Should security vehicles use blue flashing lights?

Look, there are these rapid response security teams out there working 24/7, jumping on calls for robberies, break-ins, or any kind of property damage. I actually work as one of those interceptors myself, so I know exactly how this job goes down.

In my opinion, we really need blue light strobes on our units. It’s about being able to get to the scene fast and actually having a fighting chance at catching a suspect during a pursuit.

Right now, we’re stuck using yellow lights on our vehicles, which honestly feels pretty useless—they don't really change anything in traffic. Given what we do, we should have blue lights so other drivers actually pull over, giving us the right of way and the ability to clear red lights when we're in the middle of an emergency or a chase.

So, what’s the consensus here? Do you guys think us security responders should be rocking blue lights?

Honestly, you could probably use some lessons in trolling because you’re pretty bad at it, but I’ll give you an A+ for effort since you never quit.

But look, if you’re being real with yourself, you need help that isn't going to come from this forum.

Instead of those blue sirens, what security guards actually need on their speed dial is 911, so they can get the police on the line immediately when someone starts breaking into a building or causing trouble.

Nah. Chasing down thieves on the run, robbers, or any other lowlifes is strictly police business. A security guard's job is either to prevent the situation from happening in the first place or to secure the scene after the mess is made. I assume that's what tactical units handle anyway. Once you step off the property they’re guarding, their authority is basically zero. Those blue lights belong exclusively to the police, firefighters, and EMTs.

Adam Diaz67 said:Nah. Chasing down thieves on the run, robbers, or any other lowlifes is strictly police business. A security guard's job is either to prevent the situation from happening in the first place or to secure the scene after the mess is made. I assume that's what tactical units handle anyway. Once you step off the property they’re guarding, their authority is basically zero. Those blue lights belong exclusively to the police, firefighters, and EMTs.

Look, here's how it actually works: a rapid response guard gets dispatched when an alarm goes off unannounced. They roll up to the site, check the perimeter, make sure the locks aren't busted, and see if anyone forced their way in. If they find that someone messed with the place, their whole goal is just to hold the scene until the client’s rep, the local PD, the fire department, paramedics, or even utility crews (like if the water or power is out) show up. They're there to figure out if trespassers are inside and, yeah, maybe detain people caught red-handed until the actual cops arrive.

Blue lights don't give anyone a free pass through a red light. Sure, the cops, military police, and Customs agents can blow right through a red, but that’s not because of the lights... they have the authority to do it whether those sirens are even on or not.

Either this guy is just trolling or he’s got some serious issues going on☕

Maybe Smarte is actually one of these two security guards:

ironcyclist58 said:Blue lights don't give anyone a free pass through a red light. Sure, the cops, military police, and Customs agents can blow right through a red, but that’s not because of the lights... they have the authority to do it whether those sirens are even on or not.

Same goes for paramedics and firefighters.

Charles Grant3 said:Look, here's how it actually works: a rapid response guard gets dispatched when an alarm goes off unannounced. They roll up to the site, check the perimeter, make sure the locks aren't busted, and see if anyone forced their way in. If they find that someone messed with the place, their whole goal is just to hold the scene until the client’s rep, the local PD, the fire department, paramedics, or even utility crews (like if the water or power is out) show up. They're there to figure out if trespassers are inside and, yeah, maybe detain people caught red-handed until the actual cops arrive.

I guess you just expanded on what I already said. My point was that a guard doesn't have authority outside their protected area, and it isn't really their job to go chasing down thieves—that's what the police are for. Let's be clear, buildings with alarms that call out responders usually have theft insurance too. So, everything I wrote holds up. They're there to either prevent something if they happen to be on-site, or secure things until the police arrive if they respond to a call (and, obviously, if they catch someone in the act, they hold them until the police get there).

I’ve been noticing lately that these security company rigs are constantly cruising right down the yellow lanes, which—last time I checked—is definitely not how things work out here. Driving in those yellow lanes is strictly reserved for emergency vehicles on a call or taxis with a passenger in the back, and honestly, you can pretty much assume any vehicle acting like they own the road is just pretending to be on an emergency run to dodge traffic.

I honestly feel like the police and EMS get abused way too often sometimes. It makes me wonder what would happen if we gave security guards the same kind of leeway. Most of them probably shouldn't even be trusted with lace-up shoes, let alone special traffic privileges.

