
Some 82% of those responding have exclusively in house security officers. Some
8% used only contract and about 10% used a combination.
a. Police or military style (48) Blazer and slacks with a security of hospital patch on the
breast pocket (10)
b. The employee’s own personal, business or casual clothing (1)
c. Combination of the above uniforms or clothing (4)
On a separate issue, 69 responded that their officers are not armed. Five said they
are armed and three did not respond to the question.
Of the 48 respondents to a question asking the main reason for outfitting security
officers in police or military style uniforms:
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20 felt it was a crime deterrent
2 gave reasons that the officers would not wear the uniforms off duty
The results of this survey indicate that when a security director views crime as a
major factor at the facility, then the uniform is far more likely to be the police or
military style. The reasons most often cited for this choice are: crime deterrent and
case of identifying officers.
Note: Has your organization made a switch in uniform type recently? Were there any
changes in facility crime statistics or has there been a discernible change in public
response? Please send your observations to me. I am doing additional research on
security uniforms and would appreciate your opinions.
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