RTD Security - Barney Fife Alert!

[BushMasterBoy]

[Irving]

Speedysst, if you've worked security, then you should know well that there are a fair amount of douchebags who are attracted to security jobs. Anyway, all those rail crossings down 13th street have had open pits and uncapped rebar every where for well over a year now.

[BushMasterBoy]

RTD security saves traveller...

http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters...officer/16472/

[gnihcraes]

If you feel the need to publicly post what you did, I will do so as well. First, the name Wackenhut no longer exists. Secondly, the Dodge Nitros came stock with those wheels. Third, name calling such as "Mr. Fife," "Douchebag," and "dork" to describe one of my co-workers is unnecessary and particularly offensive when you use "Hitler." Its because of that kind bullshit name calling and disrespect that some security officers act like dicks (as do some police officers when you use "Hitler" to describe them). Oh and by the way, the felon with the gun on the light rail train last week didn't particularly "look" like someone that would cause trouble either. Rant over.

Wackenhut, someone else made that reference, I didn't get a detailed view of all the stuff embroidered on his uniform. What is looked like though.

What I did? I did nothing, and especially nothing to this security person. I was polite, respectful and never once called him names. I followed his every word, stood at a distance, looked at what I wanted to see and left. I did cross the tracks though, as it was an open and active intersection. (in my car)

Not all nitros came with those wheels, only the RT I believe. But this doesn't make any difference, was more of humor towards his actions and look with the vehicle. His actions for the situation were an extreme I feel, thus why I posted it. More for humor than anything else, as I really don't give a crap. Not cop bashing, nor security bashing, tough job, I get that, see it every day. But I do not give nearly as much respect to anyone in a public servant role who acts like as you say, a dick.

Descriptive items used were mearly brought on by his demeanor and look. Sorry for the reference to Hitler. I'll take that back. I apologize.

Felon on the train with a gun? So please describe this in further detail if you could. So it was an existing Felon with a gun, or become a Felon because he had a gun on the train? What did he do, show his gun? CCW is legal on RTD I believe. Maybe you can start another thread to this for our education. I'm truly interested. Yes, felons come in all looks, shapes and sizes, I see them everyday.

Peace?

[gnihcraes]

Speedysst, if you've worked security, then you should know well that there are a fair amount of douchebags who are attracted to security jobs. Anyway, all those rail crossings down 13th street have had open pits and uncapped rebar every where for well over a year now.

No kidding, one reason I was particularly interested in this one site - it's been an open hole with rebar for a long time. They finally got to working on it, and I wanted to see what the deal was. Obviously a engineering change or over site for some reason. RTD Security couldn't do much about it anyway, but you'd think someone would have put more barricades around it or something.

[Fentonite]

Its because of that kind bullshit name calling and disrespect that some security officers act like dicks (as do some police officers when you use "Hitler" to describe them).

That's probably true, but sometimes statements are made because of the actions observed, not the other way around. I can say with confidence that gnihcraes was certainly polite and respectful in this interaction. If you suspect otherwise, you don't know the man. Whatever insult these security officers may have taken in the past is not an excuse for unprofessional rudeness in this case. Gnihcraes acknowledged and apologized for his harsh post. Please, take his peace offering.

...Descriptive items used were mearly brought on by his demeanor and look. Sorry for the reference to Hitler. I'll take that back. I apologize. ...
Peace?

It takes a big man...

[KestrelBike]

Yep, sounds like the guy. I ride the bus to and from work, 9th inbound through GKI gang territory and Colfax home usually. I understand.

Just thought it was an interesting interaction with the security dude, since I don't really look or act like anyone that would be causing trouble.

Two more weeks and RTD is having a Bicycle Tour of the west corridor line, so they bettered get to work on finishing everything up.

Maybe you struck him as a Distinguished Gentleman of the copper theiving society

[Byte Stryke]

If you feel the need to publicly post what you did, I will do so as well. First, the name Wackenhut no longer exists. Secondly, the Dodge Nitros came stock with those wheels. Third, name calling such as "Mr. Fife," "Douchebag," and "dork" to describe one of my co-workers is unnecessary and particularly offensive when you use "Hitler." Its because of that kind bullshit name calling and disrespect that some security officers act like dicks (as do some police officers when you use "Hitler" to describe them). Oh and by the way, the felon with the gun on the light rail train last week didn't particularly "look" like someone that would cause trouble either. Rant over.

he used the word Hitler to describe a MUSTACHE and its a common description.
And anyone with an assertive or overbearing demeanor to excess accompanied with a sense of overcompensation is often referred to a barney Fife...Mall Cop, Security Guard or Street Cop

your response almost lends it to being a personal defense
Please feel free to get over yourself.

[Mtn.man]

DO NOT BE PICKING ON FIFE.

You have been warned.

[bigun1962]

When you act stupid, that is when you get contacted. By the way security can do way more things that you will not like than the police.