diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/warden.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/warden.dm
index 80fd324366..7ab010b356 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/warden.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/warden.dm
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/assembly/flash/handheld
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/restraints/handcuffs
 	suit_store = /obj/item/gun/energy/pumpaction/defender
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded=1,/obj/item/book/manual/sec_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/security
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/sec