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New Officer Qualifications

In response to Mr. Ivey's inquiry about
qualifications used in hiring new officers, Mr.
Bromwell said the requirements are that an
individual be between the ages of 21 and 40
and physically fit and that he hold at least a
high school diploma. He added that some
retired military men who are over 40 are hired
because they are well-trained and receive
retirement benefits in addition to their Security
force pay.

Mr. Bromwell answered criticism of the
image presented by his men with this
statement: "We have an image which is going to
be attacked whether we're at fault or not."
Councilman Monty Harris criticized Security
Officers for what he called their
"swashbuckling attitude" which made them
appear as though they were "ready for attack."
Mr. Harris added that when he looked around
he saw not a crisis situation but rather
tranquil, peaceful community."