Chicago neighborhood hires private security to ‘help deter the rash of crime’, reports say

A Chicago neighborhood group is deploying an armed private security patrol starting Wednesday in a bid to “help deter the rash of crime” happening there, according to reports.

"To help deter the rash of crime in Bucktown, neighbors between Winchester and Paulina are organizing a private security patrol," reads the letter, according to Block Club Chicago. "There are similar patrol programs in place in nearby neighborhoods. Our program is being coordinated by the newly established non-profit, the Bucktown Neighbors Association." 

The letter reportedly asks residents to contribute toward a $190,000 per year fee for the security services.