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Hi, I'm William Richey, I'm an executive manager with American Eagle Security in Springfield
Oregon. And I'm going to talk to you about some of the tools used by security officers.
There's a wide variety of tools, from the automobiles we use for patrol, to the standard
uniforms and rain gear, emergency flares and stuff, if we need, or traffic cones, stop
signs for controlling traffic in certain areas when we're working events. Your duty belt,
which can include your firearm, and your pepper spray, and your handcuffs, if you're certified
to carry and use those. The most important tool, in my opinion, for a security officer,
is a good flashlight. I choose this one, it's one of the best on the market, and it runs
about 110 dollars. It's an ultra stinger, by Stream Light. It can temporarily blind
somebody for a few seconds if you shine it to their eyes. And it also will allow you
in dark areas to light it up, so you can really see who's around, and whats around, if somebody's
hiding. Every security officer should have their own flashlight. Most companies have
company issued flashlights. But I would spend the money if you're serious about the career.
Buy a good flashlight and keep it with you all time. And that's some of the tools that
a security officer uses.