Security Personnel Work Equipment Guide

The core of security work lies in "preventing risks, responding rapidly, and ensuring safety." Equipment configuration must align with scene risk levels (e.g., malls, corporate campuses, large events, high-risk areas), task types (patrolling, duty, emergency response), and regulatory requirements (e.g., the Regulations on the Administration of Security Services). Below, we outline key equipment categories, focusing on practicality, through three dimensions: basic essential gear, core selection of stab-resistant vests, and scenario-specific supplementary tools.

I. Basic Essential Equipment: The "Safety Baseline" for Duty

Regardless of the scenario, the following equipment forms the "safety foundation" for security personnel:

1. Communication Devices: Keys to Real-Time Coordination

Two-way radios/digital trunking terminals: Choose models with strong anti-interference and wide coverage (e.g., Motorola, Hytera) to ensure real-time communication with teams and monitoring centers.
Earpieces/laryngeal microphones: Free hands for mobile tasks like patrolling or duty.
Spare batteries/charging devices: Avoid power shortages (carry 2 fully charged batteries).

2. Lighting Tools: Navigating Dark Environments

Tactical flashlights: Brightness ≥500 lumens with a strobe mode (to deter sudden attacks); recommend Fenix or Nitecore.
Headlamps (optional): Free hands for night patrols or narrow spaces (e.g., warehouses).

3. Restraint and Control Tools: Legally Subduing Risks

Expandable batons (1.8–2.2 meters): Aluminum alloy or carbon fiber, compliant with GA/T 1273-2015 standards.
Pepper spray: Spray distance ≥3 meters, duration ≥3 seconds (mind wind direction to avoid misalignment).
Restraint belts/handcuffs: Use only in scenarios where the security personnel are certified (Security Guard Certificate) and authorized to subdue.

4. First Aid Kits: On-Site First Response

Basic medical supplies: Band-aids, sterile gauze, tourniquets, iodine swabs, medical tape.
Emergency medications: Quick-acting heart pills (for sudden cardiac issues), motion sickness tablets (for long patrols).
First aid manual: Illustrates steps for hemostasis, fracture immobilization, etc.

II. Stab-Resistant Vests: "Precision Selection" for Core Protection

Stab-resistant vests are the "last line of defense" against knife attacks. Choose types based on risk levels to avoid under- or over-protection.

1. Types and Applicable Scenarios

Type	Material	Protection Level	Applicable Scenarios
Soft stab-resistant vest	Kevlar fiber	Stab resistance (≥50J), cut resistance (≥30N)	Daily patrols, mall/hotel duty (lightweight, discreet)
Hard stab-resistant vest	Steel/ceramic composite plates	Stab resistance (≥100J), slash resistance (≥500N)	High-risk areas (vaults, cash-in-transit, conflict zones)
Hybrid soft-hard vest	Kevlar + steel/ceramic	Stab resistance (≥80J), slash resistance (≥300N)	Large event security, crowd control (balances protection and mobility)

2. Key Selection Criteria

Protection level: For daily patrols, choose "Stab Resistance Level 2" (50J); for high-risk scenarios, "Stab Resistance Level 3" (100J) (refer to GA 68-2019 standards).
Fit: Custom-fit by measuring chest, waist, and shoulder circumferences to avoid loose fit reducing effectiveness.
Certification: Must pass GA (Ministry of Public Security) or CE (EU) certification to ensure material compliance.

3. Usage Notes

Wear under tactical gear (hard vests) or directly under a uniform (soft vests); ensure zippers/velcro are fully closed.
Regularly inspect for fabric damage or seam tears; clean soft vests with a soft brush; inspect hard vests for plate cracks semi-annually.

III. Scenario-Specific Supplementary Tools: "Flexible Solutions" for Special Risks

1. Mall/Hotel Security (Daily + Emergency Response)

Concealed gear: Opt for soft stab-resistant vests hidden under outerwear (to reduce customer panic), paired with wireless earpieces (linked to monitoring rooms).
Convenience tools: First aid kits labeled "Mall Medical Station," notepads (to record visitor anomalies), and handheld megaphones (for crowd management).

2. Enterprise Park/Factory Security (Key Area Protection)

Gate-specific tools: Metal detectors (for weapons) + X-ray machines (for packages), paired with stab-resistant vests to form a "detection-protection" loop.
Night patrols: Add thermal imagers (to detect hidden individuals) and high-lumen strobe flashlights (to deter attackers).

3. Large Events/Concert Security (Crowd Control)

Tactical kits: Hard stab-resistant vests + tactical helmets (with face shields for projectile defense) + knee/elbow pads (to prevent scrapes).
Enhanced communication: Digital trunking radios (anti-interference) + portable signal repeaters (to maintain connectivity in crowded areas).

4. High-Risk Areas/Armed Cash-in-Transit Security (Armed Confrontations)

Heavy-duty protection: Hard stab-resistant vests + IIIA-level bulletproof inserts (anti-pistol rounds) + tactical boots (puncture-resistant soles).
Auxiliary tools: Stun grenades (non-lethal crowd dispersion), roadblocks (temporary closures), and hemostatic tourniquets (for severe stabbings).

IV. Key Principles for Equipment Management

Regular training: Conduct quarterly drills on equipment use (e.g., vest donning, pepper spray operation).
Ledger management: Maintain an Equipment Logbook to record usage frequency, repairs, and enforce mandatory replacements upon expiration.
Compliance checks: Monthly self-inspections to ensure equipment meets national standards (e.g., GA 68-2019); ban "no-brand" products.

Summary: The Core Logic of Equipment Configuration

Security equipment follows the principle of "risk adaptation, mobility priority, and compliance with laws/regulations":

Low-risk scenarios (mall patrols): Prioritize discretion and comfort (soft stab-resistant vests + basic communication).
High-risk scenarios (cash transport, conflict zones): Prioritize protection and functionality (hard stab-resistant vests + tactical kits).
All equipment must comply with national standards and undergo regular maintenance to ensure "readiness when needed."

Remember: Equipment is a "tool"—professional competence is the "core." Proficiency in use, risk anticipation, and rapid response truly make security personnel "guardians of safety."