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Tempe Expanding Use Of Armed Guards At City Parks

Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 2:00pm
Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 3:23pm
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Some Tempe parks will soon have armed guards.

The City Council unanimously voted to hire a private security firm to patrol the parks, citing residents’ concerns over safety and trash. But some residents are concerned about having armed guards in their parks.

Tempe Vice Mayor Lauren Kuby joined The Show to talk about the council’s decision.

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