The Burnette Branch Library in Warren will be employing a security guard in an attempt to quell loitering at the library.

Understaffed police departments and concerns over public safety are spurring greater use of private security guards. But they aren't a perfect substitute.

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“I feel like they could be doing more. Maybe putting more security guards at the bus depots,” passenger Jacob Gambrell said. “I’ve seen a lot of people fighting, arguing, and stuff like that.

A second library in Warren dealing with concerns over fighting is taking action after officials say people have continued to disrupt the property.

Additionally, the MTA also spends around $1 million a month on private unarmed security guards to deter fare beaters, per Fox 5, but the guards have no authority to apprehend those who dodge payment.