Downtown Seattle security guard fired amid investigation | FOX 13 Seattle

[@micah9096]

2 body cams, 2 badges, 2 hot dogs, 2 Big Mac meals and yet he doesn’t have a license?

[@GamerGateVeteran]

They specified he isnt licensed in that state. Man could very well possess an out of state license (doesnt change the legality of it, few states have mutual recognition laws regarding security, but it does effect if this guy is an outright wannabe wacker, or just an out of state guard that didnt complete a bureaucratic rubber stamp)

[@GamerGateVeteran]

@Packhorse-bh8qn As I pointed out in a separate comment, that isnt an NYPD Det badge. Whatever else this guard may or may not have done, the NYPD Det trying to claim that style as exclusive to them is just stupid. Starburst is one of the most popular styles of badge for Police, Fire, EMS, and Security forces around the world. Plus if you actually look closely at this attempted "side by side" you can see that guards badge is 100% not at all a NYPD Det badge. Everything about it is different down to the "seal" in the middle. No one department or agency has a copyright or trademark or "dibs" on any style of badge. If anyone wanted to play that game, private security is a much older profession and the use of badges by police forces comes from the "coat of arms" or "blazon of arms" badges that private forces wore to show to whom they were employed by and under whose authority they operated. Two things can be true at once. Someone can have done something wrong, without having done every wrong thing under the sun.

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

"One number 4 large..."

[@mota4tuttoo]

...he's got TWO !

[@Glock20AK]

😂

[@dtrain-uwu]

I'm guessing he's failed at least 2 police psychologist exams.

[@RikiToshi]

With that badge, he should be charge with police impersonation.

[@cosmoray9750]

Yep. He is no different than those of stolen valor,.

[@_DB.COOPER]

😆😂🤣🤣😝😝🤣😂

[@stevennagley3407]

It could have been a gift, but I see your point

[@P3P33U]

​@@stevennagley3407gift or not would be neither here nor there. It's about how he chose to use it. It would be like the guys that buy the older model, decommissioned police cars that still have the lights and cage. It's one thing to use it for decor at a theme park or a rage room and a complete other to use it to pull over unsuspected drivers.

[@dannyespinosa3978]

Yes

[@bretta3]

The manager should be fired too. When he saw how this clown came dressed for work he should have sent him home immediately. This guy was clearly pretending to be a cop and the only thing more dangerous than a cop is a security guard who thinks he's a cop. Based on the equipment he clearly equipped himself with, he intends to hurt someone.

[@aminer1011]

Meal team 6

[@hondomclean6759]

Absolute gravy SEAL

[@roellopez3737]

Officer jelly belly 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@hondomclean6759]

@roellopez3737 what flavour?

[@NemeanLion-]

Lol

[@Yeah-its-me]

lol

[@GHML-q3u]

Lol, this fool has more gear on than a real police officer and military put together lol. What a clown!

[@MynameisDUmass]

Signs he's playing too much call of duty he has the Gang Ho perk 😂😂😂😂

[@modtwentyeight]

All for intimidation tactics.

[@chrisdraughn5941]

@@modtwentyeightIt makes me want to mess with him.

[@superrunnerx1]

He is ready to protest for palestine

[@ianbattles7290]

The only thing he DIDN'T have was *a license to do this job!!!*

[@ianbattles7290]

If he didn't have a security guard license, *how did he even get hired in the first place???* This company has a lot of explaining to do...

[@Klaaism]

Even if his license expired in the meantime, it's still a major legal issue for a security company to employ an unlicensed security guard, especially an ARMED guard that have even stricter laws. Its part of their responsibility to insure all employees armed and unarmed are up to date. Lady is going to be able to sue the guard, the security company, and maybe even the client company.

[@ProudCapitalist-ko9ff]

Since when does a Walgreens security guard wear tactical gear and weapons as though he’s going into battle? Ridiculous.

[@BitwiseMobile]

A tactical vest that barely covers his expansive gut - LOL. He looks like a PUBG player trying to LARP.

[@dl1277]

Since he lives in a city where crime is exploded to the point drug stores need armed guards. Seattle is a cess pit

[@swapsplat]

Because Seattle is a fucking joke

[@kinglewis6553]

When the police were told they couldn't act as their security guards anymore

[@jeffdur1330]

The same reason cops do.

