CAPE CORAL, Fla. The Cape Coral Police Department may start outsourcing one of its safety programs to a private company.
Police Chief David Newlan proposed the city outsource its school crossing guards to Action Labor of Florida, a temporary employment agency, in a memo to the city manager.
“From my experience with outsourcing, you still have a lot of expenses,” said Cape Coral resident Jeanne Howell.
However, the proposal states the city would save over $65,000 each year, with additional savings in uniform and equipment costs.
“I think it’s great if we can save money in any specific area — I’m thinking it’s mostly allowing the police officers to do what they are commissioned to do, which is to serve and protect,” said fellow resident Jay Schein.