Spat on, cussed out, assaulted: how Covid is endangering security officers

At least 90 security officers died of Covid-19 last year. But many still lack access to PPE, and none receive hazard pay

They have been spat on, accosted by Covid-19 deniers and assaulted for merely enforcing state rules.

When the Covid-19 pandemic closed down California's offices, malls and event spaces last year, nearly 200,000 security officers stayed behind as the rest of the state sheltered in place. They kept shut down venues safe while enforcing a panoply of rules at the few that stayed open. Then came the protests, and the election lies - turning an already fraught situation even more tense.