[@NomadGuardian]

Why he is not being Arrested, Charged and Prosecuted?

[@superrunnerx1]

Why isn't BLM being arrested and charged?

[@superrunnerx1]

Why should he? You have actual criminals committing crimes and they don't get arrested. What about all these domestic terrorists taking over college campuses? Why aren't they being arrested?

[@ChanceUriahMiller]

Because liberals

[@stevengold]

He is going to be... what do you mean?

[@nowhere474]

PROSECUTING CRIME IS FOR RIGHT WING EXTREMIST 😅😂🤣

[@Kimmy234L]

He's a PREDATOR...A POLICE IMPERSONATOR....What else has he done? Arrest him!!

[@OFFICERHENSLEY]

Where on his uniform does it say police?

[@Kimmy234L]

@@OFFICERHENSLEY ...oh gosh, they're literally everywhere 😱🙄

[@DoudD]

The guy is on his own little pretend-to-be-a-cop power trip.

[@WaitAMinute1989]

with a flashlight, now that makes it official

[@elix901]

He wasn’t even a licensed guards so he was faking that too

[@ianbattles7290]

​@@elix901This company is going to have a tough time explaining why they hired a guy without a license...

[@seriouscarguys702]

Pocket checking is illegal. If you didn’t see somebody steal on camera, you should never contact that customer without expecting a lawsuit. This would never happen at Costco or target. And you’re carrying a firearm without being legally licensed/authorized to do so come on bro

[@mikemattis1204]

Sounds like you know how to get away with stealing

[@seriouscarguys702]

Sounds like I’m an educated individual that’s used to running business, filing lawsuits and handling things with precision. Rule number one in every corporate environment is CYA cover your ass professionally don’t do things that open you up to lawsuits like pocket checking if you didn’t see them, steal on camera you don’t even have the evidence to arrest them and present it in court and move forward with the case….. that’s no different than an officer pulling people over at random and accusing them for DUI instead of actually looking for signs that indicate this person intoxicated before you pull them over it’s not rocket science or maybe it is to some people who aren’t exactly educated, but I mean it’s the law folks in plain, black and white writing ✍🏽 There’s a reason stores like Costco pay managers $120,000, the stores that pay people half of that end up in lawsuits like this you get what you pay for management as far as precision

[@cakearmy_maxgaming6346]

Actually its called shopkeepers privilege.

[@ml-jt6eg]

Washington is an open carry state last time I checked. Also if it has no ammunition it can be carried in a holster.

[@seriouscarguys702]

@@cakearmy_maxgaming6346 that’s based on who you decide to provide service to. That doesn’t mean you can stop somebody and run through their pockets and accuse them of stealing. If you don’t have proof of I run several businesses in Washington it’s not rocket science. With all the technology we have today you should never ever have this type of issue. It’s cut and dry, black and white he either they stole or they didn’t. If someone stops me as a black man and says you stole something, let me go through your pockets you’ve lost your mind and I’m gonna file lawsuit as a business owner. I will make sure that I hire quality candidates have enough common sense to make these judgments on the spot that’s why you’re employed. I’m in the nightclub business. You’re dealing with rowdy, drunk people all the time who make mistakes I want to sue you for it. I literally had a drunk person fall down some stairs during a fight and try to sue us. You can’t make this sh** up lol training prevents this type of nonsense. Technology gives you excellent precision it’s not rocket science.

[@rogerr2796]

Bad news for the guy: He got fired. Good news for the guy: Now he is free to play police officer in his parents’ basement, all day long.

[@hotttt28]

Let the lawsuit begin

[@rd2dab]

lol demon crat

[@Tojoj22]

Walgreens will compensate the poor woman for going through all that humiliation

[@Falcon2609]

​@@rd2dab🤡

[@modtwentyeight]

@@Tojoj22 sue the security company and him personally. There is no qualified immunity here.

[@NYC_LIBERAL]

​ Keepcryinginsurrectionist😅@@rd2dab

[@MISTERKIC]

Great news. I hope the young lady sues the FK out of Walgreens AND the BS security company, AND WINS.

[@FlintYeastwood]

This doesn’t surprise me one bit. I work in retail and have seen first hand how crazy and power crazed some of these security officers are. Most of them are not good people.

