I recommend Shopping Centres and Retail Stores in Australia, equip their security guards with:
1. Anti-Stab Vest (Stab Proof Vest)
2. Cut/Knife Resistant Hand gloves ( they will always have this in their pocket when needed)
These will save lives and minimise casualties. I speak from experience.
Shopping Centre’s are a dangerous workplace; security guards should have no business wearing suits in a shopping centre. Read my Book (Security| Adventure |Service). 99% of the dangerous situations and stories in that book are from shopping centre incidents in Australia.
I can send you a free copy of this book if you are employed in the Centre Management of a shopping centre in Australia.
Also check with your state or territory regulator before using body armours.
Job Moses
Security Concepts Services