He says apprehending an armed person is above and beyond what casino security guards are usually dealing with, but says they get more training than other security guards. “When action is taken, when the people involved in security take action with a physical restraint or stop the person that we reduce injuries,” he said. Hospitality security expert Adam Coughran says the quick action by the security team was huge.
“In this instance, they were able to take what was potentially a violent suspect and detain him immediately and wait for the police to come so that should give citizens a real sense of comfort to know that in an establishment like this they are doing their best to provide for security,” LVMPD Lt. RELATED STORY: Police: Security officer at Santa Fe hotel-casino shot, 1 detained Other security guards corralled the man before he was arrested by police. Police say there was some type of disturbance between a security guard and a man. Officers responding to a shooting reported inside. Metro police swarmed the casino Thursday afternoon.
That’s how Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department describes the security team at the Santa Fe Station casino, responding to a shooting there that left only one person injured. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Swift action to prevent a more violent situation.
