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Can an open venue really be considered secure?
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(Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons/Chip Harlan)
Security experts say securing open event venues such as marathons is an inherently difficult challenge.
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By the very nature of the venue, protecting events such as the Boston Marathon are nearly impossible. The bombings at Monday’s race that killed three and injured more than 140 spectators, highlights the frustration encountered by both the private sector and law enforcement when attempting to secure such a public, open event.
The challenge is monumental: Secure an area that encompasses more than 26-miles of public roadway with no protected perimeter or focused areas of ingress or egress...
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