newspapers around the country report renewed discussions regarding security at town and city halls

February 12, 2008 at 7:54 pm | Posted in barnstable town council | 2 Comments

Security measures vary for local public meetings
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Feb 9, 2008
By Jennifer Vigil
Local city leaders shuddered yesterday as they contemplated the events that took place 1800 miles away – the shooting deaths of two …
Broward County cities review security measures in wake of Missouri …
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 26 minutes ago
By Linda Trischitta | South Florida Sun-Sentinel February 12, 2008 Mass killings at a Kirkwood, Mo., town meeting last week prompted local officials to …
Rampage prompts security reviews here
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  United States - Feb 10, 2008
By Paul Hampel
Robert Lowery had metal detectors installed in Florissant City Hall when he became mayor eight years ago, to ward off any vengeful felons …
Entities consider security at meetings
News-Leader.com, MO - Feb 9, 2008
The Kirkwood shooting was the topic of conversation among many local officials who conduct public meetings. – Joel Doepker, spokesman for Ozarks Technical …
Springfield to add police at council meetings
News-Leader.com, MO - Feb 9, 2008
The Springfield Police Department will have at least one more armed officer at Monday’s city council meeting, and likely will continue that into the future, …
Missouri shooting prompts city safety talks
Shreveport Times, LA - Feb 9, 2008
By Janelle Rucker
 News of a Kirkwood, Mo., man opening fire during a City Council meeting, killing three city officials and two police officers, …
Protecting Local City Councils
KFVS, MO - Feb 8, 2008
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo, – Most city leaders realize they can’t stop something like the Kirkwood shootings from happening, but they’re definitely more aware …
Lawrence leaders ponder safety after Mo. city council shootings
Lawrence Journal World, KS - Feb 8, 2008
By Chad Lawhorn
 A makeshift memorial for those killed in a shooting rampage continues to grow in size in front of the Kirkwood City Hall on Friday where the …
Governments Evaluate Safety After Missouri Shooting
Tampa Tribune, FL - Feb 8, 2008
By KEITH MORELLI,
The Tampa Tribune TAMPA – Boisterous people are often told to sit down or risk ejection from local meetings, but now, with the shooting …
Cities, counties rethink security
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - Feb 8, 2008
By Mike Cherney – The Sun News City and county leaders in the coastal Carolinas say there is adequate security at public meetings in the region, …

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  1. I don’t think people are talking about this ENOUGH. There are some seriously disturbed people in this town. I think you should consider taking whatever measures are necessary to protect you from those who spend days and nights writing public messages of venomous hate about you and your fellow councilors.

    Comment by Taylor M — February 14, 2008 #

  2. Did the Kirkwood City Hall ever discuss metal detectors? Would they have worked in this case?

    Comment by Anonymous — February 14, 2008 #


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