How To Make Public Events Safe, Without Going Too Far

Published July 15, 2016 at 1:52 PM EDT

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It's possible to make them safer by adding extra layers of barriers and screening, but those measures also make public spaces less inviting. (Amy West/Flickr)

Big public events present a tough challenge for law enforcement officials. It’s possible to make them safer by adding extra layers of barriers and screening, but those measures also make public spaces less inviting.

Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with Daniel Linskey of the security firm Kroll about seeking a balance between security and openness.

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Daniel Linskey, managing director at Kroll. He tweets @ChiefLinskey.