diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/head_of_security.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/head_of_security.dm
index 961b9ea58f..249e426c96 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/head_of_security.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/head_of_security.dm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	suit_store = /obj/item/gun/energy/e_gun
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/assembly/flash/handheld
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/restraints/handcuffs
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded=1)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/security
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/sec