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April 21, 2009

Oakland Hires Private Security Firm to Patrol Neighborhoods
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Oakland has become the latest American city to hire private armed guards
to carry out police duties. Oakland’s city council recently voted to
hire the company International Services to patrol troubled areas.
Proponents say the move will save money for the cash-strapped city.
Chicago’s city council recently proposed to grant private guards more
responsibilities, including the authority to write traffic tickets.



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