₦airaland Forum

tearoses:
Step back a bit than think about this
What happens when the people they are protecting break the law? Do they look the other way?
Isn't there going to be a conflict in interest?
When do they put their police cap on and when do they put their bodyguard cap on
Do you see the problem?
No police officer should be on anyone's payroll
If they are then its likely that their bosses boss is not aware of it.

BuddhaPalm:
I am all for learning something new today. They work as private security in their police uniforms?

Spirit1:
Police escorts yes I agree.

Not police driving footballers in their private cars!!!!

pleiades45:
you are very correct. its not allowed in the UK. and you are very correct in that its called moonlighting. however america is all about money. hey thay had police bodyguards for al capone and their mobsters. in america you can pay for anything you want. if you have the cash, you can get 10 police officers protecting you if you can afford it. its more money for the state

tearoses:
Please post the story specifically detailing that these police officers were hired by the actor as bodyguards but just chose to wear their normal day uniforms.

All I see here is 2 police officers on a public subway platform . . A very very very common these days

There is even a whole police force here called the British Transport Police

tearoses:
Moonlighting as its called is not allowed in the UK period

You say its acceptable in the USA, Unfortunately I don't know about their laws, however I am sure that someone who lives in the USA will come along soon.

Spirit1:
Absolutely not.

Police can protect him and can protect any citizen or celebrity with verifiable threat to his life.He didn't hire them as body guards. They are there to protect him. It is part of the civic responsibilities of police. Not to drive him or carry his bag!!!!

pleiades45:
beyonce does not need to be driven by the police. they have their own private bodyguards. now in my town of chicago, you will see football players with police escorts all the time. you can hire the police for protection for the day. chicago police offers that service. its more tax money for them

Spirit1:
Absolutely FALSE statement.
A policeman on duty and in uniform on or off duty will NEVER drive a private citizen in America. Absolutely NOT!!!
Even Obama is not driven by a policeman in uniform. He is driven by Secret Service.

This never happens in America. Celebrities like Byounce, etc are never ever driven by police.
In most cases they drive themselves and if they violate traffic, they will be ticketed by police.
Don't forget cases of Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber, and several others who were sent to jail for traffic violation.

Please stop misinforming people.

Nigerian celebrities, like anywhere in the world are private citizens. We can use our police to drive them.

Police can protect them if there is a verifiable risk to their life, but not drive them.

kYjelly2:
I still maintain that if they are with celebs in full state police uniforms, then it must be to escort them into, or out of a venue.

No U.S police do body guards and escorts for celebs in their personal lives dude

pleiades45:
you dont know what you are talking about
i was just about to post you several USA police bodyguards in police uniform guarding clients but nairaland will not let me. but you are tripping. you dont know what you are talking about

tearoses:
Not in Uniform
A private security firm yes

That policeman is being paid for by taxpayers . . i.e YOU!!!

I doubt he is allowed to work privately in his uniform on days off
If I was the IG, he will be in my office first thing on Monday Morning.

kYjelly2:
Dude!! You just made my point for me

It's still private security and not under the state police, which for one thing, would mean that no state police uniform can be worn on private duty/business.

What you have in Nigeria is the Nigerian force itself being subjected to ridicule by having it's officers act as bodyguards for people, while operating under the Nigerian Police Force.

I hope you see the difference

btw, what kind of experience did you expect would be needed for private security firms, if not combat experience, be it military or police. Doesnt mean though, that you would see guys in full military gear guarding jay-z or something.

BuddhaPalm:
Please educate us. Which 'civilized' countries oga?

pleiades45:
you dont know what you are talking about. i have lived in america and have seen it many times. police officers on their day off act as bodyguards for celebs. http://nationalsecuritypi.com/body-guard-services/

this excerpt is from that link. its an american company that uses police officers as bodyguards



Our Bodyguards are HIGHLY TRAINED individuals with one goal in mind, keep the client safe. We provide executive protection to private individuals, celebrities, companies, workplace violence concerns, public figures and heads of states.
Our specially trained agents have organizational abilities as well as experience in handling all types of security risks. When you hire National Security Service, we match our officers with your lifestyle and security needs, ensuring that you receive the highest quality and non intrusive protection at all times.
Our Staff includes:
Ex Military Special Operations Officers
Ex Federal Agents
Police Officers

kYjelly2:
oga, private security is different from american state police departments ooo

sometimes, police protect the venue for a celeb, but they don't act as bodyguards men

6packdude:
OFF DUTY!! and RETIRED! What part of that don't you get, you freaking 1diot! I'm done. Every argument with you reduces my brain cell.

sorom4:
Osho alert

kossyablaze:
lol u no dey disappoint... Always brainless

Fongido:
If anything happens to Jonathan we'll slaughter northerners. Be warned

fados4sure:
Because you are using chinko

CR77:

justi4jesu: