As a G licensed Security Officer, a Company badge is issued. It is easy to tell you are armed! Gun on the belt.
The few times I have been on a site and met with Deputies, they alternate between looking in your eyes... And looking at my Glock 19, holstered.
I once said, "It's OK it is only a wee 9mm!" Our Deputies carry .45 ACP Glocks.
Dispatched to a Deputy on-site call, gated community in Dr Phillips.
Two female Deputies two vehicles. The call originally was a domestic, one of two men talking, arguing? And a caution, one might have a machete!
When I arrived, one man only, baggy track pants. Lady in Doorway of the house, trying to join in the conversation. Drink was involved. Man and both Deputies on the path, distance from Lady in doorway, to Deputies, 10 yards.
From me, outside of my marked Jeep, 7 yards to Deputy group. 15 yards from the house.
We have it under control said, one Deputy. But there was some movement going on.
I just stayed out of the way, and moved a little, a couple of times, to keep the Deputies out of my line of fire.
It was resolved, we all left. I met the same Deputy a few weeks after, she was in Civvies.
Not the one who said "We have it under control" She established who she was to me.
"You were keeping us two out of your line of fire, you kept moving" Yes Marm. I have been an expert pistol shot all my Life. I could have taken a head shot no problem, from 7 yards.
In fact, I was an Instructor for 25 years, had my own School in Ontario, Canada.
Was not necessary thinking of a headshot then. He was a tall man.
Gave all my Cups and Trophies back to my Gun Club in Canada, when I left in 2003. They could have been replated.
I worked weekend, late shifts mostly. Now just the odd time to hold a post until the regular Officer turns up.