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EDITOR COMMENTARY
MORE SECURITY NEEDED
By Lindsay Page
AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS, THE LAS VEGAS SHOOT- ING IS A FRESH WOUND. NOW KNOWN AS THE LARGEST MASS SHOOTING IN MODERN U.S. HISTORY, EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT EVENT AND HOTEL SECURITY, AND HOW THERE IS A HUGE NEED FOR MORE SECURITY AT THESE VENUES. ON OCTOBER 1, STEPHEN PADDOCK, A 64-YEAR-OLD MAN FROM MESQUITE, NEVADA, DECIDED TO FIRE INTO THE CROWD AT THE ROUTE 91 CONCERT FESTIVAL. 59 PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND MORE THAN 500 WERE INJURED, FOREVER CHANGING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO WERE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE CATAS- TROPHE—AND EVEN THOSE WHO WEREN’T.
Event security is now at the forefront of many minds across the world. I’ve even spoken to a few people, including close friends of mine, who said they are now worried about attending concerts for fear of a similar shooting to take place. And that fear is something we can- not let terrible, evil people like Paddock change our lives for the worse; we cannot live in fear. But, we can do something about it. Musicians, such as Lady Gaga, are even stepping into the discussion about making security better for their fans and for themselves and their crews.
An increase in security measures is a necessity; public concerts, sporting events and other events that could draw in large crowds need
to do their best to protect everyone who is attending. More security officers, an increase in metal detectors and screening processes are just a few ways to help decrease the risks. Teams who have been trained to recognize potentially dangerous behavior is also another way to try and prevent these terrible tragedies.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vegas.
Lindsay Page is the editor of Campus Security & Life Safety magazine.
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