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Tempe Expanding Use Of Armed Guards At City Parks

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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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.