Thread: Coin Show Security

Originally Posted by Owle

And that is the way it should be. Basically, you need someone who is unimpeachable. We see cases of insiders at banks and in finance using their position to steal or to conspire with those who steal. With the popularity of "crime and punishment" shows on TV, and the stories in real life, no one is going to take a chance with a security person unless they are 110% competent and clean as the driven snow.

I was talking with someone with 100s of thousands in gold and precious metals at a show and he gave a scenario how organized crime would pull off a robbery at a show: hold a lady hostage and then use that to get all the dealers to capitulate and hand over their guns and valuables. I'm surprised that a major heist has not occurred already with all the $$$ so easily fenced with the Russian or Mexican mafias.

Pretty sure cops can and have been corrupt...

Originally Posted by Hunt1

Pretty sure cops can and have been corrupt...

What you really need is an organization seen as reliable. Think about it, if you are a show organizer, who are you going to hire, (and be able to justify hiring if something goes wrong), a cop or some guy off the street? I was only involved since I effectively was an organizer, and others we hired were off duty law enforcement.

All human beings can be corrupted, and cops do a hard job and should be shown respect. I don't think thread should have anything to do with corrupt cops.

The shows I regularly attend are in Southern Nevada, in casino ballrooms and such. The casino provides security for the all aspects of the show. I would think with your past experience you'd be more than qulaified to apply for a job in security at a casino, but seeing as you live where you do that may not be possible. My cousin worked security and moved up to a pretty high position in survelence at a casino. He makes about twice the income a police officer in a major city would make, with far better benefits. It may be worth looking into.
Guy

What part of stick to the original topic do you guys not understand??? The topic is not good cop/Bad cop! Yes, this is me yelling!