Private security 'dog unit patrols' on public streets in London

[TopCat]

Might get a high-vis on and get out locally myself

Get a clipboard and with the high viz, well, you will be the new ruler.

 

[TopCat]

I get the impression that this particular dog patrol in Kensington is more aimed at a visual deterrent complete with security car made up to look like police car.

Yeah this. A cheap service to keep the area free from tents and arguing people.

 

[FridgeMagnet]

Saw a security guard at White City Westfield with a dog the other day, for no apparent reason. They are very much fake cops, and rely on (a) the area that's owned by Westfield and the area that's public not being displayed at all - nothing is signposted and there's a large area by the tube station which may or may not be public space, I have no idea - and (b) the fact that there are often real cops there too.

 

[TopCat]

Saw a security guard at White City Westfield with a dog the other day, for no apparent reason. They are very much fake cops, and rely on (a) the area that's owned by Westfield and the area that's public not being displayed at all - nothing is signposted and there's a large area by the tube station which may or may not be public space, I have no idea - and (b) the fact that there are often real cops there too.

You are right. They deliberately try and assert control over space that is public. Problem is Westfield built all of it as part of its planning commitments. They think we built it we control it. It's the worst place for this behaviour.

 

[Marty1]

Saw a security guard at White City Westfield with a dog the other day, for no apparent reason. They are very much fake cops, and rely on (a) the area that's owned by Westfield and the area that's public not being displayed at all - nothing is signposted and there's a large area by the tube station which may or may not be public space, I have no idea - and (b) the fact that there are often real cops there too.

Had to google it but White City Westfield is a shopping centre? Bit ott having a fake cop security guard with a patrol dog, do they have much bother there?

Should give them a Segway not a dog (Mall cop, lol).

 

[FridgeMagnet]

Had to google it but White City Westfield is a shopping centre? Bit ott having a fake cop security guard with a patrol dog, do they have much bother there?

Should give them a Segway not a dog (Mall cop, lol).

It's a vast shopping centre that covers an increasing area of land in the area - takes a good 15-20 minutes to go from one end to the other, and I walk pretty fast - and it's very unclear as to which bits are public and which aren't, because a fair amount is outside or around stations or bus stops. Of course the distinction is not signposted.

 

[Detroit City]

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What powers can this pretend cop possibly have and how is he allowed to park his fake cop car on the pavement?

The photo was taken in Fitzroy Square which - as far as I can see is a public square, although the gardens are private.

are you sure that's not No. 10 in the background?