Crime & Safety

Is it a Good Idea for Neighborhoods to Hire Private Security Guards?

Fed up with robberies and burglaries, some Oakland residents are pooling cash to pay for rent-a-cops. Is it time for a public safety crowdfunding campaign in your community?

Do you think it's a good idea for neighborhoods to pay for private security? Share your opinion in the comments below.


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