Private security guards: Stories wanted

The Bay Citizen

While cities and counties across California slash their budgets - including those of their police departments - the private security guard industry is rapidly expanding. Bay Citizen crime and punishment reporter Shoshana Walter wants to know whether you have any connections to the private security industry - do you work in the field? - or have come in contact with private security guards.

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Do you work in the private security industry?

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If so, please describe your work.

If you have had encounters with private security guards in California, how would you rank the experience (10 being the best)?

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