12th
March 2012
Dear Cassi,
The other day someone made a fuss over my
policy of never touching people’s belongings at work. This is a hard rule to
follow given that I have to check bags and pockets as folks come in, but it is
for my own protection.
The first point
I need to make is that if I never touch the bag then I cannot be accused of
removing its contents. Some of the bags have cash and valuables. These could
come up missing and then I could be accused. If I never come in contact with
the bag then I can never be accused.
Second, there
could be something in that bag I have no wish to handle or that could be
dangerous. Needles and razorblades can provide a hazard to the prying hand. The
bag could have come in contact with body fluids. Sure, I use hand sanitizer and
wash my hands commonly. Still, I have no wish to have E. coli or salmonella on
my skin. The other day I had a cut on my hand and had failed to notice until I
used hand sanitizer and felt the sting.
I can use
gloves, sure, but they are not puncture proof. Why take a risk with my health
and well being? I keep my hands off bags and ask folks to open them for me. I
still find what I’m looking for if they have contraband.
As a Safety and
Security Officer I make it a point to be professional about my job. I set an
example for my coworkers and clients. This has never given me a leg up, but, as
I say, good men die hard.
Stay safe,
little sister
Richard Leland
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