Well this bill again shows that common sense and politics do not mix. A special interest group used less than truthful arguments to kill the bill. As Charles pointed out this bill posed no threat to the security guard industry. The churches that cannot afford to hire guards now aren't going to hire them later either. And if they can't afford to hire guards, the certainly can't afford to hire off duty police.
So churches will either do without, or operate under the radar and pray that nothing happens. And if something does happen, the church staff will have to disavow any knowledge of a "formal team".
As a licensed PI I was in the process of joining ASSIST. After seeing their conduct in this matter I have reconsidered and will not be doing so.
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- Mon May 13, 2013 6:22 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Church Volunteer Security Groups
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- Wed May 01, 2013 7:16 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Church Volunteer Security Groups
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Re: Church Volunteer Security Groups
As long as this bill has been left pending in committee, I am afraid it is not to get much more attention. I would love to see this move forward, but the future is not looking good.