[@jondoe406]

Couldn't make it as real cops, now they take it out on all of us

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Dude looks like he’s about to have a heart attack

[@davidphillips8485]

He eats too many donuts 🍩 🤡😂😂😂

[@ExUSSailor]

When you're rent-a-cop shows up to work in full SWAT cosplay, that oughta be a big Red Flag!

[@fuzz6938]

He's not a cop

[@john-tomlinson]

This. The store manager should have known this person would be a problem. Just look at him. The store is complicit.

[@TheHipisterDeer]

What the hell is that gear to begin with, why would they allow him to wear all that to begin with? As a security guard myself, my supervisor would definitely reprimand me if I went to work like this.

[@michaelmedley6965]

In Washington, a security officer MUST be licensed by the State to work in ANY security capacity.

[@vicordecastro2851]

_ not just fired - should be sent to jail !

[@Lonewolfs8128]

This guy took his job to seriously he nicknamed himself bookman. I always thought something was off about him.

[@jacknoe4024]

The best part is that he was never licensed to be a security guard, so he's actually the only criminal in this video :) as he is illegally carrying and displaying weapons and an NYPD badge.

[@Juan-yx4vv]

​@jacknoe4024 open carry is legal in Washington state

[@D34TH_ExE]

The badge on his belt looks like the West New York, NJ detective badge.

[@BillMeyer-l4q]

It’s a NYC Detective Shield

[@Max-mj4bc]

nypd n.y.c

[@modtwentyeight]

@@BillMeyer-l4q The NYC one has "cutout" numbers..His does not. Something is fishy. Well the whole thing stinks.

[@bikkiikun]

Fired, mind you, not arrested. First of all, he carried a police badge... Impersonating an Officer of the Law is a Felony Offense. Secondly, working security without license (like he did), is also a Criminal Offense. Thirdly, he also committed Assault, Intimidation, Menacing, Attempted Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, False Imprisonment, Attempted Armed Robbery... oh and he lied to an actual Officer of the Law, made false accusations. We have at least four Felony Offenses, although most of these crimes could also be prosecuted as Felony Offenses, in this context. So, where is the "Tough on Crime" Prosecutor?? Why is he allowing a Violent Criminal to be out in the streets???

[@elix901]

It’s actually a class A Misdemeanor.

[@bikkiikun]

@@elix901 : Which one? Impersonating an Officer of the Law or Working Security without License?

[@metalwaterstudio7772]

There are so many shadey and corrupt security companies out there. This guy is a joke and I hope he is embarrassed.

[@ianbattles7290]

In the retail world, falsely accusing a customer of shoplifting (known as a "bad stop") is a quick way to get yourself fired & sued.

[@kobraskorpio]

Wearing two diff badges. One is a detective badge from NY. This guy is in Seattle. And he is not even properly licensed. He's is a Predator in my opinion

[@Whylife100]

They need to detain and restrain dude for sure he's likely on a side mission and wants to hurt somebody

[@3LegsIn]

The illusion of authority

[@darringraziano323]

Bet he called his mom saying . See mommy I'm a big boy . Lmfao .

[@JettBlast]

The former security guard was released from employment from his position with the security company very quickly after this coming to light. I think he is looking for a reason to frisk her because he has not ever touched a woman in his life. I have met several Wanna-Bes like this one and they are a real danger to the public. Did this guy go to the I Wana be a cop school academy ran by Jeremy Dewitte down in Windermere, Florida?

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Motor 1! JCD is a felon, registered sex offender 📂. Dewitte is looking at new current IRS, PPP scams. $15,000.00.

[@jondoe406]

Motor-1 on the move!!!

[@JettBlast]

​@@jondoe406Awesome comment!

[@chefdsal1]

That desecrated American flag patch on his vest, tells me everything I need to know.

[@PJHEATERMAN]

All tactical and shit. Store is a war zone. He walks like he dropped a turd in his pants.

[@hectorrivera66]

This guy really likes that flashlight

[@jaytruth6503]

He should go to jail for impersonating a cop he's a cop wannabe.

[@eugenerichards3977]

When is he going to jail ? Also when is the lawsuit being filed ?

[@neilfoster814]

Dump truck dude was LARP'ing so hard he thought his next assignment was to be air dropped into Helmand province! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SO-if3yn]

I dealt with an aggressive security guard. Chillin with my girl and he wanted us to get up from a table and leave, we were just listening to live music. We got him fired from the VIP section, and probably the venue.

