In Tacoma, the city is gathering more public input about whether to expand the use of electric fences. Some businesses say they want electric fences to help prevent crime. However, Tacoma’s Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council deny the application proposed. At Ehli Auctions, General Manager Chad Ehli makes sure valuable equipment, like lawnmowers and ladders are up high and out of reach. Instead of a padlock, he has a 3,000-pound concrete block protecting crates. He says thefts have been so bad, they must take extra precautions.