Confirmed New Security measures coming to Disney Parks

[Eoghann]

The problem with this thread is there just aren't enough people jumping in to criticize someone's actions instead of actually discussing how security is working and whether it is beneficial...

 

[jade1]

Is his real name Jason maybe?

 

[marinejjh]

I agree that his actions were over the top. I work in public safety so if I have to go through a detector that is fine. I don't have a problem with someone taping me to get my attention but don't grab me. I see a lot of security and police that get on a power trip because of there position or hate there job. People are right that Disney is a happy place and a security person can have a bad attitude and put a damper on that. I do think Disney needs to make an attempt to teach the security to have better people skills. They hired them.

 

[rteetz]

I agree that his actions were over the top. I work in public safety so if I have to go through a detector that is fine. I don't have a problem with someone taping me to get my attention but don't grab me. I see a lot of security and police that get on a power trip because of there position or hate there job. People are right that Disney is a happy place and a security person can have a bad attitude and put a damper on that. I do think Disney needs to make an attempt to teach the security to have better people skills. They hired them.

Well they hired the company they didn't hire the employees that work for the company. The security is run by an outside company called CSC.

 

[sachilles]

Of course, if you don't like it, you could have looked the security guy in the eye and politely refused.

 

[OldsDr]

Well they hired the company they didn't hire the employees that work for the company. The security is run by an outside company called CSC.

That is no excuse, they are still representing WDW and should be held to the same standard as any WDW security personnel.

My company uses a lot of contract workers, if we have an issue our customer does not care if it was a direct employee or contracted employee as far as their concerned it is my companies issue.

 

[marinejjh]

Well they hired the company they didn't hire the employees that work for the company. The security is run by an outside company called CSC.

It is still Disney contractors, that directly represents Disney.

 

[carmelhp]

My wife was the only one of us that was sent through through the metal detectors when we were around Christmas, having entered the parks on at least 6 entries. How she was picked is beyond me. If the profile is middle-aged, chubby housewives then it makes sense. Chubby, middles-aged, mostly bald guys, however, are apparently safe from scrutiny for now as I was never selected.

 

[SalutemyShorts]

My wife was the only one of us that was sent through through the metal detectors when we were around Christmas, having entered the parks on at least 6 entries. How she was picked is beyond me. If the profile is middle-aged, chubby housewives then it makes sense. Chubby, middles-aged, mostly bald guys, however, are apparently safe from scrutiny for now as I was never selected.

A lot of the time it's randomized based on numbers coming through.

 

[SalutemyShorts]

The problem with this thread is there just aren't enough people jumping in to criticize someone's actions instead of actually discussing how security is working and whether it is beneficial...

When you have a member of society assault somebody and brag about it, it's actually a good thing to have others criticize this en masse. Social conditioning helps us function as a whole, can't just go around assaulting people willy-nilly because you don't like a policy that has been enacted.

 

[Eoghann]

When you have a member of society assault somebody and brag about it, it's actually a good thing to have others criticize this en masse. Social conditioning helps us function as a whole, can't just go around assaulting people willy-nilly because you don't like a policy that has been enacted.

No that's pretty much never a good thing. I find social media pile-ons repulsive.

 

[SalutemyShorts]

No that's pretty much never a good thing. I find social media pile-ons repulsive.

We just won't agree in this instance, but I do tend to agree most social media pile-ons aren't a good thing. Most tend to be overreactions to nonsense. However, when it involves somebody using social media to brag about assaulting somebody then it is quite appropriate, barring anybody taking it over the top.

 

[rteetz]

That is no excuse, they are still representing WDW and should be held to the same standard as any WDW security personnel.

My company uses a lot of contract workers, if we have an issue our customer does not care if it was a direct employee or contracted employee as far as their concerned it is my companies issue.

I understand. In my two metal detector experiences this trip they were not mean or rude they were just as I expected them to be. I cannot speak for others of course tho.

 

[manning]

Are these the same metal detectors they use at airports? If so I can't go through them as I have a defibrillator. Are they able to do a pat down?

 

[rteetz]

Are these the same metal detectors they use at airports? If so I can't go through them as I have a defibrillator. Are they able to do a pat down?

They won't do a pat down they will just take you to the side with a wand.

 

[kandb]

I don't like strangers touching me either. Or my kids for that matter. But Rusty's reaction was over the top.

Offend is the wrong word.... It would not offend me, but if I don't know you, please keep your hands to yourself!

Yes, I can understand that but a firm, "please keep your hands off me" would of been a lot more appropriate then hitting someone in the ribs with a hard object.

 

[kandb]

I agree that his actions were over the top. I work in public safety so if I have to go through a detector that is fine. I don't have a problem with someone taping me to get my attention but don't grab me. I see a lot of security and police that get on a power trip because of there position or hate there job. People are right that Disney is a happy place and a security person can have a bad attitude and put a damper on that. I do think Disney needs to make an attempt to teach the security to have better people skills. They hired them.

There was no indication that security guard had a "bad attitude"

 

[Aurora0427]

Yes, I can understand that but a firm, "please keep your hands off me" would of been a lot more appropriate then hitting someone in the ribs with a hard object.

Yes, I agree. That's why I said his reaction was over the top. Did I ever once post that the security guard deserved to get hit with a cane? No. I actually said the exact opposite.

 

[kandb]

Yes, I agree. That's why I said his reaction was over the top. Did I ever once post that the security guard deserved to get hit with a cane? No. I actually said the exact opposite.

I was agreeing with you, that some people don't like to be touched and I can understand that. The rest of my answer was just my opinion, not an answer to what you said.

 

[ToniClifford]

I personally do not mind a bit more of a wait to try and increase security. Unfortunately the world is changing! :-(