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labor28 days ago•3 min saved

14,000 California Security Guards Strike Over Pay and Benefits

Nearly 14,000 unionized security officers across California began a strike on September 18, 2026, demanding better wages, benefits, and training. The action, led by SEIU United Service Workers West, affects guards working for major contractors at tech giants, retailers, and hospitals. Workers rejected offers of a 65-cent raise over two years, citing poverty-level wages in high-cost areas. Mediation and protests are scheduled for the following week.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#california #labor #labor-strike

local7 months ago•3 min saved

Security confrontation ends Detroit synagogue attack as suspect killed by guards

A suspect in an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield was killed after being confronted by synagogue security when he rammed a vehicle into the building. A security guard was injured and hospitalized but expected to recover; no students or staff were harmed. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, West Bloomfield Police, Oakland County Sheriff, and Michigan State Police, responded as area residents were asked to shelter in place and nearby schools went into secure mode. Governors and attorneys general condemned antisemitism as the investigation continues.

via CBS News|

#active-shooter-response #detroit-metro #local

world1 year ago•3 min saved

James Harden Sued for Negligence in Nephew's Sexual Assault Case

NBA star James Harden is accused of negligence in a civil lawsuit related to a sexual assault incident involving his nephew at Harden's Texas home, with allegations that security guards failed to prevent the assault and that Harden is vicariously liable. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages and highlights concerns about security responsibilities and victim trauma.

via NBC News|

#james-harden #negligence #security-guards

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Shootings in Minneapolis Leave Security Guards and Juvenile Injured

Two security guards at Nicollet Diner in Minneapolis were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning. The incident occurred after a fight with customers outside the restaurant. The guards were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made yet.

via KSTP|

#crime #investigation #minneapolis-police-department

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Shootings in Minneapolis Leave Security Guards Injured and Man Dead

Two security guards were shot in downtown Minneapolis along Nicollet Mall in the early morning hours. The shooting occurred after an altercation with customers, and both guards sustained non-life threatening injuries. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made yet.

via CBS News|

#crime #downtown #investigation

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Fans Storm Field to Confront Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.

Two fans stormed the field during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies, confronting Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. One fan hugged Acuña and tried to take a photo, while another leapt towards him and was body-slammed by security guards. Acuña fell but was unharmed. Fellow players came to his aid, and the fans were eventually escorted off the field. Acuña expressed concern but stated that everyone was okay. The incident occurred during the seventh inning of the game, which the Braves won 14-4.

via NBC News|

#atlanta-braves #fan-incident #mlb

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Burglars' Heist at LA Mall: $100K Luxury Goods Stolen, Guards Fend Off with Bear Spray

A group of 30 to 50 individuals armed with bear spray swarmed a Nordstrom store at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles, stealing around $100,000 worth of luxury items. The suspects used the bear spray to neutralize security guards before making off with high-end clothing and handbags. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured on video showing suspects wearing hoods and masks. There were no immediate arrests, and the suspects fled in vehicles, including a BMW. This follows a similar mob-style robbery at an Yves Saint Laurent store in Glendale, where the loss was estimated at $300,000. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the robbery and called for those responsible to be held accountable.

via NBC News|

#bear-spray #crime #los-angeles

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Rampant Mall Heists: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Flash Mob Robberies

A group of 30 to 50 individuals carried out a robbery at a Nordstrom department store in the Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Southern California. The thieves used bear spray on security guards who confronted them, before making off with luxury handbags and high-end clothing. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made.

via NBC Southern California|

#bear-spray #crime #nordstrom

society3 years ago•0 min saved

Violent clashes erupt as striking hotel workers and security clash in Santa Monica

Hotel workers picketing outside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica clashed with security guards, with video footage showing workers being shoved. The workers, represented by Unite HERE Local 11, are part of a larger strike by thousands of hotel employees in the Los Angeles area demanding better pay and benefits. No injuries were reported.

via KABC-TV|

#clash #hotel-workers #picketing

labor-dispute3 years ago•1 min saved

"Violent Clash Erupts as Hotel Workers and Security Guards Clash in Santa Monica"

A scuffle broke out between striking hotel workers and security guards in Santa Monica, California. The hotel workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 11, have been on strike since July 2, demanding higher wages and improvements in healthcare and retirement benefits. The cause of the altercation remains unclear.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#hotel-workers #labor-dispute #santa-monica

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Man arrested for sneaking into hospital and sexually assaulting multiple patients in Wichita

A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting three patients after sneaking into a Wichita hospital and fighting with security guards. The suspect is not a patient or employee at the hospital, and it is unclear how he gained entry. He is currently being held on $250,000 bond for three rape charges.

via NBC News|

#arrest #crime #hospital

music3 years ago•2 min saved

Taylor Swift defends fan against security guard at Philadelphia concert.

During her Eras Tour mini-residency at Lincoln Financial Field, Taylor Swift stopped her performance to defend fans who were allegedly being harassed by security guards. The singer offered the fans free tickets to the closing show after the incident. The targeted group of fans claimed that the security guard was physically pushing them off the barricade, but Swift noticed and intervened. The security guard was escorted off the premises after the comments.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#concert #fans #free-tickets

international3 years ago•1 min saved

Yemen Coast Guard Mistaken for Pirates, Superyacht Opens Fire.

Security guards on a superyacht opened fire on Yemeni Coast Guard boats, mistaking them for pirates, near the town of Nishtun in the Gulf of Aden. The Coast Guard returned fire and followed the yacht for an hour until communication was established and the misunderstanding resolved. The UK Maritime Trade Operations initially classified the incident as an "attack" but later downgraded it to an "incident" involving a government agency. The Gulf of Aden has seen attacks on ships due to the war in Yemen and Somali piracy in the past.

via DW (English)|

#coast-guard #gulf-of-aden #international

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Strip Club Security Guards Foil Armed Man's Attempted Mass Shooting

Security guards at a Tampa strip club prevented a potential mass shooting when they disarmed and tackled a man wearing a devil mask who tried to enter the club with a gun. The suspect, Michael Rudman, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, battery, and possessing a firearm while under a risk protection order. Police believe the guards prevented a tragedy and found Rudman with three magazines that could each hold 17 rounds, nine knives, and two gun holsters in his vehicle.

via The Washington Post|

#arrest #crime #gun-violence

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

"Strip Club Security Guards Stop Armed Man in Devil Mask"

Three security guards are being hailed as heroes after stopping an armed man wearing a devil mask from entering a Florida strip club, potentially saving "dozens of lives," according to the Tampa Police Department. The suspect, identified as Michael Rudman, was carrying a fully loaded firearm and a flashlight. One of the guards noticed the weapon and knocked it out of Rudman's hand, but he attempted to grab it back. A struggle ensued, and one of the guards suffered minor injuries. Rudman faces multiple charges, and his motive is under investigation.

via CBS News|

#armed-man #crime #florida