Armed private security guards hired by PG&E took up position outside Fairmont Elementary, unsettling parents and staff and prompting the principal to confront the crew in person. The sight of visibly armed, tactical-style officers posted near classrooms quickly turned into a neighborhood argument over safety, communication and who gets to decide what is “secure” around a school.
What neighbors and school staff saw
Parents and Fairmont staff told reporters they saw two armed men in tactical gear standing by marked vehicles near the corner of Lexington and Stockton Avenues, and that photos showed “private security” logos on the cars. Principal Heather Best says she stayed outside to supervise the guards on the sidewalk and alerted elected officials…..