Security guard uniforms have consistently quite closely modeled traditional law enforcement uniforms together with all the clean, crisp class tops with metal badges, name tags, stains, etc.. The main difference between the standard law enforcement uniform and a security officer uniform for a very long time has traditionally been the cost. For some reason, security firms have generally opted for more conservative apparel.
Though this gap, for the most part, remains real today, together with the rising numbers and responsibilities for security officers, their needs for more fully featured attire has pushed some firms to spend the extra money to be sure their security personnel is well equipped to do their job.
Since 9.11 and the improved atmosphere of safety and with the rise of criminals equipped with high powered automatic and semi-automatic weapons, the equipment, and equipment that security professionals carry have also changed a little. More security agents have been trained to carry firearms, and some even wear concealable protective body armor. And with the growth of usage of electrical stun guns, safety officials have also begun to attract those on a more regular basis too. Pepper spray, batons, handcuffs, and strategic flashlights are also common security shield equipment.