EPISODE · Nov 13, 2023 · 13 MIN
Why More Philly Businesses Are Hiring Armed Guards
from City Cast Philly · host City Cast
More businesses, event spaces, and religious institutions in Philly are hiring armed guards to stand watch. Patrons say the practice makes them feel safer, but critics say that the training required to become a private security guard is nowhere close to what a sworn law enforcement officer receives. Plus, it can be jarring to see someone openly carrying an assault rifle at your local gas station or cheesesteak restaurant. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Mensah Dean, staff writer at The Trace, a non-profit newsroom covering gun violence, about what's driving the rise of these hired guns in Philly. Read Mensah's full story: As Philadelphia Struggles to Hire Cops, More Businesses Are Turning to Private Armed Guards Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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More businesses, event spaces, and religious institutions in Philly are hiring armed guards to stand watch. Patrons say the practice makes them feel safer, but critics say that the training required to become a private security guard is nowhere close to what a sworn law enforcement officer receives. Plus, it can be jarring to see someone openly carrying an assault rifle at your local gas station or cheesesteak restaurant. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Mensah Dean, staff writer at The Trace, a non-profit newsroom covering gun violence, about what's driving the rise of these hired guns in Philly. Read Mensah's full story: As Philadelphia Struggles to Hire Cops, More Businesses Are Turning to Private Armed Guards Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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