[T.B. Yoits]

In uniform so not a private security gig.

Multiple outlets report the victim was working an off-duty job.

Police departments regularly have officers in uniform while working and being paid by private companies. From the NYPD Paid Detail Unit (PDU): "All Paid Detail police officers are considered off-duty, acting as private contractors... All officers will report in full uniform to the location designated by the vendor for check-in and assignment."

https://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/public_information/nypd-258_paid_details_2016-06-16.pdf

[TheDon]

Thanks for the information. The article was careful not to say it was a private gig, though given the circumstances what else could it be.

Armed or not armed?

[moviefan8]

Sounds like a bad idea. I would be opposed to this. They should only be wearing an uniform while on duty.