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Some UK families hire private security to watch their homes as they worry the police might not come quickly if they need help.

These private guards look a bit like police, but they are not. They wear uniforms and drive cars that look like police cars to scare off criminals.
These guards work for companies like Blueline Security. They used to be in the police or army and patrol areas to stop crimes like burglary.
Some think it's unfair because only rich people can pay for these services. They worry it means rich people get more help.
Before, only rich people could pay for safety. Now, police should keep everyone safe, no matter how much money they have.
Some people don't trust the police because they don't always solve crimes. So, some people use private security instead.
Private guards can't act like police. They can only arrest someone if they see a serious crime.
There are concerns about how private security firms are checked and held accountable. They don't have the same oversight as real police.
Police and private security sometimes work together. But they need to figure out how to share information and work as a team.

Some UK families hire private security to watch their homes as they worry the police might not come quickly if they need help.

These private guards look a bit like police, but they are not. They wear uniforms and drive cars that look like police cars to scare off criminals.
These guards work for companies like Blueline Security. They used to be in the police or army and patrol areas to stop crimes like burglary.
Some think it's unfair because only rich people can pay for these services. They worry it means rich people get more help.
Before, only rich people could pay for safety. Now, police should keep everyone safe, no matter how much money they have.
Some people don't trust the police because they don't always solve crimes. So, some people use private security instead.
Private guards can't act like police. They can only arrest someone if they see a serious crime.
There are concerns about how private security firms are checked and held accountable. They don't have the same oversight as real police.
Police and private security sometimes work together. But they need to figure out how to share information and work as a team.