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Omak Library board flags nighttime vandalism, drug use and WiFi restrictions
Summary
Board minutes record cameras showing public urination, graffiti and drug/alcohol use near the library; the Library’s WiFi is turned off between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., and members questioned how effectively the city security guard can address these incidents.
The board recorded ongoing nighttime incidents around the library building, citing exterior camera footage that shows public urination, graffiti and drug and alcohol use occurring irregularly and more frequently during warmer months. The minutes note that Omak has a security guard who patrols city-owned buildings but that it is not known to what extent the guard can handle problems at the library and adjacent park.
Library WiFi is intentionally turned off between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. to limit after-hours use, and members discussed additional ways to protect the library and the park. The board also said the library monitors the walkway and rear parking spaces with cameras and raised the need to coordinate responses with city patrols or other services.
