French soldiers & mounted police near Place du Carrousel 2

A security increase often occurs when a

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, or institution has recently suffered from a serious incident or is under the perception that there is an increased risk for an incident to occur that endangers or potentially endangers its well-being. Historically,

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has been increased by governments and private institutions for a variety or reasons, including incidents that have occurred to themselves, to other similar institutions, or to the world, nation, or region following a high-profile event or a perceived threat of one. When this occurs, many identify the move as ''elevated'', ''heightened'', or ''"beefed-up"'' security. Those who are forced to make changes or be extra-vigilant as a result or the increase sometimes refer to the new era as the ''"security age."'' Institutions which often increase security in response to perceived risks include

airport An airport is an aerodrome with extended facilities, mostly for commercial air transport. Airports usually consists of a landing area, which comprises an aerially accessible open space including at least one operationally active surfa ...

government A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state. In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government i ...

buildings,

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hospital A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically has an emergen ...

school A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes co ...

s, religious institutions, and

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. The

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on the World Trade Center in 2001 resulted in security being greatly increased around the world. Common methods employed to increase security include: *Increased presence of

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s and/or

security guard A security guard (also known as a security inspector, security officer, or protective agent) is a person employed by a government or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety ...

s * Photo ID checks *Use of

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(human or

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) *Use of certain instruments, like

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s or

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scanners *Banning items seen as a potential hazard in a secured area *Random searches *Increased enforcement of existing rules and regulations that were previously overlooked *

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s *Warning the public of the perceived threat

Notable security increases

Oklahoma City bombing

Following the

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in 1995, security was increased at high-profile government buildings around the

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. Jersey walls were erected around some buildings to prevent vehicles from coming too close.

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in front of the

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was closed off to traffic.

September 11 attacks

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, numerous measures were by the

and other countries to increase security in many settings. Soon after, the United States launched the

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Boston Marathon

After the

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, police vowed to install additional security measures—including bag checks and additional barriers—while maintaining a friendly, happy atmosphere. Police banned backpacks, strollers, suitcases, glass containers, some costumes and props, weight vests, and items larger than . More than 3,500 uniformed Boston Police officers were present for security.

January 2015 Île-de-France attacks

France has deployed soldiers at sensitive sites during French military operations overseas. The

January 2015 Île-de-France attacks From 7 to 9 January 2015, terrorist attacks occurred across the Île-de-France region, particularly in Paris. Three attackers killed a total of 17 in four shooting attacks, and police then killed the three assailants. The attacks also wounded ...

led to the deployment of

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and soldiers at major civic centers in France and other European countries. The attacks lead to counter-terror operations in Belgium and other countries. There has generally been an increase in soldiers being deployed around Jewish schools and synagogues in France and Belgium. Concern around

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has risen in the wake of the

2015 Copenhagen shootings On 14–15 February 2015, three separate shootings occurred in Copenhagen, Denmark. In total, two victims and the perpetrator were killed, while five police officers were wounded. The first shooting took place on 14 February at a small public after ...

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