[@TimeSurfer206]

"Anyone who wants to be (or pretend to be) a Cop should automatically be suspected of their motive or their intelligence." One of my Idols from my Army days, the provost Marshall of the Eighth United States Army and United States Army Europe.

[@mishaladara]

Know that only counts for people with fair skin, why don't you tell the truth how racist You are😁

[@TRAD3CH33LY]

Chill regular cops call MPs fake cops too.

[@Ollie-lz5hr]

2 bodycams, which were switched off, 2 firearms, 2 additional magazines, a taser a pair of handcuffs and 2 badges one of which is a New York police detective badge and he’s protecting a walgreens?

[@NoNonsense316]

Yup, that pretty much sums it up. 🤣

[@ekolteenarp]

"Are some unqualified applicants slipping through the cracks because the need is so great?" Yes.

[@randlemarsh]

If he wants to play soldier, why not enlist and join the infantry? I can't stand guys like this, they'll tell you they would of been the next rambo, but had a bad knee and couldn't join. He's making $10 an hour to pretend to be a soldier.

[@sharyn0075]

Because the military has standards - there's aptitude, physical, and psychological tests that have to be passed before you're allowed to enlist, and this fake @$$ would fail all three.😒

[@Mr19thcenturyman]

So many "Fake" security guards. I worked at a store that had security clothing and supplies. They sold to anyone.

[@robertwilliams2623]

Fired should be jail for being stupid.

[@nicholasparnell8845]

I worked 4 years as a armed security officer and i never had all of that gear except a bulletproof vest because i guard ATM technician while they repaired them

[@SimonsafSimonsaf]

He also weating a police badge illegally !

[@bonesccl]

You just know dude owns a couple Crown Vics too

[@bps804]

This really reflects on the quality of the company asc security. You have no idea who you hired or what they are doing. Asc needs to be shut down

[@jondoe406]

Exactly! They all dress like this at that Walgreens and pretend to be para military

[@taskforcekarma6945]

As someone who did contracted security, I must say that he is one of those types who see's himself as a cop or a "god" in his own mind. The tactical setup proves that he is attempting to be an operator but in the end he is just making an idiot out of himself and another joke on the profession.

[@TheMegaAsh]

The tactical set up doesn't prove anything, it's just PPE just the same as steel cap boots or a hard hat. If the individual can't see and understand that then they are the problem, not the equipment. I myself am a security guard in my country (not American) and I wear this sort of kit depending on the job I'm doing and client requirements but I understand that the equipment I carry doesn't make me any better or worse as a guard and that it just makes me safer/harder to injure.

[@missmoanypants]

He has a video out of him playing cop, tackling and handcuffing a guy.

[@stlc3415]

Unqualified security- duh!!!

[@darkmetal2412]

Would it be fair to say like 20 percent of security guards are like failed police officers lol

[@briancathey498]

I want to hear an update from New York on that badge

[@elix901]

Unlicensed he’s a thug not a security guard.

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

Dude should have bought a stairmaster instead of a black market badge.

[@grantdavis2887]

Those idiots knew beforehand his history. Normal procedures: Hire then fire and hire somewhere else... never ends

[@edwardclark3980]

A security guard doesnt need to carry all that.

[@mikeveis6393]

He's not a security guard, he's an SS soldier of the American Gestapo

[@ianbattles7290]

Well, he's definitely not a security guard *because he didn't have a license and he got fired!*

[@2KGrind09]

that stomach is proof he's not a real cop

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

This guy needs to go to hollywood...all that drama. Its good he is held accountable.

[@Ratking_Actual]

As for the badge, he probably just bought it off any of the websites that allow you to design your own badge and order it, it's not hard.

[@thekahmanwesson1036]

THAT'S A CRIME!!!! STOP TRYING TO DOWN PLAY IT FOR HIM!!!! 💯😲💯😧💯😳💯🤯

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

Walgreens needs to wind up a couple million dollars lighter, they're clearly not getting the message here.

[@Tank50us]

they lose that every day in all of the DNC run cities from shop lifting. So bad in fact, that they've closed up in a few cities already.

[@robertspencer6085]

Mall cop….what a poser!

[@robertbowersock3471]

Bet he's got more McDonald's stashed in there than Terry Crews in the longest yard movie.

