Something must be done.Yes, I’ve read the article, I’m sure it’s right. I moved my family to Los Altos because we love the village atmosphere, the family-friendly downtown, the great schools and low crime rate. We considered towns like Hillsborough and Woodside but eventually settled on Los Altos. As a parent, safety is a top priority. I want to raise my family in safe environment.
I understand Los Altos ranks as one of the safest cities in the Bay Area, but our neighborhood just doesn’t feel that safe to me anymore. I’ve heard about crimes in nearby neighborhoods. My neighbors and I expect better so we’re taking action.
Los Altos Police provide good law enforcement and public safety, I’m not saying they do a bad job, but why shouldn’t my neighborhood be allowed to choose another provider if it would make us feel safer? At the end of the day, our peace of mind—our sense of our own safety—is all that matters. We shouldn’t be prevented from enjoying peace of mind in our homes and the City shouldn’t stand between us and a private security firm.Bottom line, we’ve chosen to hire private security instead of relying on City Police. We expect to achieve both service improvements and cost savings. We think the City of Los Altos pays the police too generously, and we all know overtime and pensions are