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Lock Haven council debates continued use of armed guard at City Hall after staff cites safety incidents and contract costs
Summary
Council members questioned the need and cost (about $180/day, ~ $46,800/year) of a contracted armed security guard at the single‑point City Hall entrance; city manager and police chief defended the practice citing staff safety and recent municipal building shootings elsewhere.
Council discussed whether to continue a single‑point entry with a contracted armed guard at City Hall. City staff reported the guard is provided by Vetforce Security, a local disabled‑veteran‑owned firm, and costs roughly $180 per day; staff estimated that annual cost at about $46,800 and said the expenditures appear in the city’s general fund budget line.
The city manager explained the…
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