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Looks like the small businesses of Oakland have decided the union run police force, in a union run corrupt city, is no longer the answer to security.
We no longer have to see the future of the privatization of public safety.
"In a basement office that serves as a police headquarters and community center, Oakland Chinatown leaders pored over maps of the neighborhood with representatives from a private security firm last week.
Many of our merchants are already installing cameras, said Carl Chan, the chairman of the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, outlining in highlighter the several blocks that form the core of the area. Eventually, we will be hiring security guards to patrol Chinatown.
In the wake of the citys laying off 80 police officers last month, Chinatown is leading a new trend in the crime-ridden city: an increase in privately financed public safety. Chan has asked every business owner to install a street-facing camera. A new Chinatown security force, perhaps staffed by armed guards, could be on the streets as soon as next month, he said."
While the unions fight out sourcing, the people need protection--both from the threat of higher taxes and crime.
Maybe Oakland will be the leader in responsible crime fighting and government?
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We no longer have to see the future of the privatization of public safety.
"In a basement office that serves as a police headquarters and community center, Oakland Chinatown leaders pored over maps of the neighborhood with representatives from a private security firm last week.
Many of our merchants are already installing cameras, said Carl Chan, the chairman of the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, outlining in highlighter the several blocks that form the core of the area. Eventually, we will be hiring security guards to patrol Chinatown.
In the wake of the citys laying off 80 police officers last month, Chinatown is leading a new trend in the crime-ridden city: an increase in privately financed public safety. Chan has asked every business owner to install a street-facing camera. A new Chinatown security force, perhaps staffed by armed guards, could be on the streets as soon as next month, he said."
While the unions fight out sourcing, the people need protection--both from the threat of higher taxes and crime.
Maybe Oakland will be the leader in responsible crime fighting and government?
More...