If you want special rights, you need to actually carry some level of responsibility, and let’s be real here—you find all sorts of questionable characters working in the private security industry (and I say that as someone who actually works in the field).

Charles Jones3 said:Either this guy is just trolling or he’s got some serious issues going on☕

Maybe Smarte is actually one of these two security guards:

Wait, why were they even chasing down robbers? What gave them the right?!

Gerald Thompson5 said:Look, there are these rapid response security teams out there working 24/7, jumping on calls for robberies, break-ins, or any kind of property damage. I actually work as one of those interceptors myself, so I know exactly how this job goes down.

In my opinion, we really need blue light strobes on our units. It’s about being able to get to the scene fast and actually having a fighting chance at catching a suspect during a pursuit.

Right now, we’re stuck using yellow lights on our vehicles, which honestly feels pretty useless—they don't really change anything in traffic. Given what we do, we should have blue lights so other drivers actually pull over, giving us the right of way and the ability to clear red lights when we're in the middle of an emergency or a chase.

So, what’s the consensus here? Do you guys think us security responders should be rocking blue lights?

Or maybe just some cool little propeller hats that spin while we're running? Like, a blue-and-red spinning propeller?

It wouldn't even be expensive.

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ironcyclist58 said:Blue lights don't give anyone a free pass through a red light. Sure, the cops, military police, and Customs agents can blow right through a red, but that’s not because of the lights... they have the authority to do it whether those sirens are even on or not.

Charles Jones3 said:Same goes for paramedics and firefighters.

Is there some new law that lets them run red lights now?

Alexander Thompson said:Or maybe just some cool little propeller hats that spin while we're running? Like, a blue-and-red spinning propeller?

It wouldn't even be expensive.

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Is there some new law that lets them run red lights now?

I know for a fact firefighters aren't allowed to run red lights whenever they feel like it. They can go through a red light if necessary, but the driver is still on the hook. Every time they do it, they’re taking a massive risk. No one is going to jump out and defend them. If something goes wrong, it's on them. People will just report that there were lives at stake inside the truck.

By the way, the OP already mentioned what kind of topics get posted on this forum. Believe me, as a security guard, you're basically nothing. You’re out there pulling double shifts like an intern for $4,500 a year, working day and night like a fool, and nobody gives a damn about you. People practically spit on security guards. I know this because I spent ten years working as a firefighter for a private security firm. Security is one of the worst jobs out there—both because of the pay and because you're constantly having to prove you actually have authority.

Edit: Double post.

Gerald Thompson5 said:Look, there are these rapid response security teams out there working 24/7, jumping on calls for robberies, break-ins, or any kind of property damage. I actually work as one of those interceptors myself, so I know exactly how this job goes down.

In my opinion, we really need blue light strobes on our units. It’s about being able to get to the scene fast and actually having a fighting chance at catching a suspect during a pursuit.

Right now, we’re stuck using yellow lights on our vehicles, which honestly feels pretty useless—they don't really change anything in traffic. Given what we do, we should have blue lights so other drivers actually pull over, giving us the right of way and the ability to clear red lights when we're in the middle of an emergency or a chase.

So, what’s the consensus here? Do you guys think us security responders should be rocking blue lights?

Obviously we need blue lights or strobes, but I mean, we probably need a siren too, right?

And if we're talking a third addition, maybe https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browni...e_gun_M2_1.jpg ,just in case we run into some trouble.

ironcyclist58 said:Blue lights don't give anyone a free pass through a red light. Sure, the cops, military police, and Customs agents can blow right through a red, but that’s not because of the lights... they have the authority to do it whether those sirens are even on or not.

Just take their license and keep the car.

vividraven26 said:Obviously we need blue lights or strobes, but I mean, we probably need a siren too, right?

And if we're talking a third addition, maybe https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browni...e_gun_M2_1.jpg ,just in case we run into some trouble.

Just take their license and keep the car.

Section 150 actually gives them the legal right to do exactly that. 🤷

Auuu, look, if you don't actually know what you're talking about, maybe just stay out of the conversation—you're honestly just spreading misinformation at this point.

I mean, sure, why don't you just drive an ambulance through a red light at a roundabout and plow right into me? That would be a great solution.

According to you, it's 100% my fault and 0% yours. Real logical.

Honestly, you'd be better off just keeping quiet...

ironcyclist58 said:Section 150 actually gives them the legal right to do exactly that. 🤷

Section 150 only applies strictly to police vehicles