diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
index 2399991f99..82679c4680 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/lighter
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/evidence=1,\
 		/obj/item/detective_scanner=1,\
-		/obj/item/melee/classic_baton=1,/obj/item/book/manual/sec_SOP)
+		/obj/item/melee/classic_baton=1)
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette
 
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/mindshield)