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Warren council approves higher library security budget after tense debate over homelessness response
Summary
Warren City Council on April 14 approved increasing the Burnett Branch library security contract from up to $40,000 to up to $60,000, adding contractor reporting metrics after council members debated whether off‑duty police officers or private guards better protect staff and patrons amid growing homelessness concerns.
Council members voted 5–2 on April 14 to increase the Burnett Branch library security contract and require incident metrics and reporting from the contractor.
The move followed public comments and an extended council discussion about whether private security or off‑duty police better protect library workers and patrons. Councilwoman Moore said she opposed private guards and preferred police involvement: "I am not in favor of security guards at all. I think we should have off‑duty police officers there because…
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