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Baton Rouge City Hall Hires Private Security After Employee Assault

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What happened

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Alfred Richardson was arrested in Baton Rouge after allegedly sexually assaulting and robbing a city employee inside City Hall. In response, Mayor-President Sid Edwards placed a greater emphasis on security, leading to the hiring of Southern Defense & Security to provide full-time guards at the building. The new contract is valued at up to $48,500 and sets the hourly rate at about $30 per officer.

From wbrz.com, wafb.com

Why it matters

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The city-parish incurred new operational costs to staff the private security contract, which is reported to cost the city about $17,000 per month. The city stated that the contract includes liability insurance, which could help protect the city if an incident occurs while the guards are working.

From wbrz.com, wafb.com

Who's involved

  • EdwardsMayor-President who oversaw the city's security response
  • City hallThe venue where the alleged assault occurred and security was upgraded
  • Alfred RichardsonThe individual arrested for the alleged assault on a city employee
  • David StanleyLead trainer at the private security firm hired by the city

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • City hallSpeculative

    The city might face increased operational costs due to the mandated security contract.

  • EdwardsSpeculative

    The city government could see its insurance and liability costs change following the incident.

  • David StanleySpeculative

    The security firm might gain immediate revenue from the new city contract.

How it developed

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  1. Richardson assaulted a City Hall employee; Stanley trains security.1 source
  2. Alleged assault and security improvements reported at City Hall involving Edwards.1 source

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