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Oak Ridge meeting opens security review after residents urge personnel, debate concealed carry
Summary
Council and residents discussed adding security at public gatherings, with staff and legal advisor describing legal limits on private security; residents and security professionals offered competing views on armed citizens and concealed carry.
Council and residents on Oct. 9 raised the need for improved security at public meetings and other town gatherings, and the council opened the topic for further study rather than taking immediate formal action.
"I think it's reasonable and even a priority that every public gathering, including our town meetings, have security for the protection of residents, council members, and staff," a council member said during the discussion.
Residents and security professionals offered differing recommendations. Adrian Edinrod, described in the meeting packet as a security consultant, was present to assist with planning and systems; a resident and security professional,…
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