Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> I've never seen a situation which resulted in security or police intervention. << Are you saying that you've never seen a situation that NEEDED security? Or that you have seen some that needed security, but that security didn't show when needed? The former is more common. If a situation arises, Disney deals with it quickly and as discretely as possible. They try not to upset the general guest's day as they perform their duties.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>The former is more common. If a situation arises, Disney deals with it quickly and as discretely as possible. They try not to upset the general guest's day as they perform their duties.<< I've seen them at this. They're really very good at dealing with problem guests without anybody else around even noticing that anything's going on. Also, remember that not all the Security CM's are in uniform. Many are undercover (though I've been told that they're easy to spot if you know what to look for).
Originally Posted By disneydad109 I do not think it would add much to the whole trip if they had security people everywhere you looked. It may be more orderly but it would lowere the fun factor.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think that plain clothed security offices are good. They have a better chance at watching people by looking like everyone else.
Originally Posted By WDWs Future ^^ I agree, Disneymom. I also think there is a difference between feeling annoyed and feeling unsafe. Sure, there are many times in the parks that I have felt irritated by some guest's behavior, but I cannot recall a time that I felt unsafe. I trust Disney Security to do their jobs without having them breathing down our necks everywhere we go. I also like knowing that there are some cameras located around the parks to keep an extra eye out on things.
Originally Posted By DAR ssWEDguy I realize that it is part of your job to tell this kid to get down. But me personally I would have told the kid and his father once. After that, if the kid falls then oh well.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys The "oh,well" approach probably wouldn't be such a good defense in a court of law when the parent decided to sue Disney if the kid fell and broke a bone, or a neck..
Originally Posted By DAR I realize this parent would be the type to sue. But you know what that's tough. I used to jump off my parents porch when I was a kid. My parents told me to stop. Well I sprained my ankle one time while doing it. I never did it again.
Originally Posted By danyoung >ssWEDguy I realize that it is part of your job to tell this kid to get down.< I'm not totally sure about this, but I don't think ssWEDguy is a CM.
Originally Posted By kpwdwfan >> I've never seen a situation which resulted in security or police intervention. << ssWEDguy In response to this question Iv'e never seen a situation where security or police invention has happened or was needed. In the minor incidents I've seen over the years, mostly rude or disrespectful guests, cast members or other guests have said something to the people causing the problem and the problem stopped. Personally, I feel that there is enough uniformed security in the parks and feel that anymore of them could detract from the overall experience. However, I wouldn't be against more undercover security.
Originally Posted By munchkinmom I couldn't disagree with DAR more. I too used to get hurt and that was just my bad luck. But in this day and age, people don't take responsibility for their stupid antics. When someone can break into your house, get hurt, sue and get a settlement from the homeowner?????? Now something's wrong with this picture. If the child got hurt and the dad decided to sue, Disney would be hit with millions in damages....all because the father was negligent in letting his kid get in the fountain.....go figure.
Originally Posted By jkayjs That's because as a comedian said " a jury is made up of 12 people not smart enough to get out of jury duty". Many folks don't see jury duty as a civic duty anymore and all to many of the folks that do serve see themselves and side with the stupid human tricks they are judging. This of course is not true of all jurers but enough that it gums up the whole system. Oh well what can you do? Serve when called!
