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Resident asks Barrington board to disclose scope, training and cost of private security traffic enforcement
Summary
A resident asked the Barrington Village Board to explain why a private security firm is enforcing traffic, whether guards had background checks and training, and how the arrangement is funded; the board said staff would follow up.
A Barrington resident on May 12 asked the Village Board to explain why a private security company has been assisting the Barrington Police Department with traffic enforcement and whether the guards received background checks, training or village oversight.
The request came during public comment from Ken Roosin, who said he has video and recorded interviews showing security guards making traffic stops and directing traffic. "I'd like to know how much was budgeted for the private security company that…
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