diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
index 06c0edff9c..a29ac23834 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(available_depts, list(SEC_DEPT_ENGINEERING, SEC_DEPT_MEDICAL, S
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/restraints/handcuffs
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/assembly/flash/handheld
 	suit_store = /obj/item/gun/energy/e_gun/advtaser
-	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