Village security officers are not first responders. Their main responsibilities are gate access and perimeter patrol. In an emergency, village security can only observe, report and call 9-1-1.
If you are having an emergency, your first call should always be to 9-1-1. Once you have alerted first responders, you can always alert village security to the situation.
However, remember that village security officers are NOT law enforcement. They can't make arrests. They can't detain people. They are unarmed and therefore will not intervene in dangerous situations.
Our security officers work very hard every day to patrol the village, control entry, and serve as eyes and ears of the community. Their services are an invaluable asset to maintaining our village. But if you have a true emergency, 9-1-1 should always be your #1 call.
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