Company Places Me In A Violent Environment

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Texas

I'm currently working as a loss prevention specialist for (Name Withheld). Yesterday I was contacted by my LPM, asking if I wanted to volunteer to sit at one of our store locations in my POV. It appears that these stores, several in fact, have been burglarized from the hours of 1:00AM-6:00AM. I was given a store in an area that I'm not familiar with, and proceeded there at around 12:30AM.

As I took the exit to the location and approached the stop light, a group of thugs threw a beer bottle in front of my vehicle, but did not hit it. At that point, I decided that I would not continue with the task I had been presented with and returned home. I contacted my LPM and presented her with my case, she in turn feed it up the chain to the district and regional directors. This incident will obviously place me in a bad light with my superiors.

Afterwards, I conducted my own internet search of the area, criminal activity ect., and was fairly shocked to see it's not a nice place. This locale is "economically diverse" to say the least, and has a rather large gang presence. I was never advised of this. What I can't understand is that we regularly employ off duty police officers, but why not in this instance?

This could lead to censure, possibly even termination...I don't know.

What legal recourse do I have and what arguments should I put forth if I am brought under the microscope, other than going to HR?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you

you were going to be in the store right? How does one incident make you conclude you couldn't go into the store? how far from the store did the incident take place?

stephenk said:

you were going to be in the store right? How does one incident make you conclude you couldn't go into the store? how far from the store did the incident take place?

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Nope, as I stated before, I was going to be sitting in my POV (Personally Owned Vehicle) across the street. Basically keeping an eye on the place from a distance.

I hadn't yet made it to the store, the incident took place before I ever got there.I also spoke with several Dallas officers and was told that what the company had asked of us was pretty stupid, especially given the area I was posted to.

A cacuasion male doesn't really blend into the scenery of a Hispanic community, man.

Why do you believe something bad is going to come of this? what did your manager say when you described what happened?

stephenk said:

Why do you believe something bad is going to come of this? what did your manager say when you described what happened?

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Are you a lawyer? If so, would you really be asking these questions?

They had a certain tone, something that put me off about it, like they were upset.

"Are you a lawyer? If so, would you really be asking these questions?"

You think a lawyer would not be asking these questions?

stephenk said:

"Are you a lawyer? If so, would you really be asking these questions?"

You think a lawyer would not be asking these questions?

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I think I'll contact an attorney, just to be safe. You never know...

Marines said:

I think I'll contact an attorney, just to be safe. You never know...

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I sugget you do just that. And listen when he/she tells you that you have no case for anything against the employer.

BelizeBreeze said:

I sugget you do just that. And listen when he/she tells you that you have no case for anything against the employer.

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My intention is not to sue them, however, you can sue pretty much anyone, for anything these days.

Marines said:

My intention is not to sue them, however, you can sue pretty much anyone, for anything these days.

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So, your post here is a complete waste of time and effort right?

BelizeBreeze said:

So, your post here is a complete waste of time and effort right?

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Actually no, my intent was to aquire legal advice should my company decide to censure or terminate me, ass.

Anything from an actual attorney, help or otherwise?

Marines said:

Actually no, my intent was to aquire legal advice should my company decide to censure or terminate me, ass.

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Well, Mr. big strong Marine, they would have every legal right to terminate you for refusing a work assignment. And if they did it would be doubtful that you could qualify for unemployment insurance.

You are in the security field. Simply because your assignment is in what is considered a 'dangerous' area (considered so by you only) is not grounds for legally refusing your work assignment.

Simply put, if you don't like the assignment, quit. That's what at-will employment means. NOT that they have to protect your candy ass from what YOU perceive as a danger when none has occurred.

BelizeBreeze said:

Well, Mr. big strong Marine, they would have every legal right to terminate you for refusing a work assignment. And if they did it would be doubtful that you could qualify for unemployment insurance.

You are in the security field. Simply because your assignment is in what is considered a 'dangerous' area (considered so by you only) is not grounds for legally refusing your work assignment.

Simply put, if you don't like the assignment, quit. That's what at-will employment means. NOT that they have to protect your candy ass from what YOU perceive as a danger when none has occurred.

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Point being we, LPAs do not preform such actions...ever. And no, it isn't considered a "dangerous area" by me, it is in fact labeled as such by the DPD.

Candy ass, huh? Do you live in my area? If so I would love to meet ya.

@ Everyone

I requested a little help here, some insight if you will, instead I got a pompus ******* regurgitating tripe providing no assistance at all.

BelizeBreeze...

BelizeBreeze said:

Well, Mr. big strong Marine, they would have every legal right to terminate you for refusing a work assignment. And if they did it would be doubtful that you could qualify for unemployment insurance.

You are in the security field. Simply because your assignment is in what is considered a 'dangerous' area (considered so by you only) is not grounds for legally refusing your work assignment.

Simply put, if you don't like the assignment, quit. That's what at-will employment means. NOT that they have to protect your candy ass from what YOU perceive as a danger when none has occurred.

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If you can't give anything constructive.. don't reply. I'm tired of people such as yourself replying to these things without anything constructive. If you can't help... DON'T REPLY!!!!!!! Obviously you have no real advice so I don't see why you are wasting YOUR time. Maybe you've just had too many "belizebreeze's"