"Security Challenges at Public Celebrations: Insights from Former Police Chiefs"

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Despite the heavy security presence at the Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration, a deadly shooting and chaos still occurred, highlighting the challenges of preventing gun violence at large events. With over 800 officers stationed at the parade, experts note the difficulty of screening for weapons in a state with lax gun control laws. As the threat of mass shootings becomes more commonplace, security measures at events are evolving, but the sheer number of attendees and the limitations of screening technology present ongoing challenges for law enforcement.
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