Philly Cheesesteak Shop Bolsters Security with Armed Guards

Jim's West Steaks & Hoagies, a Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant, has hired armed guards carrying assault rifles to protect customers due to a surge in violent crime in the city. The guards will be stationed outside the eatery during business hours from Thursday to Sunday each week. While some customers support the added security, others express concerns about the optics and family-friendliness. The restaurant had previously been targeted by armed robbers in 2015. Homicides in Philadelphia have decreased by 20% since last year, but eight of the slayings occurred within a 10-block radius of Jim's West Steaks & Hoagies.