Skinwalker Ranch’s Security Team Has Been Criticized for Stopping Investigations Too Soon

History show The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch has entered its sixth season, and fans may've noticed that Bryant "Dragon" Arnold hasn't been featured on the latest batch of the show's episodes. Distractify reported on his absence, which Arnold attributed to family issues and a desire to care for his son.

Longtime fans of the show will recognize Arnold as the location's chief security officer, who is tasked with monitoring the area and ensuring researchers and investigators are safe.

Viewers have noticed a recurring theme on the popular History series. Often, when investigators appear to be on the trail of something hot, security will intervene and tell them to call off whatever they're doing.

In one instance, while the team was performing a dig in an area, Arnold contacted them mid-excavation to let them know that the area was irradiated.

Not wanting to expose them to any harm, he ruled that they needed to stop their proceedings.

Some fans voiced their ire of Arnold's appearance on the show, claiming that his presence is meant as an easy plot device to keep a perpetual state of mystery and intrigue going. Others appear to have taken issue with Dragon's commentary on the ranch's phenomena, citing that he doesn't have any credentials or expertise to do so.

One X (formerly Twitter) user was baffled by the amount of authority Arnold has over the investigations. "Watching #skinwalkerranch with supposed professionals and some guy they hired named Dragon as a 'body guard,'" they wrote.

The social media user continued to voice their befuddlement: "Who just lets their security call the shots on what they are doing? Sitting in on meetings? Acting like people gaf. Idk why but the friggin guy bothers the s--t out me."

According to Arnold's History Channel bio, he's worked closely with Skinwalker Ranch owner Brandon Fugal for over 25 years. The Utah state-licensed, armed private security officer has also been heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the ranch for quite some time.

Many have argued that while Arnold may not have scientific credentials, he does possess a wealth of experience when it comes to the happenings at Skinwalker Ranch itself. Since he's witnessed a bevy of recurring phenomena, sightings, and other high strangeness during his time monitoring the land, Arnold presumably can recognize patterns that could be crucial to his teammates.

Furthermore, the Skinwalker Ranch's dedicated website calls Arnold a "trusted friend" to Fugal. And judging from the copy attributed to this particular site's profile, it seems that there's no shortage of folks attempting to enter the ranch without permission.

"He prevents any and all who may unwisely attempt to trespass on the grounds and assists the investigations to ensure safety at all times. Bryant is a licensed, armed private security officer in the state of Utah and is recognized as an expert marksman."

So if you're thinking of trying to sneak into the grounds, maybe think twice. Either that or wear a hazmat suit and go into an irradiated section, so Arnold will tell other security personnel to fall back.