Falsely Imprisoned & Harassed by Workplace Security

[king12345]

My advice based on my experience:

 

First of all stick a sar in as a matter of urgency to get the cctv footage and, if recorded, the radio communication made by the security.

Secondly, as you haven't done anything wrong by using the second lane, write a complaint to the security manager and advise your own manager that you're doing so.

Be aware that she's got a witness, her colleague who most likely will back up her exaggerated story (she will probably say that you swore at her repeatedly).

Thirdly, do not admit for whatever reason of calling her stupid.

As said she will probably say that you were swearing like a sailor and if you admit of calling her stupid, they will probably think that you're downsizing your story.

 

In my experience in these cases is best to go on the attack rather than wait to be stood down and investigated.

 

If you submit a grievance against the security lady, because of the gigantic amount of paperwork, they will possibly drop everything and put this matter at rest (with your and her agreement).

 

Most importantly you need the cctv evidence showing that she signalled you to come forward (hoping they're clear enough).

[king12345]

As said, she will take this further and will exaggerate your actions.

My advice after seeing many great workers being falsely accused and disciplined:

Send a sar tomorrow via registered mail and, if available in your company privacy office, email as well.

Then, as soon as you walk in Monday, get your manager and make a formal complaint, even better, write the complaint and send it via email to your boss and her boss.

You can do what others said and rest on your laurels, but if you think about it, she'll have a witness on her side, you won't.

The cctv footage is the only way to back your story up.

In my experience, when you are accused of something and go on the attack, everyone backs off.

[king12345]

A POSSIBLE complaint. For all you know, nothing will happen.

The security woman has got his staff ID so she will do something with it.

Most likely complain and fabricate a lot of rubbish.

[king12345]

Thanks I will start the ball rolling. Regarding witnesses, the other guard was not within earshot, he was in the office by the time me and the young lady spoke, so if she says she has a witness, CCTV will blow her out of the water. I'll keep that one up my sleeve. Is there any reason why they can refuse to hand me the footage or do they have to comply with that? They cannot use the 'business sensitive' trick on me can they?

No, they will have to disclose it and pixel out number plates and other people face.

Get your sar in tomorrow and be specific about time and location.

The fact that the other security guy was not within earshot is irrelevant because most likely he will swear he was two feet away from her and you.

Just let them dig their own grave and once you have the cctv footage you can push them in.

Don't believe any manager who tells you that everything is sorted.

I have an open thread about my friend being falsely accused and she made the mistake of letting her manager sorting it out; she's now become the target of every manager.

Don't let them think you're weak or they'll crush you.

This is based on my personal experience, some people get away by keeping their head down and accepting the false allegations.

[king12345]

It's a good idea to ask your manager for the cctv footage, but be aware that most companies keep the recording for a limited time (14 days/ 30days).

So if your manager says that everything is ok, ask him for a written confirmation, just in case in a few weeks they call you for a complaint from security and you have nothing to back you up

[king12345]

So what happened at work?

[king12345]

Sorry to say "I told you", but I told you.

Sar them immediately before they overwrite the cctv evidence.

I would also ask your manager to obtain cctv in case with the 40 days time limit on a sar they play a number on you and dispose of the footage.

Put your version in writing and avoid mentioning any swearing, calling her silly or anything else and also don't mention that you moved the car forward as this could not be established by cctv footage hopefully.

Did you see her complaint?

What sort of lies she put in there?

Is the other security backing her up?

[king12345]

Yes, they want a statement from you so they can then show you the cctv footage and point out any inconsistency(which will happen unless you have a photographic memory) so to prove that you're lying.

Get ahead of their game and get the cctv footage.

Tell them that you have not done anything wrong and don't get drowned into too much details.

Start a grievance against the security girl by simply stating that she didn't follow procedures to indicate you to stop and then stood in front of your vehicle preventing you to leave.

Add that she threatened you by saying that you would be sacked because you didn't join the half hour commercial queue.

This way I think they will choose the easy option to refresh you and her on procedures and forget about it.

Most importantly do not answer any questions unless you see her statement and take a copy so you can address all points thoroughly.

Do not believe any manager who tells you that you don't need to do anything.

As anticipated they're after you for something silly just because that woman must have made up a lot of serious allegations.

Be careful