"Every day I protect the 1%, today I'm protecting the 99% ... Why can't I get healthcare? ... I am outraged and scared ... I still have hope."

These are just a few of the stories security officers have told during a national week of actions.

From July 9th through July 16th security officers in 10 U.S. cities exchanged their flashlights and badges for protest signs and marching shoes.

Check out our Storify compilation after the break for a compilation of photos, tweets, coverage and personal quotes from actions held in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, LA, Newark, Philly, SF and the Silicon Valley.