“Sure. If the place needs extra security, they should be able to hire a trained professional to handle it instead of someone who isn't trained.”

— Daniel Mendez, teacher, Elko, Nev.

“I think they should. I would think it would be an advantage to the establishment to have a police officer working security.”

— Pat Schwartz, retired, Blue Rapids

“No, because they might feel like they have more authority than other people who are hired to do the same job.”

— Lucy Miller, teacher, Pittsburg

“I think they should. Just for the sake of the overall safety of the citizens of Lawrence.”

— Star McKinzie, Kansas University graduate student