Security Surplus: Antioch City Council Unanimously Approves Hiring of Private Security Guard to Patrol Lots
ANTIOCH, Calif. – After a recent police shooting in downtown Antioch, city officials have approved the hiring of private security to address concerns about crime in the area. The decision comes after downtown merchants raised complaints about criminal activities and the need for increased safety measures. The City Council unanimously agreed to allocate $150,000 from the general fund for private security to patrol public parking lots and other city assets over the next fiscal year. …