The issue focused on how the city had to make a choice in how to deal with an increase in crime after a spate of killings. Police said at least one of the killings occurred in front of a store that sells electronics and other merchandise.

The City Council's executive branch adopted the policy Tuesday evening, which was approved by the full council and will go into effect on March 17. The new policy will also require all public libraries to post security alerts on their doors. It will require that security cameras be installed