[@bradimcbride3992]

Legally speaking if he is not a cop and he has a badge that's impersonating an officer that is very illegal

[@rayzee7561]

He is in Washington, the badge is from NY. Yep, definitely impersonating. If not, he is a couple miles out of jurisdiction.

[@xusmico187]

so tacticool, drop leg, 2 bwc. badges IPO, backwards cap, company is at fault also

[@imagine9265]

This Wannabee Officer is more of a danger than a shoplifter ! Are they serious letting him walk around the store with Multiple Weapons 🤔

[@charlesmcateer9070]

Ooooh a private army for Seattle's wealthy few.

[@ml-jt6eg]

Take that over criminals

[@leeweesquee]

Delta Fork

[@VThePR]

What a waddle 😂😂 when is he due he looks like he's about 45 weeks 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrTrooper714]

Private security in the USA is a joke.

[@DestructiveDave1900]

ikr? I got harassed by a couple of them at a convention last year -_-

[@toomuch3864]

In the vinegar defense, I’m not aware of any laws that prohibit you from dressing up like a clown. Flash light optional!

[@Noneyabuiness]

Arrest him for carrying a gun without a license and impersonating a police officer.

[@adamwashington6296]

Start asking for their credentials

[@batsonelectronics]

the dude wattles when he walks. Just run and he can't catch you. The fake badge and being unlicensed should be a felony and prison time. He needs to lose the ability to ever have a weapon.

[@onionbubs386]

These Paul Blart movies are getting out of hand

[@formhubfar]

Its Wall-Mart Rambo!

[@lancesmith4269]

Why is this man not behind bars impersonated an officer

[@Bobbytopher]

John Whipcream over here cosplaying.

[@marleyboy7732]

I worked for federal security for a long time. And for every company I worked for. There was ALWAYS 1 or 2 people who tried to act like a cop. Even met 1 guy whom claimed he used to be a secret agent. Said it w/a straight face. And some guys go crazy loading themselves w/xtra back up guns & ammo. It was so embarrassing to be around them.

[@eleanorhardy683]

Let talk about the elephant in the room. He literally had a granade on him. What about that. This tyrant is a lunatic.

[@tamarockstar09]

Why I he dressed up like he’s about to go into a war with swat. Lmao he’s over doing it

[@jamesabraham6306]

He wasn't Certified LOL 😂 😂😅

[@enginepy]

The real issue is the increased crime and the need for more security. That’s much more important than a random bad employee. Do some actual journalism

[@MsStellaBoy]

Two words: Foot chase.

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

The police version of a PX warrior.

[@mikeevans96]

Now nobody will respect his authora-ta.

[@kennyc818]

that's commitment though, he even put on an extra 140lbs to enhance the image.

[@jamesemullican]

Security dude just wanted to put a pretty girl in handcuffs and put his hands in her pockets.

[@NotSure876]

Oooo he’s fired, nobody 👊👊👊👊👊 him?

[@avocadoarmadillo7031]

Why do I feel like this guy has a bright future in Seattle PD...

[@MikinessAnalog]

I think police forces AND your nation's military rejected his application.

[@danm.bagley5030]

Fly-by night security almost always has shifty characters employed. Want to be cops that have too many issues to get a job in law enforcement.

[@awaitingbacklash5043]

What’s with the fucking flashlight! 😂

[@davidphillips8485]

I don't know why ? he needs to use a flashlight in the store or in the daytime???? 🤡🍩😂

[@robertdavey6357]

I was in that Walgreens on March 4th. I asked about going to the second floor (I'm in a power wheelchair.) That security guard was there and he said there was no way for me to get to the second floor. I didn't think anything of it at the time but seeing this story it makes a lot of sense that he wouldn't know if there was an elevator or not. I'm so glad that the woman is okay.

[@AdamRivera-kl4gw]

Impersonating a police officer is a felony.

[@Venture_Fanatic]

Vinegar as in Salad Dressing?

[@quinoxandroid9176]

Fake it till you get fired

[@nathanieadamso5026]

They want to be cops so bad

[@SimonsafSimonsaf]

He is beyong legally fuckt ! Illegal carryong weapons ! A police badge and no licence ! And assult a woman ? Yeah fastes lawsu ever ! She is right in that ! Also best easy pay day for the layer ! Dude just put him self in jail !

[@reddalchemy5970]

Hope she sues the pants off Walgreens and this fake wannabe cop impersonator.