Several city councilors reportedly were upset over a security breach in the building last week when a masked intruder was able to roam through the building apparently unnoticed. It was discovered that this masked culprit was able to enter office spaces freely and allegedly snatch employees personal stuff, money, and credit cards (“City Hall can’t afford to miss another security lesson,” Boston Herald, Dec. 5).

The whole building is guarded by unarmed special police officers, always posted at the three entrances to this building. However, as a retired police sergeant for Metro Boston Area Department of Mental Health police for 28 years, multiple and random patrols should always be part of security protocols. I am not throwing anyone under the bus but officers should always be mobile, looki

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