Private Security Guards Are Replacing Police Across America

Time Magazine: Boyer’s armed guard service has boomed over the last year as Philadelphia police staffing issues led to longer response times. Neil Patel, the owner of this Karco gas station, says he hired Boyer in December after thieves stole an ATM from his gas station and the police didn’t respond for six hours. 

https://time.com/6275440/insecure-private-security-replacing-police/