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DeLand city manager orders security review for upcoming large events after recent vehicle attacks; police use of red-flag orders highlighted
Summary
After recent mass-vehicle attacks elsewhere, DeLand's city manager asked staff to review security for near-term large public events including the bike rally, 'Me Strong' and the Mardi Gras parade; commissioners also discussed law-enforcement use of risk-protection (red-flag) orders and mental-health coordination.
City Manager Michael (name given in the meeting as Michael) told the commission on Jan. 6 that staff will review security protocols for upcoming large events — specifically the Bike Rally, the event referenced as “Me Strong” and the Mardi Gras parade — after violent vehicle attacks in other jurisdictions. The review will focus on deficiencies, perimeter protections and operational items that can be implemented immediately under city-manager authority and on equipment or resource requests that will be brought back to the commission for approval if needed.
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