As School Districts Cut Security Staffing, Crime Increases

Last year, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) was down over 130 security officers–from 374 to 240. Not surprising, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses in 2021. Private security guards assigned to schools can help stem the number of these violent incidents. Providing Support. Private security guards […]