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Joliet council weighs security guard contract as police chief warns of staffing shortfall
Summary
A proposed renewal of a City Hall security contract prompted debate about using police overtime or union slots instead; Police Chief Evans said the department has roughly 261 officers on the rolls but is still below authorized strength and cannot currently staff a regular officer at City Hall.
The council considered an authorization for security services at City Hall with Universal Protection Services LP (doing business as Allied Universal) and probed whether a permanent police presence would be preferable.
City Manager Beth said the contract is the same arrangement the council approved last year to maintain a security presence at the front desk and to address incidents that affected staff comfort and safety. She noted she had reached the $25,000 approval…
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