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Margate commissioners ask staff to study metal detectors, other security for commission meetings
Summary
Following concerns about protests and individuals videotaping restricted areas, the commission requested the city manager and police return options and cost estimates for limited security screening (metal detectors/wanding) at commission chambers during public meetings.
Commissioners discussed possible enhanced security for City Commission meetings on Wednesday after members of the public and commissioners cited incidents in which individuals filmed restricted areas and left disturbing communications.
Commissioner Kaji (identified in remarks as the item sponsor) said he brought the matter forward amid rising national incidents and changes in gun‑law enforcement, and asked the city…
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