Washington D.C. officials are looking into commandeer their own school security after running into continual problems with contracting companies, according to an article from The Washington Examiner.
The District's auditor estimated Tuesday that 291 full-time guards would cost the city $11.4 million a year – less than the $18 million annual contract held by U.S. Security Associates, which provides personnel at city buildings and public schools, the article says. Securitas USA also holds a contract to patrol the public schools.